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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:45 PM
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Wheel decisions

I just bought this 997.2 S which unfortunately did not have centerlocks.

I bought a set of used Forsteiner 20" wheels and also another set.

Now I need some opinions on the two looks:





 
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Make sure you get a high quality wheel for a car with this type of power. Reputable companies like Forgeline, OZ, HRE, BBS. Also stay with 19" for best handling/performance instead of bling 20" wheels with too skinny sidewalls.
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 09:07 PM
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Yellow lip looks pretty good!
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 11:57 PM
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both are nice, but i like the five stars best.
 
Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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The second style. I personally love that style (the HRE p40 look) and think it looks great . What size are they?
 
Old Feb 8, 2014 | 06:51 AM
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The 1st 5 spoke style one look great, keep them
 
Old Feb 8, 2014 | 07:37 AM
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Make sure you get a high quality wheel for a car with this type of power. Reputable companies like Forgeline, OZ, HRE, BBS. Also stay with 19" for best handling/performance instead of bling 20" wheels with too skinny sidewalls.
Agreed! stick with a reputable proven brand. High-end cars deserve quality wheels. Im noticing a growing trend of knock-off/ebay wheels on our cars. Its like wearing payless shoes with a gucci suit.

Back on topic.. i prefer the look of the second set because it "looks" like the hre p40s
 
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Set #2 (P40ish).
 
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black p40 look is fantastic! I don't care for the yellow lip option.
 
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I like the first option but without the yellow lip
 
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I like the second set
 
Old Feb 8, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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first set looks good I like the yellow too
 
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I actually like the yellow lip BUT my vote goes for the second option!
 
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Not a big fan of the yellow. I would go for the second option. Either way, enjoy!

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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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2nd set. the yellow lip does not look good.
 


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