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Some great wheels out there we ran techart on our 996 and 997 cars.
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$800 for the set, excellent condition, with a set of half-used Pilot Sports.
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One that used stock lug bolts, and that was hub-centric
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I've come across lots of threads on the best looking rim options for a variety of 996es but most people seem to take the "bigger is better" route with upgrades. I don't want 19s on my C4S for reasons varying from from comfort to engineering. I've seen nice 19" set-ups but I'm really not interested; not to mention that the tires currently on the car barely have 1K miles on them.
Are there any decent 18" options to fit a WB 996? I happen to love the OE Turbo-look Twists on the car but I've been thinking about different options recently. I love the look deep dish rims but all of the ones I seem to come across are 19s or bigger. I also like BBS-style rimes (CH, CH-R, etc.) but the smallest of those, too, seem to be 19s. I should probably add that I'm not looking for a track wheel so, while weight is important, a wheel with similar heft isn't an issue.
Any thoughts (other than, "how about a set of 19s?")?
-Eric
I like the Victor Equipment Innsbruck.... A lot. I would think that they have an offset that works...
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Don't judge me! But I'm partial to painted turbo twists more than any other wheels on a C4S. And I'm not usually all 'get of my lawn' about wheels but there is something about the look I really like. I've also seen a LOT of aftermarket wheels that ruin the lines of the 996. Just my opinion.
I thought about this long and hard for months before I made a decision. What was important to me was:
A good quality wheel
Something that was easy to get if I needed a replacement
One that used stock lug bolts, and that was hub-centric
One that took OE sized hub caps
Something lighter than the hollow spokes and actually as light as possible
One that looked attractive, clean, simple, light and open
One that did not dominate or become the focal point of the car but enhanced the existing lines
One that was fairly priced
I preferred to spend around $2500 and up to $3k
I went with the Victor Innsbrucks in black. Over a year later, I'm very pleased with my decision
Some great wheels out there we ran techart on our 996 and 997 cars. Greet look. Have them in 19 for the gt2 but changed out for Oz racing wheels. Highly reccomend these in the alcherite color it hides any brake dust. Great
I have the same dilemma at the moment. I love the Turbo Twists on my C4s but am craving something else . It seems impossible to choose something in an 18" that I will like as much as my current twists. I have it narrowed down to a few... As you can see I have a fetish for Japanese wheels
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Volk Te37
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Work Meister SP1 3 Piece
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SSR Professor SP3
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Thanks.
I'm in Holladay close to the mouth of BBC. We got snow, light fluffy amazing powder. Haven't skied yet but I've 'shoed and done some ice climbing. The ice is the best in several years.
Thanks everyone!! Those pictures give me a lot to think about.
Great question. I'm thinking somewhere around $2K probably.
No, I'm not limiting myself to aftermarket only. I actually love those Sport Classics. I almost bought a C4 with those wheels before my C4S and those rims were a huge draw for me. Unfortunately, I believe they are NB fitment only.
Those Victor Equipment Innsbruks are very nice! They've been creeping into all of my searches. Maybe it's a sign!
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the twists on the C4S. In fact, I don't think I'd sell them if I bought a new set of rims for the car. I recently saw a 997 C4S with an awesome set of rims that I haven't been able to identify. They almost looked OE but I haven't been able to find them anywhere. They had a BBS-style design but were sort of dished like a bowl in the back (rather than just offset). I'm sure they're 19s but they got me thinking about possible upgrades.
As for the aftermarket, I'm not looking for spinners on 22s. I prefer a clean classic look.
-Eric
I think I actually found the ones I saw on the 997!
They're DPE CS16 (Super Concaves). The ones I saw on the 997 were silver but they're custom cut so they seem to go for about twice what I'd like to spend and they're also 19s+. If they're the wheels I think they are, I don't think these pictures do them justice.
-Eric
P.S. Or maybe the ones I saw were these...either way, I think you get the point...
Thanks, KC. I've already got turbo style twists on the car...
I'm really just trying to figure out what other options lure me in like the twists already do!
I really like the mesh rims but I kind of wish the spokes on the Victor Equipment wheels were a liiiiiiittle closer together; more like the Porsche Sport Classics.
-Eric
Innsbrook VE, are great rims. Nice and light too, which was a serious consideration for me. Took approx 38lb of rotating mass off my car vs stock turbo twists. No going back for me.
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My advise on rims is to buy classic HRE, Champion, FIKSE or BBS styles used. You will get your money out of them when you sell. OEM wheels will continue to depreciate over the long haul.
I needed a second set for my '03 C4S track tires a few years ago. It was fun to think about all the options -- there are some great ones. But everything good was super expensive. In the end I simply got a second set of Turbo Twists I found on craigslist. $800 for the set, excellent condition, with a set of half-used Pilot Sports.
BUT ... if I had the dough I'd go straight for the HREs Dennis posted. Beautiful, clean and light.
They look awesome! And, so do the VE's on Hyper's C4S.
Those Forgestars look nice, too! I came across a few 'concave' options on eBay but most were only available on NB cars. WB options are the problem.
-Eric
IMO most of what HRE has to offer looks great on any car.. My personal favorite wheels are the BBS e88.
I also attached a shot of one of my P40S'. I think HRE does an amazing job!
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I'm still pondering this but I really kind of like the Forgestar F14s. Next question is what color works best on a Seal Grey cab (with a grey top)? I tend to prefer lighter color wheels (silver vs. black) but would appreciate other thoughts. What about gunmetal?
-Eric
P.S. Those BBS E88s are gorgeous....just a little out of my price range I'm thinking. Not to mention I'm eyeing a new car to replace my Volvo and if I make too many car related purchases in a short period of time it triggers my better half's spidey sense.
Victor Equipment makes their wheels to exact OEM specifications. I paid about $1,000 for my 18" Lemans. I believe the Lemans comes in chrome, gloss black, and machine finish.
Thanks, Billy. I like the Sport Technos and they really look great in that picture. I've got Turbo Twists on the car now and if I'm going to change things up a bit I'd like a little more of a departure from the 5 spoke theme.
I've always been a fan of BBS rims and while I'm not much into 'bling' I find the concave/mesh combination from the F14s intriguing.
-Eric
