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YOUR RESEARCHSport Designs, Sport Classic or 996 GT3 wheels?
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For track I run 245/40 Front and 295/30 Rear Hoosiers or
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I am replacing my turbo-look chrome wheels with a set of OEM 996 C4 narrow-body wheels 'cause the chrome is really peeling!
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I am replacing my turbo-look chrome wheels with a set of OEM 996 C4 narrow-body wheels 'cause the chrome is really peeling! Could you guys help out with making a decision between Sport Designs, Sport Classic, or GT3 Wheels? I narrowed to these because they look good, keep the character of the car, and can be found for a good deal.
1) Would putting GT3 wheels decrease value of a 996 C4 due to a Franken-car effect? Does the increased width from 7.5"->8" and 10"->11" have noticeable performance improvement?
2) If I find some sport designs/classics, is it much more preferable to get the 8" fronts (instead of 7.5")?
3) Outside of these, would putting 19" wheels decrease performance? Like mess up gear ratios, put undue stress on suspension system, etc. I am tempted to look at 19-inchers because of looks and the mo-bigga effect, but it seems like I might compromise performance.
4) Anyone got pixxxx! Porsche wheel **** would be much appreciated!
-- thank you!!
I have some of the sport classics for sale...(wheels and tires).
They are 7.5's in the front and 10's for the back. I had them listed for $1400 in the classifieds (and here) but I will let them go for $1000 plus shipping. I'm thinking about ebaying them so let me know. (by the way, these are in decent shape but not perfect. They each have some small imperfection. They work fine (no bends) and could be refinnished to be perfect.
Here are some pictures:
Not trying to hijack...but if anyone is interested in my sport classics, let me know ASAP. I think $1000 plus shipping is a pretty good deal. I'm going with Ebay Friday.
thanks
Mark,
They are really nice wheels and not too many of them around. How many miles are on the rims? i would have been all over them if it was a few months ago.
What's your first favorite, out of curiosity.
I second the sport designs. I have both the designs and the classics (for winter) and think that designs look sleek.
I think the killer thing about the Y spokes is when they spin. I'm no hippie nor am I an artsty fartsy guy, but I am a details guy... and no other wheel center design evokes as much emotion/drama as when the Y spokes are spinning around, especially at lower speeds.
You guys need to just have cars roll by and compare and preferably see a BBS LM or Work Brombacher wheel do its thing.
GT3 Powder Coated Black was my choice. Additional Info as the fronts are 8.5 wide:
Fronts 996-362-136-05 8.5JX18H2 ET40
Rears 996-362-142-04 11JX18H2 ET63
For track I run 245/40 Front and 295/30 Rear Hoosiers or
235/40 Front 295/30 Rear MPSC
I have put about 10K miles on the rims and tires...Although I am not the original owner of the rims. I traded a guy for some different wheels i had and then added my tires.
18" Carreras. When I ordered my Boxster I paid a lot of money to get them as an option.
I just like the simple 5 spoke design, and they are super easy to clean
Millerarch - I have the same car/same colour and just bought sport classics to put on it. I need to get them refinished so am thinking about a colour change to gunmetal gray or black. Post up pics when you get them installed. Thanks G
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