as the title says, here's a quick how-to to make yourself some rsr-style fuchs on a budget. pretty much a summary of my other thread on the subject.
first, buy these fuchs knock-offs:
https://www.canadawheels.ca/replika-wheels/r186/platinum
fronts 18x8.5 et59 28 lbs (heavy!)
rears 18x10 et50 29 lbs (heavier!)
total cost is $685 cdn, which is $525 usd at todays exchange rates.
next, use the process outlined here:
MagnusWalker911: DIY RIM REFINISHING
to summarise:
strip - this removes the nasty finish that the rims come with.
media blast - this gives the 'frosted' look to the metal.
tape - use an outside line that follows the first lip on the outer barrel, and an inside line that follows the bottom of the spokes (or you can tape an inside line that offsets the top of the spoke for a more modern fuchs look).
paint satin black.
shoot entire wheel in satin clear (otherwise the raw metal will discolour).
this work cost me $650 cdn ($200 to strip and blast, $450 to tape and paint). that's $500 usd, and i'm sure you can find someone to do the work for less (i don't live in the epicentre of car culture).
that's around $1k all in for new wheels that look old. they should fit without spacers, although rears will be tight depending on what you have for tires, camber, ride height, struts vs coilovers, etc. i'm running 15mm front/7mm rear spacers on mine.
pics:
wheels on a cayman (not mine) as they come from the factory:
wheels after stripping:
wheels after media blasting:
wheels after tape and paint:
alternate paint for moderner look:
car before:
car after:
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