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Originally posted by DarioTexas
well I hate to be the one to tell you this but it will really really suck if the road conditions are bad ... i waited three months for my wheels and tires, first day I got them on I drove over a road titty and bent two wheels and ruined two brand new tires .... set me back $1250 .... as time went on I realised that I was alway's scared or watching out for little things .... the really tiny road ******* right before the toll booth to warn you so slow down ... anyway's I found out going over those too fast put a tiny bend in two wheels and air would leak our really slow ... repaired again ... I've sold my wheels since (getting a new car) and since I've gone back to stock I'm very relieved and have no worries anymore when I drive ... almost care free, it feels good!!
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Dario
well I hate to be the one to tell you this but it will really really suck if the road conditions are bad ... i waited three months for my wheels and tires, first day I got them on I drove over a road titty and bent two wheels and ruined two brand new tires .... set me back $1250 .... as time went on I realised that I was alway's scared or watching out for little things .... the really tiny road ******* right before the toll booth to warn you so slow down ... anyway's I found out going over those too fast put a tiny bend in two wheels and air would leak our really slow ... repaired again ... I've sold my wheels since (getting a new car) and since I've gone back to stock I'm very relieved and have no worries anymore when I drive ... almost care free, it feels good!!
Just my .02 pennies
Dario
Dario,
Thank you for your honesty. That is really what I am looking for. Texas doesn't even have bad street either compared to Chicago. If they bend that easily, I better stay clear of HRE's, although to be honest, HRE 542's were the front runner. I am leaning toward Techarts, but, they are all gone in the USA. BBS apparently stopped manufacturing wheels for Techart. Techart is looking for a new manufacturer, so none are currently in production. I heard they are 2-3 months away.
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Originally posted by LSM
I could go that route and would definately improve sidewall strenght, however, I like the look of the 19's, I do not track my car or anything, just the roads are so bad. How about going with a 295 series 19, that should help or maybe as you suggest, go with 315 series but in 18's ala GT2.
I could go that route and would definately improve sidewall strenght, however, I like the look of the 19's, I do not track my car or anything, just the roads are so bad. How about going with a 295 series 19, that should help or maybe as you suggest, go with 315 series but in 18's ala GT2.
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My personal shoe requirements on a 911:
1) Must have a lip, but not necessarily a reverse-drop design. The double-lipped wheels actually look racier and "fuller" than the reverse-drop designs that seem so popular these days (possibly stronger?).
2) Must be either a classic five-spoke or have the oft copied BBS Yspoke mesh center.
Out of all your choices, the ROH's look the cleanest, but a set of BBSs would be my choice for such a racy car like the 911. If more into the bling, a set of HRE 545s will do just fine. Gotta go 19s!
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1) Must have a lip, but not necessarily a reverse-drop design. The double-lipped wheels actually look racier and "fuller" than the reverse-drop designs that seem so popular these days (possibly stronger?).
2) Must be either a classic five-spoke or have the oft copied BBS Yspoke mesh center.
Out of all your choices, the ROH's look the cleanest, but a set of BBSs would be my choice for such a racy car like the 911. If more into the bling, a set of HRE 545s will do just fine. Gotta go 19s!
Good luck,
Ben
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Another thing to remember is that Fred's car has exterior enhancements that make it stand out much more than a standard Turbo. It looks awesome!! However, my car is black so remember that when you guys are making suggestions, silver cars often look better with certain wheels compared to black ones. Also the aforementioned exterior mods make Fred's car look soooooo hot and they work perfectly with those rims. My car is the plain vanilla black car, that will be lowered, maybe a stosek wing, 19's, and that's it.
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His concern about the Big Lip is the Chicago Roads. While trying to avoid a pot hole in Chicago, you might run over another one or a sewer plate. The Roads SUCK. Lou, Think Monoblock. PES might be a good choice. Same with Techarts, and Sportecs.
Reason why I went with HRE's is because my car will be shipped to FL after the national meet. I had 20" Rears and 19" fronts on my old lingenfelter, and I went thru 2 sets of front rims, and one right rear rim. Each pot hole costed $1000.00 approx. I was so aware and used to it, that when I go over certain bumps or potholes, I can tell from inside the car if it was a rimbuster or not.
3 Piece and NYC / Chicago is not a good match.
Reason why I went with HRE's is because my car will be shipped to FL after the national meet. I had 20" Rears and 19" fronts on my old lingenfelter, and I went thru 2 sets of front rims, and one right rear rim. Each pot hole costed $1000.00 approx. I was so aware and used to it, that when I go over certain bumps or potholes, I can tell from inside the car if it was a rimbuster or not.
3 Piece and NYC / Chicago is not a good match.
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Originally posted by 1317wholesale
I am getting 20" TE mode 10 by next Monday...... 19 for front and 20 for rear 305/25/20. That is look awesome...performance(?)
Think about it.............or 19" with 5"lip.
I am getting 20" TE mode 10 by next Monday...... 19 for front and 20 for rear 305/25/20. That is look awesome...performance(?)
Think about it.............or 19" with 5"lip.
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Originally posted by ShankGT2
His concern about the Big Lip is the Chicago Roads. While trying to avoid a pot hole in Chicago, you might run over another one or a sewer plate. The Roads SUCK. Lou, Think Monoblock. PES might be a good choice. Same with Techarts, and Sportecs.
Reason why I went with HRE's is because my car will be shipped to FL after the national meet. I had 20" Rears and 19" fronts on my old lingenfelter, and I went thru 2 sets of front rims, and one right rear rim. Each pot hole costed $1000.00 approx. I was so aware and used to it, that when I go over certain bumps or potholes, I can tell from inside the car if it was a rimbuster or not.
3 Piece and NYC / Chicago is not a good match.
His concern about the Big Lip is the Chicago Roads. While trying to avoid a pot hole in Chicago, you might run over another one or a sewer plate. The Roads SUCK. Lou, Think Monoblock. PES might be a good choice. Same with Techarts, and Sportecs.
Reason why I went with HRE's is because my car will be shipped to FL after the national meet. I had 20" Rears and 19" fronts on my old lingenfelter, and I went thru 2 sets of front rims, and one right rear rim. Each pot hole costed $1000.00 approx. I was so aware and used to it, that when I go over certain bumps or potholes, I can tell from inside the car if it was a rimbuster or not.
3 Piece and NYC / Chicago is not a good match.
The price should be like $3500-$4000 tops for a one piece wheel, standard finish, no lip!! **** my price from Arling(lucent motors) for the Techarts is $2800 and change!!
