I am wanting to buy new wheels for my 2008 C4S, but am having a bit of trouble deciding as this will be the most I have ever spent on a cosmetic modification to any car I have owned.

Here are my thoughts (all will be in 19", and I want to avoid spacers)

1. BBS LM - Graufuchs's posts have really inspired me, and these look incredible, but I also don't want to follow everyone else.
2. BBS LM-R - I think would look spectacular, but it does not appear they have a true WB option without spacers.
3. BBS CH-R - I think these would look great, and the price is incredible, even though I do not track the car, I like the technology associated with the forging process
4. HRE 520/521 - I really like how HRE's are American made, and the customization is pretty spectacular too. These are incredibly expensive though, and not sure they would be any better than the BBS option.
5. Porsche OEM Turbo II - This was my original plan, but as the car is an Aerokit 997, I don't know how this will look. I think Turbo II's look incredible when the car is more of a 'Grant Touring' spec verses a more aggressive spec.
6. Porsche OEM Carrera Sport - There is a photo of a white 997.2 Aerokit that always shows up on my IG feed with these wheels, and that car just looks incredible, although maybe too similar to my current 'Lobster Forks'

Open to ideas or suggestions!

I have attached 2 photos of my car.

 

The new Apex ML-10RT looks to be a super nice wheel but yet to be actually produced which might fit your bill as well. I pre-ordered a set after talking with Apex a few times. They said the offsets and widths are about as aggressive as you can make them without getting into fender rub though, dont know if thats too extreme.

 

You've got some great ideas there, and I have no direct experience, but if I were shopping wheels, I would definitely talk to Augment Wheel Co. @Busta Rib and a few others had some really, really nice high quality custom stuff produced. Worth a look.

 

Another vote for any forged wheels from apexwheels.com
I've bought three sets from them (for various cars) and they've always been great to work with. Cheaper than BBS/HRE and fitment is perfect. Below is the VS-5RS in brushed clear.

 

BBS LMs in Gold.

 

From your list. CH-R if wanting to go aftermarket, I like that they look OEM. Carrera Sport if you want an OEM wheel. Probably one of my favorite OEM 997 wheels.

If you want something that looks a bit more aftermarket and is forged, go with the Apex VS-5RS as mentioned above. I've seen them in person and they look amazing.

 

There are literally 1,000 wheel choices and only you can decide which ones and in what finish you should get.

I don't think any of the OEM wheels are that great except the GT3 one so I vote for none of those.

Everyone's taste in wheels is different and wheels make the whole car look different so you have to pick what appeals to you

Please do anything but black as that's a very tired look and all the wheel detail gets lost in the dark wheel arches.

There's a new company called KRNC Forged that will do custom forged wheels in monoblock, 2 piece and 3-piecw for about $3,500. I put a set on my Cayenne and they're great.

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Have fun shopping.

 

One thing to consider: Rennlist Marketplace has a huge number of wheel sets for sale. There are great bargains available. Your investment can be much lower than a new set. Just my 2 cents.

 

Carrera sport because they're OEM and homage to one of the greatest wheel designs of all time (panasport) and because I'm biased and happen to have a set for sale:

 

Thanks all - this has been a great help! Everyone's cars look so good, so every time I see a spec I like, I want to emulate it! @hexagone - I really like your wheels, even more so in that color. I just really want to avoid spacers, and I have a WB car.

Someone above mentioned GT3/GT2 wheels - as the car is a WB, 'if' I wanted to go that route - I would have to find GT2 wheels right?

 

Correct as the GT3 is NB. Here's what GT3 wheels look like on a NB C2S.

 

My car came with a set of BBS and two sets of VS forged wheels. My search of VS came up with a company that doesn't have much going on today. The VS wheels are tough though. Years on NYC roads and they are still true. "The VS Forged VS08 wheel is a collaboration between Stance Wheels and Vertini Wheels that is surely going to change the aftermarket wheel industry. The Vertini VS08 uses forging techniques to make wheels lighter than traditional casting techniques without sacrificing the strength or durability." I haven't asked my brother how much he paid for each set.

 

I think you would prefer your Lobster Forks in SIlver

 

https://www.kinesismotorsport.com/ga...sche-997-1-gt3

 

The original Otto Fuchs are great because they are light—forged. I also have a set of Carrera Sports which are the widest wheels from the factory for the 997 generation of cars.


Fuchs

Carrera Sports