996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Help me pick a wheel color!

I'm not the biggest fan of black or dark wheels so I've been thinking about orange or red... These would supplement my current 19" Champions.

I'm getting an offset that would fit a GT3 RS or 997 Turbo if I happen to get one of those in the future. I'm hoping to an add a 7.1 GT3 RS in the next few years
These wheels are light and strong and come in an amazing variation of offsets and widths. Looking for 9" fronts and 12" rears

BTW My turbo now has a strosek wing and has a different lip on it. But it's just as clean




 

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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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I am not a fan of any full color wheels other then black or a charcoal. Of those colors tho since you don't like black wheels I would go gold since you have a silver car. Best color for the car. Orange or red I think would look tacky.
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Red might be cool. I think orange would look funny with the red calipers. You can look at an 07 GT3 RS for reference. If I get a chance later I'll photoshop the red ones on your car
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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I have those same wheels in the matte graphite. They look amazing on my Black car - at least I think so.
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Matte graphite
 
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I know you don't want black or gun metal so...gold or red.
 
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I think dark wheels would look nice against the silver paint.

If you don't like darker wheels, I vote gold.
 
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I didn't like all Black Wheels till i saw them on Fly996's car, now mine are all black!
 
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gold on silver? yuck... i like the orange. there were silver GT3RS's with orange wheels/graphics. it looks good. plus, i imagine these will mostly be track wheels? in which case who cares what color.
 
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Black(matte or flat)...looks good on any Porsche...Steve C Portland,OR...97 993TT blk/blk with black wheels.... (Patrick Motorsports ECU upgrade, FabSpeed muffler bypass(Mozart), GT3 clutch, lightened flywheel)
 
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Here's an idea.....

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What do those wheels cost Eli? Do they come in 12" and at least 8.5" (prefer 9") front. What are the offsets? Finally do they clear 997 (350mm) Turbo brakes?

Thanks everyone keep it coming! I've had some good feedback (IE orange wheels and red calipers = ugh)

I may go with matte graphite.. or red. decisions decisions.
 

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Arrow Imho...

...anthracite, matte black, gloss black, and even red would look amazing.

No to gold... silver is passé, blue...yech, orange... I'd rather not say.

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What do those wheels cost Eli? Do they come in 12" and at least 8.5" (prefer 9") front. What are the offsets? Finally do they clear 997 (350mm) Turbo brakes?

Thanks everyone keep it coming! I've had some good feedback (IE orange wheels and red calipers = ugh)

I may go with matte graphite.. or red. decisions decisions.
The wheels are only available in 19x8.5 and 19x11 right now...

We have one anthrcite on display here, you are welcome to come by and we'll even put it on the car so you can compare,

-Eli
 


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