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Chris W said:The Speedlines, IIRC, apart from costing an arm, a leg and a kidney
NottsC4S said:Chris W said:The Speedlines, IIRC, apart from costing an arm, a leg and a kidney
and that's just per wheel :grin:
ko993c4s said:Yep - they are really pricey - been quoted £3500 for a set of 4 (apparently new)... I have looked at the VELOCE versions - cheap at £900 for set of 4 but just dont look right...
WHY am I looking for a set...? Visually, a stunning set of wheels that sets off the 993 shape well...
BUT great feedback and comments - THANK YOU... Maybe stick with my current ones ...
What about ROOCK ? Any thoughts on them ...?
Chris W said:ROOCK are well regarded AFAIK, their wheels look good IMO, there is a member here selling a used set (not split rim) for a very fair price.
Another option is Cargraphics...check them out on user '993C2S' in the forum garage.
ko993c4s said:Widebody rears, dished wheels, shiny rim lips... sheer alloy wheel porn heaven !
ChrisW said:The Speedlines, IIRC, apart from costing an arm, a leg and a kidney are liable to suffer from stress fatigue cracking aren't they?I understand the centres are magnesium, so are light but any damage cant be repaired which is why most owners do not use them much apart from special occasions. SO if they do come up for sale they are snapped up by the few who do have the funds or desire for authenticity for cars that were supplied from the factory, or going for the RS look. Same goes for the 964RS Cup I's...
993C2S said:ko993c4s said:Widebody rears, dished wheels, shiny rim lips... sheer alloy wheel porn heaven !
Agreed, trouble is the 993 RS Speedlines aren't very dished at all. 964 3.6 Turbo Speedlines are much better on a 993 WB IMO. RH Alurad do excellent replicas.
ChrisW said:The Speedlines, IIRC, apart from costing an arm, a leg and a kidney are liable to suffer from stress fatigue cracking aren't they?I understand the centres are magnesium, so are light but any damage cant be repaired which is why most owners do not use them much apart from special occasions. SO if they do come up for sale they are snapped up by the few who do have the funds or desire for authenticity for cars that were supplied from the factory, or going for the RS look. Same goes for the 964RS Cup I's...
Chris, this is correct for Cup 1 Mags, but not 993 RS wheels. They are made of aluminium and are tough wheels. Ironically, being fitted to the RS, they are one of the heaviest 993 wheels made! The problem with them is not with cracking, but more with corrosion, due to the diamond turned and lacquered outer rims - these corrode very easily.
Chris & James, cheers for mentioning the Cargraphics which I have for sale :thumb: Specific 993 WB fitment, super deep dish, lightweight and in mint condition
Only advertised on this fine forum. After that I'll bung them on the other usual places.