I went Fikse FM 10 for mine. They definitely give it a different look, but it's purposeful and retro at the same time. (Mine are all black)

D@mn Matteo, I'm swaying hard with the "go CL" guys!!

Wider than tall has some inherent badassedness...

goodygoodygoody.

Mike, theres plenty of MG's over here that have Centre lock hubs (or 'knock-off' hubs as they call them) so you shouldn't have any legal issues using the CL's.

Keith

we NEED to find the right wheels. The Kraftwerkz guys are MIA. $15k for some real RSR seems a little extravagant.

I looked at some Jongbloed and Fikse but seem too modern.

The old 5 spoke Hillbrand look right but nobody makes the right style anymore.

I am not putting BBS Motorsports on it.

Cool! thank you!

"I am not putting BBS Motorsports on it."

Bless you, child! You just won a free beer - anytime you want to stop by.

I won't use BBS Motorsports wheels either, really I won't.... :)

Do I get beer now too?!?!

Cheers

I sense a little sarcasm in your reply... :(

I vote for CL's also! That would make it even cooler then cool times 10!!

I'm in the same boat here.. I'm looking for something a bit different for my IROC clone.. those magnesium center locks look great and I have been on a hunt lately for something very close to that look, but no luck here...


Jay

Your running a Motec and keeping the twin distributor setup?

Why not 12 coil packs with ignitors and get rid of those things. I hate them and have considered going Motec one day just to loose them.

Oops, I should have read on. Sorry!!

mike, $15000 for the real deal does sound like lots but it would be a pretty nice investment-i doubt you'd loose a penny if you resold later (you'd probably make on them)

No market or a limited does not bode well for investment, one has to have more than a desire for the item i.e. the means also to procure it.
As far as the twin dizzy I would have chosen the CDI as well. I must say too that I am reticent to make critical comments about someone's carefully planned and obvioulsy expensive engine build, but it is well settled that a CDI will yield better performance over the dizzy.

Matteo, here are the guys in England i found who make a nice 6 spoke centerlock (GT40) which is not so far from the 5 spokle 917 if painted/ anodized right. Great thing is that you can order custom offsets and finish to your specs, in 15,16 and 17 inches. (Andy or others in the UK, can you tell us about these guys... haven't had a chance to contact due to being frigging busy with work,etc)

http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/pages/wheels_cast.html

Will pm you about the hubs as have been tied up in miami this week on bizness.

Those are nice...

I also looked at these... Imagine them all black

Profil 5

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165943092.jpg

Mag

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165943130.jpg



Then I look at these.... and I am not so sure anymore

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1165943342.jpg

I agree

your car is gonna wanna stand out on all levels, and it isn't exactly a replica.....its just retro...

go with some wheels other then the fuch's....(MO)

Hey matteo,

Here's mine with the black FM-10's: (In the garage waiting for some welding/bodywork)

Personally, because they are spoked and black, I still think they have a retro racecar feel.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/220516-check-out-new-project-69er-post2978289.html#post2978289

so this bottom pic is RSR finish right???

Yes... this is what I currently have. Lindsey 9.5x17 and 11x17 in RSR finish.

FWIW - I think fuchs are awesome on this car...

Fuchs all the way. The Fikses look clunky -

thanks. I vote fuchs.

Fuch it !

What bumpers are going this car?
Fuchs are not for every 911.

I'd explore newer rims in an 18inch diameter for a C2/964.

If it is an early 911 backdate I'd say Fuchs.
Imo Fuchs on a 993 just don't look right.

18" wheels on air-cooled 911's don't look right, IMO.

This will be an IROC look car.
I am exploring the possibility of having a mould of the RSR wheels made so that we can then have the RSR/917 replica wheels made in any diameter, size and offset.

These will be cast wheels. I will have a second set of Kodiak, BBS or Fikse for the track, where look is secondary to performance.

Let me know if anybody is interested in a group buy of the RSR wheels.

Teo,
I'm pretty sure you can get wheels cut on a 3-D CAM tool. I don't think you would need to cast your own. That might be more cost effective?

The biker guys do this type of custom wheels all the time.
Looking good!

Doug

I'm interested Matteo but Doug is right, a CAD/CAM cut center that can be bolted to rim outers the same way the Kraftwerkz wheels are made is better, stronger, lighter and probably cheaper. I think the Kraftwerkz centers are cast, or at least they look that way, but a piece milled out would allow you to replace dinged lips, change offsets & would probably be strong enough to use on the track.

BTW, why not use 15" centerlocks to mount the big Goodyear or Avon slicks. That look is awesome! It loses something aesthetically when you go to lower profile tires. If you need the wider variety of tires in 17", then I guess you gotta go that route...and of course with 15"'s, you will need 930 or 917 brakes to fit in there! My vote is for 15"'s but 17" practicality will probably win out.

Sorry I did not explain myself correctly.
They cast the center, cut it and then bolt it to outer rims. EXACTLY how Kraftwerkz do it.
They can do 15", 16", 17" diameters and we customize witdh and offset.
PM me. I am putting together a list of the people interested to maybe get a group buy.

Matteo,

Get in touch with these guys:

http://www.race-car-replicas.com/

Fran is the owner and a great guy. They are building an extremely high quality 917 replica and I would bet he can help you with wheels. My understanding is they are having the correct type and size wheels made.

Good luck!

Terry
I just emailed Fran. We'll see. Thanks!

Terry, I see you are contemplating either a boss or a 917........
Do us all a favour and go for the 917! It could make for a very popular thread on the board!

Centerlocks, CENTERlocks, CENTERLOCKS!!!!

Appearance aside there are benefits to the 18s..

Something Bill V. posted elsewhere
Lower aspect ratio tires run at lower slip angles, they respond quicker more linearly and run cooler.

And get hammered on the street. And look like clown shoes.
And forget about 18" for track tires -

behold.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1166563203.jpg

more to follow.

OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you serious? Those guys with GT3 Cup cars must have a really rough time finding track tires, and all of those 993, 996, 997's etc must have to constantly replace their bent wheels...

Maybe it needs 2 sets of wheels?
Set of retro 15 or 16 Fuchs with soft riding 40 or 45 series tires for the street.
2nd a set of 17s or 18s with 35 or 30 series DOT race rubber.
I have a set of Toyo RA-1s on 18s for my street/DE tire.
Time to photo shop some various rim styles/diameters on your awesome ride.
True Cory.