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Mar 13, 2014 | 08:08 PM

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I'll add separately that a good, spun cast wheel can often provide many of the strength benefits and low weight. Many of the latest OZ offerings fill the bill very well.

Mar 13, 2014 | 08:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ryem3

I'll add separately that a good, spun cast wheel can often provide many of the strength benefits and low weight. Many of the latest OZ offerings fill the bill very well.

OZ's line of HLT wheels.

Mar 13, 2014 | 09:32 PM

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Thanks all!

Mar 14, 2014 | 06:05 AM

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You live in NJ, forged wheels are the way to go. I have bent so many "quality" cast wheels it equals the price of many cars.

Mar 14, 2014 | 06:13 AM

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You live in NJ, forged wheels are the way to go. I have bent so many "quality" cast wheels it equals the price of many cars.

Boy, you got that right! I lost two tires recently to potholes - I have lost maybe two in the entire rest of my driving life (which, frighteningly is getting ever closer to 40 years long). Makes me wonder if I should switch the 991 to run flats when the wheel and tire insurance runs out!

Mar 14, 2014 | 12:36 PM

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Forgetting about the impact it might have on ride quality (I've never driven a car with run-flats but I've heard bad things), does anyone make run-flats in a tire size to fit a 991? Not sure about that.

Mar 17, 2014 | 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AG991

I look forward to your pictures - you car looks great now. I also agree I like the option of changing. But given our roads and weather lately, in Nov-Apr all my car is likely to need for wheels are cinderblocks!

Good info on ADV and on HRE. Thanks. When I see something that makes me stop in my tracks, I will likely by them.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask in here or shoot me a PM.