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> Looking for input on wheel options, Looking for Alternatives to the turbo twists 18 inch wheels
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post May 17 2023, 01:51 PM
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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.Attached Image Attached ImageAttached ImageAttached Image[attachmentid=876
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post May 17 2023, 04:34 PM
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Not sure what size they are, but I love the wheels on @tygaboy LS outlaw car.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...900&st=4400
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post May 17 2023, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(NARP74 @ May 17 2023, 03:34 PM) *

Not sure what size they are, but I love the wheels on @tygaboy LS outlaw car.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...900&st=4400


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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Gearup   Looking for input on wheel options   May 17 2023, 01:51 PM
Gearup   Couple more pics   May 17 2023, 01:58 PM
BillJ   The 996 my02 wheels do a great job showing off cal...   May 17 2023, 02:05 PM
AZBanks   The 996 my02 wheels do a great job showing off ca...   May 18 2023, 06:31 PM
DRPHIL914   The 996 my02 wheels do a great job showing off c...   May 19 2023, 07:58 AM
Gearup   [quote name='AZBanks' post='3078464' date='May 18...   May 19 2023, 11:06 AM
sportlicherFahrer   How about the larger newer fuchs? New Fuchsfel...   May 17 2023, 02:22 PM
Gearup   Thanks for the input. Keep it coming. Honest opini...   May 17 2023, 03:25 PM
Steve   Depending on the Rim, most 17's and 18's l...   May 17 2023, 04:17 PM
NARP74   Not sure what size they are, but I love the wheels...   May 17 2023, 04:34 PM
tygaboy   Not sure what size they are, but I love the wheel...   May 17 2023, 05:16 PM
BillJ   Opinions are like @#$holes.... That said i d...   May 17 2023, 04:37 PM
r_towle   I would love to see the big Fuchs on a car   May 17 2023, 04:43 PM
Gearup   I like the Fikse FM 10’s. Was considering 18 ag...   May 17 2023, 06:02 PM
ssstikircr   F: 18x8 225/40-18 R: 18x9.5 255/35-18   May 17 2023, 08:25 PM
Steve   F: 18x8 225/40-18 R: 18x9.5 255/35-18 Nice...   May 18 2023, 08:22 AM
ssstikircr   F: 18x8 225/40-18 R: 18x9.5 255/35-18 Nice...   May 19 2023, 09:01 AM
BillJ   [quote name='Steve' post='3078349' date='May 18 2...   May 19 2023, 09:52 AM
Front yard mechanic   Go with the apex it will make your car pop   May 17 2023, 08:33 PM
Chris914n6   There's a saying... if you don't like how ...   May 18 2023, 01:49 PM
BillJ   Recent bat auction. Only 1300 for a set. https:/...   May 19 2023, 06:50 AM
barefoot   Your APEX example is a good looking wheel though i...   May 19 2023, 07:01 AM


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