What wheels are these?
What wheels are these?
Hello! I am looking at a 1999 Carrera to buy and it has these wheels. I don't think they are the Hollow-spoke Turbo Twist rims that the car is optioned with, but I can't figure out which rims they are. They look close to the turbo twists but not exact. Is it just the angle and lighting or does someone know which rims these are?
Re: What wheels are these?
Definitely not hollow twists. I'm pretty sure that they aren't even factory wheels.
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Re: What wheels are these?
They resemble the stock wheels from my 1999 C2. Not hollow spoke.
Kevin
1999 C2 - Vesuvio Metallic
OP Kansas
1999 C2 - Vesuvio Metallic
OP Kansas
Re: What wheels are these?
It's really hard to tell with those photos. I was thinking maybe Boxster twists, but the photo quality makes it nearly impossible to judge.
The lip step is much more pronounced in the photos in the original post than the ones Einsteiger posted.
The lip step is much more pronounced in the photos in the original post than the ones Einsteiger posted.
Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.
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Re: What wheels are these?
This looks like the same wheel. I had better luck when I changed my search from 18" to 17". They looked small. Described as OEM Porsche Boxster (986) 17" wheel. I have to assume they were sold on the non-S.
https://www.ebay.com/i/352892148557?chn=ps
https://www.ebay.com/i/233440901128?chn=ps
https://www.ebay.com/i/352892148557?chn=ps
https://www.ebay.com/i/233440901128?chn=ps
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2003 Carrera: Dark Teal Metallic
Re: What wheels are these?
Those are definitely the rims. Thanks, @Dr_Strangelove (whew!).
This car has too many incongruities, I’m passing.
This is my first post here - as I’m in the market for my first 996 - and I greatly appreciate the quick, thoughtful response!
This car has too many incongruities, I’m passing.
This is my first post here - as I’m in the market for my first 996 - and I greatly appreciate the quick, thoughtful response!
Re: What wheels are these?
Don't worry, we won't let it happen again
We're happy to help, so just post up what you're looking at and we'll help how we can.
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Re: What wheels are these?
Awesome! Welcome to the Outpost and enjoy the hunt.
2003 Carrera: Dark Teal Metallic
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Re: What wheels are these?
Great to have you here and posting! There are several people here who are always looking at what's for sale out there. Like gnat said, let us know kind of what interests you and we can be on the lookout - year, coupe or cabriolet, color, etc.
Here's a link to a search engine that will search Facebook marketplace nationwide, along with ebay and other for sale websites:
https://cultcars.us/cgi-bin/listings.cg ... e+996&loc=
It isn't perfect, but I'm using it in my 914 search and it uncovers cars that I haven't found looking elsewhere.
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Re: What wheels are these?
Where are you looking? Someone here might be close and get eyes on candidates. I was looking across the country so I used a craigslist aggregator, but feel free to post anything you need an opinion on.
A pre-purchase inspection is a must. These cars are not exactly hen's teeth, so in general follow your head and not your heart. Seems like you've got the right attitude already.
Mike
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2000 Ocean Blue 996 Carrera 2
1982 928 (sold)
Strange things I have in head, that will to hand.
2000 Ocean Blue 996 Carrera 2
1982 928 (sold)