997 Turbo / GT2 2006–2012 Turbo discussion on the 997 model Porsche 911 Twin Turbo.
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Wheel 1 Hidden Hardware
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Wheel 1 Visible Hardware
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Wheel 2 Hidden Hardware
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16.13%
Wheel 2 Visible Hardware
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 03:58 AM
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Help Deciding On New Wheels

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For the last two weeks I've been racking my brain trying to figure out what wheels to order next.
It's down to two wheels and I can't make up my damn mind.
Yes, I realize this is all personal preference, but I'd like the groups thoughts.

In an effort to maintain a bit of mystery and anonymity for the vendor, I'd like to refer the these as "Wheel1" and "Wheel2".
If you recognize the brand or style of the wheels, please keep that to your self.

So there are two wheel styles, both with the option for visible or hidden hardware.
Both are fully forged in the US and are 3 piece wheels.
The colors in the photos don't represent the final colors I'd choose.



Wheel #1
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Wheel #2
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 05:04 AM
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I personally like any of the ones with the hidden hardware, not a fan of the visible hardware.

Wheels look cool, would love to see them mounted when you mount them.

Goodluck!
 
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 06:06 AM
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I also personally would go for hidden. It's gets to be a pain to clean between the hardware after a while

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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 07:21 AM
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I like wheel 1 with hidden hardware, Looks similar to 991 GT3 wheels
 
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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I also personally would go for hidden. It's gets to be a pain to clean between the hardware after a while

Edwin
Wheel 2 with visible hardware for sure!

I have the visible hardware on mine, it gives it a great look and cleaning them is not that difficult with just a simple brush.

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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AC/911's
Hardware PIA to clean....
Not at all. Honestly, if you like the external hardware look, don't let the cleaning sway you away, it is very easy to maintain. I can go take a picture if people don't believe me - i washed my car this AM - i used a simple brush and they look great!



Plus i believe OP has PCCB's so it'd be even easier!
 

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fair enough - all personal preference, but i wouldn't let the fear of cleaning them keep me from getting them - it's not like they are white (in that case it'd be a royal PIA!)

I long for the PCCB's when i take a drive and my wheels are filthy when i get to my destination... lucky b@stards
 
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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#2 Hidden hardware, any pics of them on a TT?
 
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Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Yes I do have PCCBs on my car. I clean my car weekly so the little bit of dust generated by them doesn't build up and is a breeze to clean.

This is still driving me mad.
Another option that I have to decide on is, regular lip vs stepped lip.
The stepped lip makes the wheel look a bit smaller because it reduces the inner barrel.
 
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 09:02 AM
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I like wheel 1 with hidden hardware. Post pics as soon as you get the new wheels mounted!
 
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Originally Posted by TheInfamousDrew
Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Yes I do have PCCBs on my car. I clean my car weekly so the little bit of dust generated by them doesn't build up and is a breeze to clean.

This is still driving me mad.
Another option that I have to decide on is, regular lip vs stepped lip.
The stepped lip makes the wheel look a bit smaller because it reduces the inner barrel.
Reverse lip on 19" set up and step lip on 20" set up. Im going for a 20" step on my next set up

Edwin
 
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Wheel 2 with hidden. Good luck!
 
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Originally Posted by TheInfamousDrew
Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Yes I do have PCCBs on my car. I clean my car weekly so the little bit of dust generated by them doesn't build up and is a breeze to clean.

This is still driving me mad.
Another option that I have to decide on is, regular lip vs stepped lip.
The stepped lip makes the wheel look a bit smaller because it reduces the inner barrel.
Wheel 1 hidden...hope you're not going to base your decision on less than 20 opinions - not a very big sample - just get what appeals to you - my opinion has no bearing on your likes/dislikes.
 
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 01:53 PM
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I like the visible hardware look myself & have you decided on 19" or 20" yet imo 19"s done right can look like 20"s good luck.
 
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Help Deciding On New Wheels

Wheel one, exposed hardware. Otherwise it looks too similar to a modern GT3 wheel.
 


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