997 Alloy Wheel Options
Discussion
I'm doing some suspension work on the 997 Turbo over the winter and would like to finish off with a nice set of alloys. The OE 997.1 Turbo wheels are a bit rubbish so on a lowered car I think they need to be swapped out.
I've not seen a thread for a while on this, but also the market has changed a lot with a lot of discontinued products and some new options. I guess this could equally apply to 996 and 991 as they'll all look broadly the same, but looking for some inspiration and guidance on latest options.
Original plan was to copy the 997.2 Turbo & Turbo S and find some nice BBS CH-R but they don't seem available in the right size anymore so unless a used set come up then that's a no-go. I think that 'Spider' design is fairly ubiquitous now so any other options that work are welcome. I think the Apex and HRE options are too pricey really though, I really want to not pay through the nose as I'm not fused about weight or structure, more of a nice design that is similar or the same as the original factory designs.
I really fancy the look of the Oz Ultraleggera as they're a copy of the 997.2 GT3RS wheel, so I'm leaning that way at the moment. I can get them in Weiss Gold off the shelf with proper arch-filling offset as well.
Any inspiration or pics? Everyone loves a wheel thread right?
I've not seen a thread for a while on this, but also the market has changed a lot with a lot of discontinued products and some new options. I guess this could equally apply to 996 and 991 as they'll all look broadly the same, but looking for some inspiration and guidance on latest options.
Original plan was to copy the 997.2 Turbo & Turbo S and find some nice BBS CH-R but they don't seem available in the right size anymore so unless a used set come up then that's a no-go. I think that 'Spider' design is fairly ubiquitous now so any other options that work are welcome. I think the Apex and HRE options are too pricey really though, I really want to not pay through the nose as I'm not fused about weight or structure, more of a nice design that is similar or the same as the original factory designs.
I really fancy the look of the Oz Ultraleggera as they're a copy of the 997.2 GT3RS wheel, so I'm leaning that way at the moment. I can get them in Weiss Gold off the shelf with proper arch-filling offset as well.
Any inspiration or pics? Everyone loves a wheel thread right?
Not specifically Turbo but it might help with wheel p*rn :-)
https://911uk.com/threads/what’s-your-favori...
https://911uk.com/threads/what’s-your-favori...
The more I look at my Lobsters the move I love them, however its gone through waves in the past, thought they looked great when they came out then thought they looked a bit podgy and now back to full love.
However, doesn't mean they won't get replaced here either. I love a BBS CH-R wheel
Also been looking at BC Forged Wheels
However, doesn't mean they won't get replaced here either. I love a BBS CH-R wheel
Also been looking at BC Forged Wheels
Jefferson Steelflex said:
I'm doing some suspension work on the 997 Turbo over the winter and would like to finish off with a nice set of alloys. The OE 997.1 Turbo wheels are a bit rubbish so on a lowered car I think they need to be swapped out.
I've not seen a thread for a while on this, but also the market has changed a lot with a lot of discontinued products and some new options. I guess this could equally apply to 996 and 991 as they'll all look broadly the same, but looking for some inspiration and guidance on latest options.
Original plan was to copy the 997.2 Turbo & Turbo S and find some nice BBS CH-R but they don't seem available in the right size anymore so unless a used set come up then that's a no-go. I think that 'Spider' design is fairly ubiquitous now so any other options that work are welcome. I think the Apex and HRE options are too pricey really though, I really want to not pay through the nose as I'm not fused about weight or structure, more of a nice design that is similar or the same as the original factory designs.
I really fancy the look of the Oz Ultraleggera as they're a copy of the 997.2 GT3RS wheel, so I'm leaning that way at the moment. I can get them in Weiss Gold off the shelf with proper arch-filling offset as well.
Any inspiration or pics? Everyone loves a wheel thread right?
I'm also on the search for updated alloys - as I have a 997 C4S on Carrera Classic 19's - which I think date it. If you decide to sell the .1 Turbo's I'd be interested in a price.I've not seen a thread for a while on this, but also the market has changed a lot with a lot of discontinued products and some new options. I guess this could equally apply to 996 and 991 as they'll all look broadly the same, but looking for some inspiration and guidance on latest options.
Original plan was to copy the 997.2 Turbo & Turbo S and find some nice BBS CH-R but they don't seem available in the right size anymore so unless a used set come up then that's a no-go. I think that 'Spider' design is fairly ubiquitous now so any other options that work are welcome. I think the Apex and HRE options are too pricey really though, I really want to not pay through the nose as I'm not fused about weight or structure, more of a nice design that is similar or the same as the original factory designs.
I really fancy the look of the Oz Ultraleggera as they're a copy of the 997.2 GT3RS wheel, so I'm leaning that way at the moment. I can get them in Weiss Gold off the shelf with proper arch-filling offset as well.
Any inspiration or pics? Everyone loves a wheel thread right?
I'm not a fan of the OZ's - but there is a set on the bay for a very good price (no connection)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176546218165?var=0&...
My favourite is the BBS CH-R, but quite difficult to find even second-hand and expensive.
AnotherGuy said:
Jefferson Steelflex said:
I'm doing some suspension work on the 997 Turbo over the winter and would like to finish off with a nice set of alloys. The OE 997.1 Turbo wheels are a bit rubbish so on a lowered car I think they need to be swapped out.
I've not seen a thread for a while on this, but also the market has changed a lot with a lot of discontinued products and some new options. I guess this could equally apply to 996 and 991 as they'll all look broadly the same, but looking for some inspiration and guidance on latest options.
Original plan was to copy the 997.2 Turbo & Turbo S and find some nice BBS CH-R but they don't seem available in the right size anymore so unless a used set come up then that's a no-go. I think that 'Spider' design is fairly ubiquitous now so any other options that work are welcome. I think the Apex and HRE options are too pricey really though, I really want to not pay through the nose as I'm not fused about weight or structure, more of a nice design that is similar or the same as the original factory designs.
I really fancy the look of the Oz Ultraleggera as they're a copy of the 997.2 GT3RS wheel, so I'm leaning that way at the moment. I can get them in Weiss Gold off the shelf with proper arch-filling offset as well.
Any inspiration or pics? Everyone loves a wheel thread right?
I'm also on the search for updated alloys - as I have a 997 C4S on Carrera Classic 19's - which I think date it. If you decide to sell the .1 Turbo's I'd be interested in a price.I've not seen a thread for a while on this, but also the market has changed a lot with a lot of discontinued products and some new options. I guess this could equally apply to 996 and 991 as they'll all look broadly the same, but looking for some inspiration and guidance on latest options.
Original plan was to copy the 997.2 Turbo & Turbo S and find some nice BBS CH-R but they don't seem available in the right size anymore so unless a used set come up then that's a no-go. I think that 'Spider' design is fairly ubiquitous now so any other options that work are welcome. I think the Apex and HRE options are too pricey really though, I really want to not pay through the nose as I'm not fused about weight or structure, more of a nice design that is similar or the same as the original factory designs.
I really fancy the look of the Oz Ultraleggera as they're a copy of the 997.2 GT3RS wheel, so I'm leaning that way at the moment. I can get them in Weiss Gold off the shelf with proper arch-filling offset as well.
Any inspiration or pics? Everyone loves a wheel thread right?
I'm not a fan of the OZ's - but there is a set on the bay for a very good price (no connection)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176546218165?var=0&...
My favourite is the BBS CH-R, but quite difficult to find even second-hand and expensive.
AnotherGuy said:
I'm also on the search for updated alloys - as I have a 997 C4S on Carrera Classic 19's - which I think date it. If you decide to sell the .1 Turbo's I'd be interested in a price.
I'm not a fan of the OZ's - but there is a set on the bay for a very good price (no connection)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176546218165?var=0&...
My favourite is the BBS CH-R, but quite difficult to find even second-hand and expensive.
Yeah saw those, the seller sadly ended the listing early because of an error I'm not a fan of the OZ's - but there is a set on the bay for a very good price (no connection)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176546218165?var=0&...
My favourite is the BBS CH-R, but quite difficult to find even second-hand and expensive.
In other news, I picked up a lovely set of black OZ Ultraleggeras yesterday which are shortly to be repainted in Weiss Gold.
Gassing Station | 911/Carrera GT | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff