What's wrong with this setup?

[Scooter]

Okay, after being on the board for a while, I have observed an overall negative response toward an SC or Carrera having 993 or C2 Cup rims, but I really like the looks of Mikkel's Carrera with C2 Cups (see pic below). If one were to put Porsche 993 or Cups (not aftermarket) with proper spacers/adapters on a Carrera for street application, what's wrong with this setup? I welcome all input, personal or performance comments alike. Thanks in advance!



***The Fuchs look great also, Mikkel***

[rfuerst911sc]

I don't think there is anything wrong with it but some "purists' will say they are not period correct,I am a firm believer in the mind set of its your car you do what you want!! I like the Fuchs on my 83SC and I am considering having them polished,it is not period correct for my model year but lots of folks do it!! As long as the 17 inch wheels will do no harm to the suspension I say go for it if thats what you want.

[jmohn]

To me nothing says Porsche (on a pre-993 car) like Fuchs. I wouldn't think of putting anything else on my SC. BUT, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" (or owner, as the case may be). If some other wheel makes you happy, put 'em on. The great thing about wheels is they're so easily changed.

Have fun,

Jerry M
'78 SC

[FenderGuy]

Do people buy Porsches to be "purists"? No because there is always someone wanting more speed, body change, etc. Do what you want to your car you are the one driving it, not the "purist". Sorry to say but some of these "purists" have lost the translation on what it is to own a Porsche.

[Groesbeck Hurricane]

If there are no indications that using those wheels will cause harm or damage to your vehicle, I see no reason why you cannot do what you want to your personal Porsche. Now, personally, I like keeping period specific and, personally, do not like those wheels. But I don't drive your Porsche, you do. What makes you happy? I would suggest you keep the original wheels. When it comes time to sell this could be an extra that tips the buyer towards you. Worst case, you have four nice wheels to sell to someone who wants their Porsche back to pure form!

[Bill Verburg]

Personally I love the 964 cup wheels. The issue is that they have the wrong o/s for an early chassis. Yes spacers can be used to fit them in the wheel well, with the penalties of excess weight, decreased strength and decreased rigidity.

If the car is used only for the street then nothing but the looks matter. If the car is tracked, more and more sanctioning bodies prohibit their use of spacers every year.

[stomachmonkey]

Swapped the Fuchs on my car for the newer rims.

I like it.

To each his own.



Scott

[krichard]

I put cups on my car last week and couldn't be happier with the way the car looks now. They make it look much more aggressive and modern. I like Fuchs also, especially some of the ones that Al Reed has done. They look awesome and correct on these cars. I can understand wanting to keep these cars period correct. They all look good to me.

[yelcab1]

nothing's wrong unless YOU don't like it.

[targa80]

Being period correct will only really apply when we are all dead and buried. That will be when the car is 50 years old and are in limited quantities. I will be Seventy-Eight years old when my car reaches Fifty. Hopefully I will be able to drive it and have people admire it for what it will be. A classic automobile from a period long gone. Do what makes you happy I know I am.

[Scooter]

Thanks for the replies. At least I know that I am not the only one who likes this look. I guess there is no real issue if these wheels are used for non track use. The cars above look great!

[thomschoon]

When I bought my car I was going to put the Fuchs back on but have grown to like the newer look.

[stealthn]

Opinions are like *********s; everybody's got one.

Do what ever YOU like...I don't really like those, but your opinion may vary.

[ischmitz]

It's missing a wing

[350HP930]

I love the look of the original fuchs but I am also doing the hybrid cup wheels thing mostly for reasons of having a large selection of wide and low profile rubber.

17" wheels are king when it comes to the best selection of race and street rubber and 930s need all the traction they can get.

I have even gone as far as having two sets, one for the street tires and one for the race rubber.

If I win the lottery I would love to get a set of those wide 17" fuch replicas.

[Kevin Stewart]

I dont think putting oe wheels on is all that bad, I nad the c2 style and the 993 style before doing the widebody, but my wheels were after market and didnt require spacers, I have noticed that all the guys that have broken this style wheel or cracked them were playing f1 driving and dropping a wheel off the pavement in the corner in which its kinda like hitting a chuck hole, So even if you do parking lot stuff or road course stuff just dont drop a wheel off and you will be ok, I like the fuchs also but they just date the car like a cragar ss dates a car, the deep dish style is a 80's thing, Kevin

[Eric Coffey]

Aesthetics are one thing (subjective), but you can't argue with the additional un-sprung weight. Depending on which style you go with, you can be lugging around an extra 30+ pounds, in very undesirable locations!

[Kevin Stewart]

I dont really think his driving skills (no offense)are good enough on the track to tell the difference between the two wheel weights, actual the 17 has a smaller side wall and more contact patch then the stock 6 and 7, as far as that matters there is very few people on this bbs that could tell the difference between the two weights on the track, most would actual like the 17's better because of the better tire factor, Kevin

[Victor]

Period shmeriod. These are cars not historic castles. Do it if you think it looks good.

[magilla]

Yep. I put aftermarket 17" twists on my '83, and I love 'em. They are heavy, and I will need a different set of wheels for track use in the future. For now, they do double duty and are perfectly fine. They look good on the street, and I haven't surpassed teh cars' skills on the track, so no worries.