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I used these as my summer wheels for my 996 Carrera for 4 years. They're lighter than the hollow turbo twist wheels which I used for winters. I get compliments all the time and they're shockingly easy to keep clean.
The previous owner custom ordered these from Forgeline and spent $8250 after choosing the gunmetal powder coating, and deeper chrome-finished lip.
Specs and Sizes:
Bolt Pattern: 5x130
Fronts: 18×8 8Jx18 ET50
Rears: 18x10 10Jx18 ET65 Materials / Included
OEM Porsche Center Caps
Forged 6061-T6 aluminum centers
6061-T6 spun rim halves
Stainless steel aircraft-grade ARP fasteners Tires: Sumitomo HTR-ZIII summer tires (R 285x30x18 and F 245x40x18)
Fronts are in very good shape, rears are worn and should be replaced very soon. They're not perfect:
1 center cap was separating, epoxied back together, and it's held for over 30,000 miles
some curb rash, see pictures
one of the rims was bent by a highway pothole and rebuilt by Ye Olde Wheel Shop in 2018 - they did amazing work. Perfectly smooth ride, no alignment or balancing issues.
Front left valve stem is finicky and likes extra muscle to properly inflat
Last edited by varmint007; 05-09-2021 at 10:14 AM.
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