New used wheels

[Chuck W.]

IMHO.... the 18" Light Alloy Carrera Wheels are the best looking wheels going. I had them on my 993 cab too. They weren't available for 986s until the 2003/2004 model years. Close enough for there use on pre-2003 986s without looking out of place. Nice choice.

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by Chuck W.

IMHO.... the 18" Light Alloy Carrera Wheels are the best looking wheels going. I had them on my 993 cab too. They weren't available for 986s until the 2003/2004 model years. Close enough for there use on pre-2003 986s without looking out of place. Nice choice.

These wheels came off of a 2003S. They are factory wheels with the off sets and wheel size near the valve stem. They actually seem quite a bit lighter than the 17's I have on there now. When I get new tires mounted I will weigh all the wheels to see how much lighter they really are. It would be nice to lose a little unsprung weight.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by tommy583

These wheels came off of a 2003S. They are factory wheels with the off sets and wheel size near the valve stem. They actually seem quite a bit lighter than the 17's I have on there now. When I get new tires mounted I will weigh all the wheels to see how much lighter they really are. It would be nice to lose a little unsprung weight.

If the old set doesn't have the Width and offset by the valve stem I believe that means the wheel is a replica, which can be good (as there are several reputable replica makers, Mille Miglia, and some of the Italian ones) or bad (as there is a lot of junk out there too). Also I didn't think that style came in a 17.

If the new 18" wheels are lighter, the new tires may be lighter too (less rubber because of a shorter sidewall? each brand is different) you may very well lose some unsprung weight...

[Gilles]

are beautiful indeed.. :-)

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by steved0x

If the old set doesn't have the Width and offset by the valve stem I believe that means the wheel is a replica, which can be good (as there are several reputable replica makers, Mille Miglia, and some of the Italian ones) or bad (as there is a lot of junk out there too). Also I didn't think that style came in a 17.

If the new 18" wheels are lighter, the new tires may be lighter too (less rubber because of a shorter sidewall? each brand is different) you may very well lose some unsprung weight...

The 17's say made in Italy Cup 3 on them. I can't see an actual brand name.

The 17's weigh 43.8 lbs each on the front and 50.8 lbs on the rear.

The 18's weigh 39 lbs each on the front and 44.8 lbs each on the rear.

This weight is with the tires mounted. The 17's have one year old Hankook V12's and the 18's have beat to hell Pirelli's on them. With new tires on the 18's I will probably gain some weight, but they should still be lighter than the 17's by at least 16 lbs total

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Chuck W.

IMHO.... the 18" Light Alloy Carrera Wheels are the best looking wheels going. I had them on my 993 cab too. They weren't available for 986s until the 2003/2004 model years. Close enough for there use on pre-2003 986s without looking out of place. Nice choice.

I think they are the best wheel going on a 986! That's why I bought 15 of them, including 6 new ones.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

I think they are the best wheel going on a 986! That's why I bought 15 of them, including 6 new ones.

wheels or Boxsters?

[Pdwight]

Originally Posted by Chuck W.

IMHO.... the 18" Light Alloy Carrera Wheels are the best looking wheels going. I had them on my 993 cab too. They weren't available for 986s until the 2003/2004 model years. Close enough for there use on pre-2003 986s without looking out of place. Nice choice.

Totally agree, best looking wheels