I'll apologize in advance if this is a well worn topic, but I'd appreciate any thoughts on pro's and con's or opinions on the following 22" wheel choices:

TechArt Formula's: who doesn't love the look, but heavy?
Champion RG5B: nice, forged, lightweight, but expensive?
Rinspeed C5/1: I don't know much, but I like the way they look...forged?.
Sport Tec Mono 10: I've just seen photo's...look nice.
Any others?

So far I'm leaning towards the C5/1's...

BTW, my CS is Titanium and I'll be ordering or painting the wheels an anthracite color.

 

Pros on a forged wheel: lightweight, but weight it against the question: Are you gonna feel substantial difference on a SUV between a forged or cast alloy wheel?

Formula/C5-1: Both cast alloy wheels. Are they heavy for a 22" cast alloy? Not really. There's much worse bling bling 22" wheels chromed out that weigh much more.

Mono 10s... lightweight and imo looks better on a Carrera.

In the end, it's all personal preference, brand name and fashion.

 

Get formulas or the new rinspeed 22s. Those look the clasiest in my opinion

 

I really like them both, too! Lot's of TechArts around here, only one set of Rinspeeds that I've seen, (the black one with candy stripe calipers)

Thanks for the input, it's a tougher decision to choose than I thought.

 

I didn't know the C5/1's were cast. I was told by one dealer that they were forged. I'm still not sure what they are.

I saw one black Cayenne posted here someplace, that had 22" Sport Tecs that looked very good.

Good points! Still a tough little choice/decision.

Thanks!

 

I'm really digging the look of the Champion RG5B's... think they would look perfect on the right color Cayenne. Have you checked out the set on eBay right now? While I like the TechArt's, I think I prefer the Rinspeeds. They're a fresher look.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...QQcmdZViewItem

 

those Champions are sweet.

 

I had 22's on my cayenne TT and bent one and cracked another. I love the look of the 22''s but god, make sure you are careful. I didn't even hit that big of a pothole and did $1500 worth of damage. These trucks weigh alot to be ridin on some small a$$ tires. I'm sticking with 20''s!

just my opinion.

 

Yes, I know...I really like these. Clean, classic design and I hear they are strong forged wheels. My CS is titanium, black trim package, black roof rails, and tequpiment side skirts...thought about painting the centers of these titanium gray.

Does anyone have these or a picture of these Champions mounted? Anyone have or have seen the 22" Rinspeeds mounted?

Thanks this is helping....!

 

Point well made. I followed your threads on your decision with great interest. I don't drive my truck much, and when I do, it's for short runs around town. Here in OC, the roads are in pretty pristine condition. I presently have 20" Champion RS97's in Hyper black, and while they are great, but they still look too small to me. It may b the color, and it may be the lip dsign, but the wheel gap just never looks right to me. You do make a good point though.

 

i am considering selling my Cayenne and might part with the Gemballas on it...

22's, painted to match the car

 

Too bad Rinspeed does not have their 23"s in 22" size. Those are my faves.

 

Well if you don't drive it everyday and your not beating on her you should be fine with 22''s.
Good luck!

 

They do! That's one of the wheels I'm considering. They just came out with 22" C5/1's...silver, anthracite or black.

 

These are the Rinspeed's I had replaced with OEM Techno's. The 23's look sick on the car but caused alot of vibration despite every effort to balance them.