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Old 01-24-2017, 10:14 AM   #1
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new old school wheels

just ordered these 18" Fuch's style wheels for my 986 S. The car is black and slightly lowered on H&R springs - unfortunately, the car is in storage until spring

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sorry here is pic

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Old 01-24-2017, 10:20 AM   #3
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Tirerack's online pic of car with wheels is too big to post... so here is a link with their version of the 986 in black with these wheels ...

https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=SC1885513048BML&wheelMake=Starke+Design&wheelModel=SC18&wheelFinish=Black+w%2FMach+Lip&showRear=yes&selectedRear=SC1810513045BML&autoMake=Porsche&autoModel=Boxster+S&autoYear=2001&autoModClar=
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Old 01-24-2017, 10:53 AM   #4
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I am not a fan of aftermarket wheels on our cars. It is a personal taste thing. But... those look very good. I look forward to seeing them mounted on your car in the spring!
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Old 01-24-2017, 11:16 AM   #5
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Like Chuck, I prefer stock wheels, and I was skeptical until I followed your link and saw them on the car. I really like the look on the website, and like Chuck, I'm looking forward to seeing how they look in real life.
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The Fuch's style is classic and while they may not be perfect for every Porsche, they look surprisingly good on many models other than classic 911's.
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Old 01-24-2017, 12:01 PM   #7
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I agree, I tend to be rather snobby re wheels, and until I saw the pic on the car, I wasn't sold. The 986 has classic enough lines with the top down that is seems to work with a Fuch's style wheel. The 19" version however was too modern looking for me on a 986.

I did a quick search for feedback on the Starke brand and Rennlist comments seemed positive. We shall see once I see them live
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Old 01-24-2017, 12:38 PM   #8
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The only thing I don't like is the center caps they come with look a little chintzy. Get something like these and they'll look great.

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Your pic isn't working.

First thing my son said was he hated the center caps. From what I read on Rennlist, the stock Porsche center cap fits. I don't want to use the ones from my Turbo Twist 18s so I plan to buy a set of used or knockoffs in black or paint to match.
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Old 01-24-2017, 06:17 PM   #10
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sorry here is pic

like to see pic on a 986
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Old 01-24-2017, 06:36 PM   #11
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m332is - interesting to see that your end price is actually lower than what they go for in the car market here locally (i.e. $325 each). The ones we have here (identical to yours) are made in Ningbo however, very close to Shanghai. Might be the reason for the over-pricing

Looking forward seeing the results. Thumbs up
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Old 01-24-2017, 08:10 PM   #12
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Subscribed. I've been waiting to see these wheels on a 986 for a while now.
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Old 01-24-2017, 11:15 PM   #13
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Here you can take a look at the OEM prices: OTTO FUCHS Felgen: Wheel Selection

The OEM wheels are forged wheels.

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like to see pic on a 986
click the link on the 3rd post and then page down. It's Tirerack's stock photo (you can change color) with the wheels.
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Here you can take a look at the OEM prices: OTTO FUCHS Felgen: Wheel Selection

The OEM wheels are forged wheels.

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Wow, a much superior product and priced accordingly. For my street use and probably 5-6,000 miles per year, it is hard to justify the add'l quality or cost.
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Old 01-25-2017, 07:53 AM   #16
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Well my opinion is prejudiced, concerning any kind of FUCHS designs (which i like, of course).
These look pretty good...and if Otto Fuchs wouldn't offer any new ones, I am sure I would have gone with aftermarket ones like those. I've seen a Boxster trying to fit old 16" (?) Fuchs wheels, but that looked like crap.

And yes the OEM Fuchs are PREMIUM priced, no doubt, and therefor will be a rare sight on a Boxster. I was just crazy enough and could not say no...
Only thing which really strikes me: The OEM FUCHS seem to be really light weight wheels compared to aftermarket ones...that might be MAYBE another reason to justify that price, or ahem...pay that price...lol.
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26 and 29 lbs (front/rear respectively) for the rim weight. Ouch. If I were replacing rims on my Boxster again, it would be for lighter unsprung weight, not more weight on every corner.

I bought aftermarket 18 inch Carrera Lights (Italian production) with the same widths. It makes my car look much newer and much better in my opinion (pictured below), HOWEVER...the car is noticeably sluggish off the line due to the additional weight. I'm betting their weight is similar to what is pictured above. (I'm too scared to weigh them to see just how much heavier they are compared to the factory 17 turbo twist type of wheel the car came with, which I use for the track.)

This is the right direction in which to go with aftermarket wheels:

https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=W0183400253B&wheelMake=O.Z.&wheelModel=Alleggerita%20HLT&wheelFinish=Black%20Painted&showRear=yes&selectedRear=W0183600253B&autoMake=Porsche&autoModel=Boxster+S&autoYear=2001&autoModClar=&visLoc=1
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Tirerack does sell wheels for the Boxster that are lighter than stock (e.g. OZ alleggerita), at 17 lbs a wheel or so for 18" wheels. Mine are 3 piece forged but still are like 26 lbs IIRC.
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26 and 29 lbs (front/rear respectively) for the rim weight. Ouch. If I were replacing rims on my Boxster again, it would be for lighter unsprung weight, not more weight on every corner.
Could be wrong but I don't think folks necessarily go for the performance bit when looking at buying an affordable but stylish wheel. More of a look/attitude than anything else.

Mind you, I have a set of forged ultralight and they resonate like a crystal vase when I pinched them with my finger nail. Read I CAN'T go on roads that I am not familiar with at the risk of busting/exploding one or more of my wheels. You can also read this as "not fun at all". Many here have experienced it, heard & seen it, not taboo.

Compromises are hard decisions sometimes. Waste of money is some cases :/
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Old 01-25-2017, 08:32 AM   #20
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Let's see, my OEM FUCHS are:
Front 8J x 18, ET52 8.20 kg (x2.2) = 18,04 lbs
Rear 10J x 18, ET65 8.80 kg (x2.2) = 19,36 lbs

Is that still "light weight" for 18inch?

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