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Old 03-02-2008, 12:14 AM
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I agree that BBS is the wheel of all times. However, I heard they went bankrupt a while ago and bought by another company. Dunno if their product will still be as good as before.

If they are.... "LM" gotta go with those (my opinion ofcourse)

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BBS essentially went through a 'restructuring', IIRC.

I don't believe there's anything to worry about concerning quality lacking.
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Has any one heard of this company or seen these wheels?

http://www.sportec.ch/page2506.html

Old Guy these are gun metal for ya!
Even have the lip that Alex talks about.
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you asked for thoughts on wheels.
many are provided.
basically, BBS motorsport, fikse, HRC comp series, jong bloed, champion, CCW, and a few others i may have forgotten at the moment....that's about it. if you feel like experimenting with unknowns, sure go ahead.

there are very few truly good wheels but many many poorly made crap out there.

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I personally would go BBS route if I was shopping for wheels...lots of wheels push that lightweight envelope far enough that spokes crack...never heard of that on stock gt3 wheels.

of course unless you're losing a lot of weight, wheels are primarily just for looks, I'd spend my $ elsewhere first. at this point however, I've run out of stuff to modify- current project is a full cup rsr type exhaust from GMG, sway bars, and tune. other than switching to plastic for the glass and gutting all interior...
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Originally Posted by kailuadog
Has any one heard of this company or seen these wheels?

http://www.sportec.ch/page2506.html

Old Guy these are gun metal for ya!
Even have the lip that Alex talks about.

Well known Swiss Tuner but these wheels are heavy, at least the ones that I have seen. I checked them out on the website and they only come in 20" sizes for thr 997 GT3.



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