myw

looks very hot to me.

dc2000

Hi EMC2, do you have pictures of your car?

BradS71

I really like the look. I too have a meteor gray car and have thought about black wheels. Definitely agree with you that the machined lip should be wider.

EMC2

I do - not the same wheels but hope it helps:
Below are 3 pics in very different lighting conditions, to give you an idea of how visible the lip is. The machined lip on my wheels is approx 5/16 inch for reference.

dc2000

Looks great EMC2! Thanks for sharing. I love your stance BTW. What suspension are you running?

EMC2

Thanks dc2000
Here is the full thread of my suspension upgrades:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...r-install.html

alleykat

This isn't the first time there is a lot of misinformation about powdercoating from people here.Not trying to sound like an a-hole just speaking from an experience stand point instead of a I think I heard stand point.No powdercoating will not hurt wheels doesn't matter whether its cast or forged.Also if your wheel is flaking its 90% likely because the shop didn't sandblast "mediablast" them before the coating.You gotta be a real noob at coating to make your powdercoating flake.You sure they didnt paint them?

PS i have owned a company and have been p-coating myself for 5 years now and counting.I have done countless wheels.

dc2000

I disagree with your assessment. While powder coating likely doesn't have a significant impact on most wheels for street use, it could on wheels pushed to the limits. I took a class on structures and materials and can tell you the heating and cooling of metal always has some affect on the properties. It all depends on how the heat is applied, in what sequence, and to what material. With the variation in types of aluminum and manufacturing process, powder coating is going to affect certain wheels more than others.

Regarding my wheels, yes, they are indeed powder coated. I saw my wheels when they were media blasted. The problem is the powder coat was applied too thinly to the barrels of the wheels. I guess the shop only pays attention to the face of the wheel. Dumb if you ask me. Once the coating starts to flake in one area, it could easily spread. I'll keep you guys posted on what happens after I'm done dealing with the shop. While it's easy for me to just forget about the imperfections, I don't want the wheels to bite me in the *** later down the line if the finish doesn't hold up.

Wayne Smith

This may help ...

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/...ting-my-wheels

Ten Years

Uh, yeaaaaaah. Try the search button. Use it as many times as you'd like. Forged wheels cannot be powder coated unless the temp and duration are monitored very closely. There are limits to both, and over doing it will make your wheels brittle. Countless examples out there on the web. Cast wheels are another matter. I'm done with this discussion, but anyone can find the correct info. It's just a matter of doing your research.