Thoughts On After-Market Wheels
02-12-2010, 07:53 PM
#17
Poseur
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Time to open this thread up again with some interesting news--
https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...ml#post7307822
Someone suffred a massive wheel failure from a non-OEM wheel with Hankooks mounted.
https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...ml#post7307822
Someone suffred a massive wheel failure from a non-OEM wheel with Hankooks mounted.
02-13-2010, 12:49 AM
#18
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Time to open this thread up again with some interesting news--
https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...ml#post7307822
Someone suffred a massive wheel failure from a non-OEM wheel with Hankooks mounted.
https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...ml#post7307822
Someone suffred a massive wheel failure from a non-OEM wheel with Hankooks mounted.
02-13-2010, 11:27 PM
#19
only one aftermarket wheel
Only one none OEM wheel just looks right on a 911/Variant....(well a modded 911)....others out there that are nice no doubt but they do look, well aftermarket....
02-14-2010, 10:48 AM
#21
Instructor
I have these BBS on now for snow. May consider switching OEM summers to the Fuchs USA wheels Edgy mentioned, once I see how they look on his car.
I like to go old school with aftermarket wheels. The wheels I like, these RS-GTs and the Fuchs give a nod to classic Porsche wheel designs. So the end result is unique but with heritage. At least that's what I tell myself.
I like to go old school with aftermarket wheels. The wheels I like, these RS-GTs and the Fuchs give a nod to classic Porsche wheel designs. So the end result is unique but with heritage. At least that's what I tell myself.
02-14-2010, 10:52 AM
#22
Burning Brakes
I'm willing to try all sorts of tires that meet the minimum specs for the car (size, load rating, etc), but I am unwilling to put any wheel on that I don't have sufficient info to judge. I prefer Porsche factory wheels, and would be ok with a handful of top aftermarket well established manufacturers. As others have said, this is no part of the car to be taking risks with as a failure is almost certainly going to be both very dangerous and expensive.
02-14-2010, 11:16 AM
#23
Nice
Your car looks great.... and agree with you on the Fuchs....
Also good way to be different but still look clean, not over the top but different etc... your note here I mean:
"I like to go old school with aftermarket wheels. The wheels I like, these RS-GTs and the Fuchs give a nod to classic Porsche wheel designs. So the end result is unique but with heritage. At least that's what I tell myself."
Also good way to be different but still look clean, not over the top but different etc... your note here I mean:
"I like to go old school with aftermarket wheels. The wheels I like, these RS-GTs and the Fuchs give a nod to classic Porsche wheel designs. So the end result is unique but with heritage. At least that's what I tell myself."
I have these BBS on now for snow. May consider switching OEM summers to the Fuchs USA wheels Edgy mentioned, once I see how they look on his car.
I like to go old school with aftermarket wheels. The wheels I like, these RS-GTs and the Fuchs give a nod to classic Porsche wheel designs. So the end result is unique but with heritage. At least that's what I tell myself.
I like to go old school with aftermarket wheels. The wheels I like, these RS-GTs and the Fuchs give a nod to classic Porsche wheel designs. So the end result is unique but with heritage. At least that's what I tell myself.
02-14-2010, 12:08 PM
#24
Maybe I am just getting old, but increasingly I jusge wheels more on how easy they are to keep clean rather than just what they look like. Those BBS wheels look sensational, but cleaning the inside of those wheels (particularly in the winter) must be a bugger?
Mark.
Mark.
02-14-2010, 12:19 PM
#25
Instructor
And put two thorough coats of Rejex on them before the snow starts to fall. Easily spray grime off with just water in the garage for about 80% of the shine.
02-14-2010, 01:15 PM
#26
I think the new Carrera S II wheels fit the look of the car perfectly -- actually wouldn't mind working an arrangement to trade my Carrera Classic wheels for a set if someone is interested. I also love the new 911 Sport Classic wheels and imagine the Fuchs USA wheels edgy was decribing would look similar -- if there was ever an iconic 911 wheel this is it.
In the aftermarket, I just saw a set on page 31 of the latest Excellence that have a very sharp Fuchs-type look. They're a three-piece wheel called the Florio by Victor Equipment. Black or silver centers. I can visualize these on my Arctic Silver car. Don't know anything about this maker but their wheels are exclusively for Porsche. I like that idea compared to other quality wheel makers whose wheels are great but can be seen on other makes as well.
In the aftermarket, I just saw a set on page 31 of the latest Excellence that have a very sharp Fuchs-type look. They're a three-piece wheel called the Florio by Victor Equipment. Black or silver centers. I can visualize these on my Arctic Silver car. Don't know anything about this maker but their wheels are exclusively for Porsche. I like that idea compared to other quality wheel makers whose wheels are great but can be seen on other makes as well.
02-14-2010, 02:49 PM
#27
Three Wheelin'
The RUF wheels do look good. And easy to clean. 
