I Just Couldn't Resist
 

One of the things I enjoy most about this forum is being able to share our "feel good" stories.

Anyway, a few weeks ago, I was at the dealer just to have my '10 C2S Cab washed. They had on display this beautiful wheel. Looked like it had been hand carved out of a block of precious metal. Turns out it was an HRE 597R, with a polished rim and brushed center. It was love at first sight.

I'm not normally impulsive, but I decided right then that I had to have a set for my car. They would replace my Sport Design wheels. Then I decided that I would get wider "sport size" wheels, 8.5 and 11.5. After that, I decided that I would get new 305/30 Michelin PS2's for the new rear wheels (instead of 295/30, and kept the 235/35's for the front).

Lastly, I decided to get the HRE Porsche center caps (OME Porsche caps don't fit). The TPMS was unaffected, and simply re-installed.

While I impulsively spent a small fortune (and have a very understanding wife), I couldn't be happier with the results.

very nice wheels. 8.5/11.5 rims will take 245/305 tires by default, or even 245/315 depending of a tire brand.
255 in front would want 9" rim but may fit on 8.5" also, but not sure if it will give much of a benefit. I like widest front tires possible to reduce understeer to the possible minimum but if it`s too big on a rim it may produce negative effect so it depends of what kind of tire you use.

Congrats on a nice wheels !

my OEM carrera sport was 19x8.5 and 19x11.5 and came with 235/35/19 and 305/30/19, respectively.

i'll be the first to say.. tell u r wife u need to lower ur car now.. hilarious

I agreehilarious

Nice job!! car looks awesome

If you don't mind, I'd like to use your pictures to show people.

Looking Good!

Looks great! Congrats!!!

Very nice. You got those at Gaudin?

Those wheels look much better!

And the ruby red is one of my favorite colors! Great car!

Those look great! I need to leave work at some point tonight and drive mine to get over the stress of this day. Maybe I need something new for mine.......