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Posted by: Gearup May 17 2023, 01:51 PM

Good afternoon Gents,

I was hoping for some input on 18 inch wheels on my car. It currently has OEM hollow turbo twists but am considering going to a different Rim like the APEX EC-7RS as an option. The car currently has 911 brakes front and rear, however, I will be putting on refurbished red Boxster brakes all around. Although I understand beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, I was hoping to hear what you think might look better, especially with the red Boxster brakes installed. Also, any other 18 inch wheel recommendations would be appreciated as well. [attachmentid=876
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Posted by: Gearup May 17 2023, 01:58 PM

Couple more pics

Posted by: BillJ May 17 2023, 02:05 PM

The 996 my02 wheels do a great job showing off calipers. Never seen them on a 914 though. How about the larger newer fuchs?




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Posted by: sportlicherFahrer May 17 2023, 02:22 PM

New Fuchsfelge wheels are the first thing that popped in my head. Could be an interesting way to go. Fuchsfelge USA is currently running a 15% off sale, too...

https://www.fuchsfelgeusa.com/

https://www.fuchsfelgeusa.com/fuchs-wheels-for-porsche-991-black-2/

Posted by: Gearup May 17 2023, 03:25 PM

Thanks for the input. Keep it coming. Honest opinion. Do you think the current OEM rims look good or should I move in a different direction. Thanks

Posted by: Steve May 17 2023, 04:17 PM

Depending on the Rim, most 17's and 18's look like wagon wheels on a 914. Personally I think 16" rims looks the best. My six has 17" Fikse FM10's on it and certain angles i am on the fence on it, but overall I like them. Note that the taller the rim the worse the ride is, due to less rubber on the road. The 914 was designed with a tire height of 25" total.

Posted by: NARP74 May 17 2023, 04:34 PM

Not sure what size they are, but I love the wheels on @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19241 LS outlaw car.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296900&st=4400

Posted by: BillJ May 17 2023, 04:37 PM

Opinions are like @#$holes....

That said i dont like em. Fuchs or fiskes are nice. "F It" lol

Posted by: r_towle May 17 2023, 04:43 PM

I would love to see the big Fuchs on a car

Posted by: tygaboy May 17 2023, 05:16 PM

Mine are Ronal R9 wheels. 16X8 with 225/50 on the front, 16x9 245/45 rears. Note the fronts have an off set of 11, where the Fuchs 8s are 10.6. Rears are 13 offset vs the Fuchs 9 of 15.

I'm with Steve that 17" is the biggest that look good on a 914. One thing that makes a difference is if you keep the edge of the rim black (or at least dark), that masks the larger, lower profile tire a bit and keeps the visual proporitions in better scale, at least IMO. But as has been said: It's your car, do what makes you happy. Particularly when it's easily swapped items like wheels.


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Posted by: Gearup May 17 2023, 06:02 PM

I like the Fikse FM 10’s. Was considering 18 again as my car has a thousand dollars worth of rubber on them already lol. I like 17’ as well.

Posted by: ssstikircr May 17 2023, 08:25 PM

F: 18x8 225/40-18
R: 18x9.5 255/35-18

Posted by: Front yard mechanic May 17 2023, 08:33 PM

Go with the apex it will make your car pop

Posted by: Steve May 18 2023, 08:22 AM

Nice!! Who makes them and did you have to use spacers?

Posted by: Chris914n6 May 18 2023, 01:49 PM

There's a saying... if you don't like how the wheels look paint them black.

With a red car and red calipers black wheels would actually look sharp.

Personally I like 17s the best on a 914. I went with red Boxster wheels on a black car which will likely get wrapped in electric blue some day.

Posted by: AZBanks May 18 2023, 06:31 PM

These get my vote.

Posted by: BillJ May 19 2023, 06:50 AM

Recent bat auction. Only 1300 for a set.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/porsche-carrera-ii-wheels-by-bbs-2/

Posted by: barefoot May 19 2023, 07:01 AM

Your APEX example is a good looking wheel though it looks a little large for that wheel arch.

Here is a 17" option that fits the wheel wells nicely, shod with Raptor ZR AS 235/55's

Posted by: DRPHIL914 May 19 2023, 07:58 AM

I like these too. my favorite are the original fuchs but the new ones from USA Fucheledge would be a close second, or the BBS.

I have a set of Carrera IV's from a 996, at one point i was going to put on a boxster, they also are 8'' fronts and 10'' rears same as the Carrera II's. PM if you are interested i got them from a friend that used them on his 911 for DE days at Robeling Road, no rash at all just need to be cleaned up. i have no use for them and need to get them out of my garage! they are 18" rims.

Phil

Posted by: ssstikircr May 19 2023, 09:01 AM

They were off of one of the many 911s that have come n gone over the years. Had them in storage for a long time. Yes … I am using spacers.

Posted by: BillJ May 19 2023, 09:52 AM

Great but what are they so he can find a set?

Posted by: Gearup May 19 2023, 11:06 AM

PM’d. Thanks Dr. Phil
Brett