Wheel Change or Wheel Refurb

[MTK1919]

So I have a 991.2 base model with standard S wheels. The wheels themselves are decent with only some light scuffs. I

I’ve been considering getting them refreshed and a slight colour change (slightly darker, but significantly so).

Browsing the classifieds recently I came across a decent set of RS Spyder Design wheels which I like the look of. They’re in great condition (better than mine) and I love the design.

What are your thoughts on these on a base spec? Stick or twist?

Pics of my car and said wheels.

[First Sea Lord]

I prefer the simpler design of your current wheels, and would get them recoloured in a darker satin silver shade, like the Spyder wheels are.

[MTK1919]

First Sea Lord said:

I prefer the simpler design of your current wheels, and would get them recoloured in a darker satin silver shade, like the Spyder wheels are.

Thanks for your comments.

I do like both designs, and agree about your comments of potentially getting mine done a smidge darker.

I’m a sucker for the Spyder wheels but I’m not sure if it’d look as cohesive on a white car as it would on something darker such as Blue, Grey, Black, Dark Red.

Need to get looking!

Thanks

[Maxym]

Stick with the originals. They're among the best-looking Porsche wheels.

[barryrs]

Original wheels refurbished in a Matt bronze for me

Something like this

[Grantstown]

I’ve always been happy with the RS Spyder design wheels, but obviously it’s an individual choice.

[Charlie_1]

I like/prefer the Spyder wheels

[limpsfield]

Charlie_1 said:

I like/prefer the Spyder wheels

Me too - look great on Grantstown car above.

[ATM]

Aurum Gold with Satin finish

It's a genuine Porsche colour

[SlimJim16v]

Spyders for me too.

[Koln-RS]

Personally, I prefer the original wheels, especially if they are 19”, which I would assume would be lighter, more compliant and quieter.

A darker colour with a silver rim would be a nice combo against the white narrow body, IMO.

[ATM]

Koln-RS said:

prefer the original wheels, especially if they are 19”

My money is on them being 20 inch

[Grantstown]

limpsfield said:

Me too - look great on Grantstown car above.

Thank you. It’s about to go in to be upgraded to the S/GTS spec brake set up and the GT3 master cylinder. It’ll have larger front discs and red calipers then, so the look will be slightly different.

[Grantstown]

..roads for now. When it’s worth less than 50K it can become a track car. My local excellent Indy is helping me gradually upgrade the car in various areas.

[Grantstown]

It looks like you've got a 6 piston caliper on 350mm discs, so very similar to mine. The idea behind the GT3 master cylinder is that it will give a more responsive brake pedal with less travel before biting. It's a relatively cheap addition. The story is that I was looking for a 997.2 S manual, but they were few and far between and relatively expensive. I then started looking at a 991.1 manual, but the general consensus was that the gearbox was lacking and so by that stage I felt that it wasn't much more to get a 991.2 Carrera brand new. Ultimately I should have waiting for a GTS, but I'd already escalated quite a bit from my starting point. Given that I've really looked after my car and that I'd lose 10K in any trade up, I thought I'd just get on and upgrade in all the areas until it ends up slightly better than a GTS, with the exception of all the fancy alcantara, which I've never really been a fan of anyway.