Wheel options for 997

So here's a pic of my Carrera S that turns up this week.  I can't decide if I like the crab claw wheels or not.  Any suggestions for what wheels look good on a 997 both aftermarket or factory.  Thinking I might pull the wheels off while they are new and store them. What do you guys think of the factory wheels ?

18" Fuch's or Sport Classics are popular suggestions on this forum for 997's. Im in a similar scenario with wheel choices and still cannot decide!

Yeh the Fuch do look right on the 997 they seem to suit the car............I have the factory 19" carrera classics optioned on mine and really like them easy to keep clean and lots of room to get your hands in and clean the inside of the rim and the brakes ... Fuch Carrera Classic

Both look great and I love the sport classic thanks for the suggestions. Not sure if black on black is too heavy though.

I like the silver wheels on black cars also ,,,like you said to much black looks too heavy .............just go through google images and see what you find appealing ...........and welcome to the color black it is a hobby just to keep it looking pristine ..........

Go the Fuchs.  Have a crack at silver petals with silver centre caps. I know its been done before but its a good look. I ran 18" Fuchs on a 996 Turbo for a while and they do suit the later shape. Call me crazy but I also think the crab claws look good ....

BBS-CHR's are the only aftermarket wheel I would really consider

Fuchs > 16" make baby Jesus cry. BBS LM in gold, or another silver OEM wheel. Get spacers to stance it properly and set the ride height properly. The right stance will forgive a bad wheel and even a bad shape. Example, there is an 80s Toyota Cressida near me that is stanced perfectly and there is something very right about it.

Sport Classics. I've got them on mine, they look great imo.

I have the Fuchs in stock if you want to call past at RSR Garage 0417356930

Stick with the crab/lobster claws. They look great IMO

ill buy them :-) jas

I know of a good set of BBS-CHR on my radar if you want a second hand set and decide to go down that path.. In our region

Love my BBS-CHR's just need to lower her now. Edited 26February, 2017 by JB

I'm a fan of the lobsters but only on a 997, car looks good.

I have factory turbo rims on mine 19" I like the look, pretty tough Edited 26February, 2017 by Stu

leave the claws, the crests are already coloured = win! spend the coin on suspension = lower

I thought these looked great https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-2005/SSE-AD-3718741

Another vote for leave as is, those wheels look great on a 997! Edited 26February, 2017 by ANF ooops wrong post!!

I also have a set of the orig Turbo wheels for sale as well.

Wheel dynamics in the US make some awesome wheels if you're set on a new look. Wheels are great because you can always switch back if you hold onto them. Suspension is a little harder and not always a DIY option for some.

http://www.wheelenhancement.com/?t=Wheels

I vote leave the lobster claws! They look good.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll consider the BBS CHR. I'll say no to turbo wheels, I don't want to copy another model. It  seems there is plenty of love for the claws however I'll reserve judgment till Friday when she is delivered.

Just drive and enjoy the car for some time and see if the claws grow on you ,,,if not you can always change them ,,,,,,,,,,

Good call Raven

I have a set of  20" OZ racing Ultraleggera  with tyres if your interested 20x9 front  20x12 rear   theyre finished in Graphite silver https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/brighton/wheels-tyres-rims/20-oz-racing-ultraleggera-20x9-20x12-suit-porsche-997-991-et/1140527019 Edited 28February, 2017 by Dsisco

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factory crab claws are my favourite, only got my bbs as I am not a huge fan of the type I have on my 997. Drive and enjoy

I think the lobster claws suit perfectly a 997 I'm not sure why, rather European me thinks!

For some reason I really love the lobster claws on a 986.  I think its the correlation between the missing parts on the wheel and the missing roof on the car.

+1 for the factory lobsters! I also like the idea of black lobsters that can look good on the right colour 997. Makes the P crest wheel caps standout too https://www.google.com.au/search?q=porsche+black+lobster+wheels&biw=1517&bih=753&tbm=isch&imgil=IufVEk8468NSDM%3A%3BWBhNk_p9wesvHM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.6speedonline.com%252Fforums%252F997%252F266955-black-lobster-wheel-polished-lip.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=IufVEk8468NSDM%3A%2CWBhNk_p9wesvHM%2C_&usg=__ACaKaZDWEkZEc5VQomNIw3PWp5E%3D&ved=0ahUKEwj1l6TJ_rPSAhWHW5QKHdJ5A7IQyjcIJA&ei=mw22WLXeOoe30QTS842QCw#tbm=isch&q=porsche+black+lobster+wheels&* Edited 1March, 2017 by 911 Snake

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Hi I really love the idea with center part painted in black, do you know where in Sydney that I can do this mod?

Wheel Whizard in Mascot. www.wheelwhizard.com.au Speak to Nathan, he is very passionate and his work is top shelf. Edited 4April, 2017 by Whytar

My vote is with the lobsters mate.  I know what its like waiting for a car and spending money on projects before you get it. Don't stress because there're plenty of ways to spend money later on down the track!

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Thank you so much. I have dropped him an email. That's what I want to convert into. My car is black, like the black shown in the picture.

I think there is a 997 aerokit/GT3 wing for sale in QLD if you're after one of those as well.

@Orlando Tried messaging you to no avail. Please see recent report about this thread

Four  years four months , Thats some message delay .:)

Resurrecting an old thread...anyone know of a BBS stockist in VIC? I'm considering CH-R's for my 997.2 S but not keen on the 6 month lead time quoted by Tyrepower...

I have CH-R's on my 996.2 and you will have to wait to get them. No one in Oz carries them in stock from my experience. I used AMG Wheels in Sydney to get mine.