Show me your 997 with non-Porsche wheels
05-29-2014, 11:00 PM
#31
Nordschleife Master
Stunning photos! Porsche Pr0n. As nice as lace wheels are, I can't fault the simple 5-spoke, but seems only Porsche does it right IMO. I can't currently find a 5-spoke from the big hitters that I like, retro Fuches aside.
No one running Cragar SS's?
But seriously THANKS and keep 'em coming. If anyone can post prices, that'd be uber helpful.
No one running Cragar SS's?
But seriously THANKS and keep 'em coming. If anyone can post prices, that'd be uber helpful.
HRE (forged): 6K to 7K for a set
Forgeline: 6K to 7K for a set
Those are the ones I'm familiar with. All said, be prepared to pay double or more for forged vs. cast wheels.
05-30-2014, 11:50 AM
#32
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Lobsters are cast and are among the lightest wheels you can get on the 997. That being said, what's so wrong with cast, or great about forged?
05-30-2014, 01:00 PM
#33
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Don't just go get any low cost cast wheel though...you have to be careful. The only cast wheels I'd use are stock OEM Porsche wheels which to me are usually heavy and not the best looking (owner perception) and are not outset to fill the wheel well or OZ HLT Series. I and many at the track have been using the OZ HLT series of low pressure cast wheels with great success.
If money is not too much of an issue and you really want top quality forged wheels for a Porsche....look at Forgeline, Formula 43, HRE, CCW, BBS, OZ Superlegara, Volk/Rays,
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05-30-2014, 01:01 PM
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06-01-2014, 10:59 AM
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06-02-2014, 11:15 PM
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06-03-2014, 01:31 PM
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06-04-2014, 02:34 AM
#44
Interestingly enough, I have never been crazy about any aftermarket wheel design on a 911, I mean I like a lot but don't really LOVE any ... EXCEPT for the Champion RS98's.
I'll never forget when my buddy's old man got one of the first 997 GT3's in the US and immediately put it on RS98's... They were already my favorite but when I saw them in gunmetal on his Gray GT3, it blew my mind altogether.
They looked just like this! To me, these wheels are simple, clean, 911'ish and would show off my PCCB's like crazy. Anyone wanna sell me their set for cheap?!
I'll never forget when my buddy's old man got one of the first 997 GT3's in the US and immediately put it on RS98's... They were already my favorite but when I saw them in gunmetal on his Gray GT3, it blew my mind altogether.
They looked just like this! To me, these wheels are simple, clean, 911'ish and would show off my PCCB's like crazy. Anyone wanna sell me their set for cheap?!
