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Old 11-12-2010, 08:42 PM
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What are your thoughts on the use of stock 18in 8in front ET57mm and 10in rear ET58mm 997 Carrera III 5 spoke wheels for race/track use on an E class 968? The wheels weigh 22.8lbs front and 22.9lbs rear?
Are they strong enough?
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Hopefully here is a pic of the 997 18in 5 spoke wheel
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Dave, wheel to wheel? Or track/de? I don't have experience with those but have used factory pressure cast wheels for track use just fine, however in WW racing where there may be rubbing and rim contact I prefer a stronger wheel...

Those always looked a little leggy to me, a bit dainty spoke cross section for the size of the rim, but they are Porsche wheels...
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yes, E stock PCA racing, hopefully no wheel to wheel contact!

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I may be better off with the Enkei Racing NT03-M wheel or the OZ Alleggerita HLT

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Those Enkei wheels are a great deal for club racing! I know they have even been crash tested here on the east coast by some of the 944/968 drivers and they hold up well. Great value for the money imo.



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