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Old 10-24-2012 | 08:50 AM
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I just tried to STFF but didn't find my answers, they may lie with in the drivers here.....

Looking for input on aftermarket wheels for my Rotes Auto....
I currently have the stock wheels that came with the car, and they're nice....size 19: 255 in front and 305 in the rear......they currently have Potenza tires() but I'm planning on some PS2's or 3's.........
I have had Mandrus, Vossen and am currently addicted to HRE.....have two sets: one on each Mercedes.......
but I'm trying to figure out what would be a good look for Targa.....
YES! has to be HRE, has to be 19 and has to be 11 width in rear for 305.....

anyone running 315 rear???

many thanx!!!!
Old 10-24-2012 | 10:38 AM
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I currently have 19" Work Brombracher's on my car:



But I think I am buying these when I lower my car next week:



Favorite HRE wheels: HRE P40SC



I don't think I would buy them but the red is pretty sick!:

Old 10-24-2012 | 10:49 AM
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no doubt, that is a very nice wheel: I have them on my cls63


also had these Vossen CV1's on it too.....
Old 10-24-2012 | 11:33 AM
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Hard to beat the HRE's. Here's mine with 20" OZ's running 305's in back...
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Old 10-24-2012 | 11:45 AM
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How is the ride on 20s? I am ordering 19s but I was debating about 20s for the deeper lip in the rear..
Old 10-24-2012 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by phily911
How is the ride on 20s? I am ordering 19s but I was debating about 20s for the deeper lip in the rear..
I couldn't tell a difference from my 19s
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That's really a subjective question... However, I think they're fine and passagers comment all the time how surprised they are at the comfort of the ride on the 20's.

Having said that, I drive the car with the sports crono plus engaged pretty much all the time. My preference is for the enhanced road feel and responsiveness.
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I like the 10 spoke deep concave, one piece
or champion rs171
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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy
I couldn't tell a difference from my 19s
Same here...
Old 10-24-2012 | 12:12 PM
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thanx for the pictures Gents.........nice looking all around....

ordered some P47's with a clear brush tint.......from HRE this morning with PS2's for tires

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Those will look awesome. Please post a pic when you can...
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Craig, where did you get your Porsche center caps from?
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We are a delaer for Rotirorm Wheels, check out the Cancave BLQ and Monoblock IND, beautiful wheels, made to order in and size/offset you would like.

http://rotiform.com/products_forged_3_piece.htm

It is nice to see a few people stepping away from the handful of "standard" wheel choices we have been seeing for years now.
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Originally Posted by Derek@TRG
We are a delaer for Rotirorm Wheels, check out the Cancave BLQ and Monoblock IND, beautiful wheels, made to order in and size/offset you would like.

http://rotiform.com/products_forged_3_piece.htm

It is nice to see a few people stepping away from the handful of "standard" wheel choices we have been seeing for years now.
some nice wheel styles you have there, but I'm interested in the monoblock
and also know what I'm getting with HRE as I have a couple of sets already I'm very happy with.....
thanx for your post
Old 10-24-2012 | 03:22 PM
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No worries, you cant go wrong with HRE!!


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