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3point2 06-27-2012 12:22 PM

18" Moda R6 or 19" Replica 997 Turbo Wheels
 
I'm trying to decide between going with 18x8/18x9 Moda R6 or 19x8.5/19x9.5 replica wheels. I know it's ultimately up to me but I'm torn by the choice and I need some feedback on either set up to help make up my mind. Thanks!

Perfectlap 06-27-2012 12:40 PM

I would not go with 19" wheels. Fewer tire choices at higher prices. Lose lose.
Tire companies love increasing tire prices big time for just a tiny bit more rubber.
Incidentally I have 18" 997 replica wheels and they are too heavy in the back for this car. It slows the car down from a stop.

take a look at the Forgeline choices in 18". They are probably the lightest wheel at that size. Lighter than the factory Carreras.

3point2 06-28-2012 10:24 AM

Thanks for the reply Perfectlap.

Do you have pics of your car with the 18" replicas?

jacabean 06-28-2012 05:31 PM

19" rubber is not that much more . i recently purchase new 18" and 19" rubber (Hankook) it was not that much difference in cost. my 19" wheels look so much better and the handling is better too.

jacabean 06-28-2012 05:35 PM

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these are my 19" techart reps. the pictures are crap but you get the idea

3point2 06-29-2012 11:42 PM

Nice Jacabean! Thanks for posting the pics. Where did you find the techart replicas? What are your wheel widths, offsets and tire sizes? Thanks!

jacabean 06-30-2012 09:28 AM

the wheels came from design911 UK . i could not find them in the U.S. fronts are 8.5" forget the offset and the rears are 10" 60 offset . i needed a 15mm spacer for the rears. i would like to pick up a pair of 22mm spacers in the future for more of a flush look in the rear.

Neekk1 07-17-2012 03:05 PM

Do you have a contact on where you got the wheels ?

Perfectlap 07-18-2012 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3point2 (Post 295764)
Thanks for the reply Perfectlap.

Do you have pics of your car with the 18" replicas?


works perfectly with the mods, but the replicas are too heavy and require $200 spacers.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1325572324.jpg

but I like these the most. A BMW M3 shadow finish would be nice. I'm having my factory carreras redone in that color.

http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/boxter5.jpg

Mrmaddbrad 07-19-2012 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfectlap (Post 298053)
but I like these the most. A BMW M3 shadow finish would be nice. I'm having my factory carreras redone in that color.

http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/boxter5.jpg

Oh my goodness! Talk about sexy!! :eek: What are those called??

Neekk1 07-19-2012 04:41 PM

Very nice !


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