The Ultimate Wheels & Tires Thread - Page 5

samsnead · 09-13-2007, 07:41 AM

I'll need to buy a few more cars to keep up with all the rims I now want!

PAUL RODELO · 09-13-2007, 08:37 AM

Powder Coated Satin Black
Running 275's and 315's

Looks aggressive and goes well with black interior.

Best of luck with your wheel selection.

Paul

Rodsrsr · Rodsrsr's Garage

Iforged 8's & 10's

samsnead · 09-13-2007, 08:55 AM

Paul,

Your car looks awesome, I remeber seeing it in excellence.

Rod-I like the look of those wheels.

Moses · 09-13-2007, 08:58 AM

17" Rota Fox

Dan in Pasadena · Dan in Pasadena's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oracle

Here you go (just because you twist my arm):

What are these rims? Obviously, twists but don't look like any factory twists I've seen. Who makes them, availability?

PAUL RODELO · 09-13-2007, 12:18 PM

Sam,

Again, thanks for the car compliment.
The look I wanted was Aggressive.
I believe I was successful.
Gonna hate to see her go...but need to buy a house.

I think your selection of wheel will depend on the look you are comfortable with.
Well, you have a red wide body to start.
Tell us more.
Attach a pic.
You have many options.

Paul

Rodsrsr · Rodsrsr's Garage

Thanks Sam. I've been very happy with these wheels so far. They are a good, affordable forged wheel, that can be made in any size, offset you need.

jjwood · jjwood's Garage

More Lindsey's - "RSR" finish, 9.5 & 11x17, 275 & 315 BFG's.

faraji13 · faraji13's Garage

Been trying to decide the same thing. Blue Widebody 78 911 SC. Choice is either a pair of Speedline three-piece 18 x 8.5 & 10 or Antera 151's same size. The rear Speedlines are leaking air through the bolts, so while I'm having them fixed, I threw the Anteras on the back (fronts rub because the offset is a little off) and I actually like the way they look. Not a purist car at all, but let me know which direction you guys think I should go. I'll sell the set I don't keep.

More pics here: http://gallery.mac.com/faraji#100010

Rod, how deep is the lip on those things? I would swear you were running 10's and 12's from a quick glance

Bryan Beaumont · 09-13-2007, 05:12 PM

And more Lindsey's... 17x8 & 9.5's w/ 235/40 & 275/40 -17's.

tdatk · 09-13-2007, 07:21 PM

7&8 polished fuchs

Larry_Ratcliff · 09-13-2007, 08:05 PM

And more Lindseys... I am going to go with frosted Lindseys on my SC.

Oracle · 09-13-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

What are these rims? Obviously, twists but don't look like any factory twists I've seen. Who makes them, availability?

Hi Dan,
The wheels are Artec PA, these are German made by the same manufacturer as RH Wheels.

http://www.artec-gmbh.de/ (click on "Tech Informationen" then on "Gutachten")

They're beautiful and easy to clean but a bit heavy, Ok for the street but for the track I take my D90's

Rodsrsr · Rodsrsr's Garage

faraji, they are actually 8's & 10's, with 245's and 315's, only the design of the wheel allows for a really deep dish. Nice strosek by the way, you dont see to many in coupe versions. Looks good.

nameisbauer · nameisbauer's Garage

Jeff Alton,

What are these ?

village idiot · village idiot's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Beaumont

And more Lindsey's... 17x8 & 9.5's w/ 235/40 & 275/40 -17's.

Bryan, your car is the definition of "Pristine". Gorgeous..............

Hoffmanmotors · 09-14-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan Beaumont

And more Lindsey's... 17x8 & 9.5's w/ 235/40 & 275/40 -17's.

Im in LOVE.....

PAUL RODELO · 09-14-2007, 09:06 AM

Hey Bryan,

I actually like the look of 8 & 9.5 Lindseys better. I wonder how many aware your car is turbo carged as is mine. I have a great appreciation for you car set up.

Do you get a lot of resonance from you muffler?

Paul

Bryan Beaumont · 09-14-2007, 03:14 PM

Thanks Paul.
As you know the car is a 3 liter twin plug turbo with a large intercooler under the ducktail. I went with a very free flowing stainless Magnaflow muffler. The left hand pipe is just a dump pipe for the waste gate; I wanted the car to be a sleeper and appear to be a naturally aspirated car with traditional RS/RSR style dual exhaust.
The muffler has a really nice rumble at idle and just a slight bit of resonance as revs build, it sounds quite aggressive but not too loud IMO.

I've really enjoyed getting my car to this point, but am going to be putting the car for sale very soon. The car is very complete as far as engine, body, susp./brakes, wheels etc. Zach Mayne from Excellence has contacted me and it appears we will be doing a photo shoot soon for a story. I'm ready for my next Porsche and think my next one will be more of a dedicated track/time trial car. I don't have it in me to beat on this one at the track.

Paul, I am curious about the coffee and cars gathering in Irvine, is this a weekly gathering? It is a 2 hour drive from my house and I am considering attending some time soon.

Bryan