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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Retro Looking 997 Turbo

Hi Gents,

Im a proud owner of a new to me 997 Turbo in the lovely macadamia colour with sand interior. I think it a great retro colour scheme.

Im looking to continue the retro theme and replace the wheels with some modern retro wheels. I think the 993 RS wheels would look awesome with colour coded centers and polished lips. However all the replica 993RS wheels or similar style wheels, i can only find in 18 inch sizes, has anyone come across any of these reps in 19 inch format?

I would go with the 18s but i think they would look to small?

I presume there are no picture anywhere of a 997 turbo with 993 rs style wheels?

Thanks for your help

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Fuchs makes a really nice retro wheel in the correct fitment, also porsche has that Fuchs tyle classic rim they sell. I believe member xseal has those rims.
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Chris - Thanks for the suggestion. Im liking those, just not too sure on them.
 
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http://www.velocewheels.com/veloceRS...Blackside.html

these RS Rims look awesome, only wish they came in 19s
 
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I had a 997.1 TT w Sport Classics. I switched cars to a 2012 C4S and bought the reps made by Ruger. Great quality,great price too. I eventually painted them BBS Gold
It was a waste of $ buying the OEs
Sorry I have no pix as they are on another comp.
 
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The Fuchs are straight up UGLY. It takes a serious set of wheels to REALLY do up the slightly bland shape of the 997tt. Find a nice set of HRE or ADV1 or alike and do them in copper or gold or even rose gold.
 
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No man, they're very retro 930ish looking, not ugly at all.
 
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I hate they way they look on the late models....
 
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http://www.velocewheels.com/veloceRS...Blackside.html

Im really liking these, but they dont make them in 19"
 
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Try these

RAVSPEC sells Work Meister SI3P in matte bronze face,glossy bronze lip.
Will look great on your car. They have pix of this combo there.
 
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Sport Classics, not ugly. You can buy a new set from Suncoast for 3995.
 
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The spokes are too wide and too vague. This car needs a little sharpness
 
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Sport Classics, not ugly. You can buy a new set from Suncoast for 3995.
Bob, looks good, your car?
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they really look like **** always wondered who bought them now I know lol!

not to mention they are heavy like hell... why would you wanna hinder performance to have a ****ty old looking wheel...

for the money you can get a nice set of forged wheels.
 


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