Help me choose the look (SC)

[Phil Blacklock]

Dear All,
My car came with a set of 71/2x17" and 9"x 17" turbo twister wheels fitted which really filled out the guards nicely.
However it steers better on the standard 6" and 7"x 16" Fuchs I have fitted.
Dilemna: Go with the stock look or the meaner twisters ?
What do you think ?

Regards,
Phillip

[crustychief]

I am no expert but I think I would rather have the car with its original steering geometry. I think to sacrifice safety for opinionated looks is kind of foolish. You have a beautiful car and I like the look of the twisters on it though. JMHO

[Ofishbein]

I think these cars look best with Fuchs - the twists look oddly out of place. If you must have 17s, get some Altons (Zuffenhaus).

[jtratza]

Never really liked the twists but on that top picture they look pretty good. Maybe its the air damn or great color. I'd stick with a polished set of fuchs with black classic centers in mid gloss.

[81SCRosewood]

Originally Posted by Ofishbein

I think these cars look best with Fuchs - the twists look oddly out of place. If you must have 17s, get some Altons (Zuffenhaus).

I second this!

[efhughes3]

I've never liked twist wheels. Porsche didn't even take the time to make LH and RH versions, which really seems silly to me. Fuchs, all the way!

[Tsunamiboy]

NO twists
YES fuchs

[flat6pilot]

The twists look goofy.

Stick with the Fuchs.

Sell the twists and get a set of 7"(8") and 9" Fuchs.

[twistoffat]

I´d have to give my vote to the Fuchs. I just get the impression from looking at them that they belong on your car and they match the black trim and the lip spoiler. The twisters look out of place

[D911SC]

For a local opinion I prefer the Fuchs. I think an original look is far more desirable, although a little tweaking is fine in my book.

I used to have an SC will fully polished Fuchs but on my current one (10 years gap between cars) I decided to shine up the std finish by polishing the rims and leaving the centres. This is less bling but with the same impact I was looking for with the wheels.

Here's a pic of the polished result. I think the twists are wrong. Nice car by the way, a shiny red 911 is always easy on the eye ....

[carrera turbo]

the twisters are just wrong on a accordion bumper car. the fuchs all the way, maybe add the rock guard "shark tail" or a carrera decal both removable and will maybe give you a different look. im not a red car guy but your car looks great on the stockers.

ed

[Hansv]

Hi there, Phil;

Originally Posted by Phil Blacklock

....it steers better on the standard 6" and 7"x 16" Fuchs I have fitted....

That is just about all the reason you need to stick with the Fuchses, I would say.
Taste being a personal matter, they would also be my choiche when it comes to looks.

[Macroni]

move 7s up front & get 9s in the back!

[spence88mph]

Originally Posted by Macroni

move 7s up front & get 9s in the back!

at least 7s and 8s...

fuches all the way!!!

the only other wheel I would consider on an impact would be Rufs which i think can look great, heavy but great.

[tharbert]

The twisty's on your car look good because of the contrast. Consider polishing the Fuchs pedals. It makes the wheels pop.

[scotricker]

like this

[911st]

Sorry but twists are ugg's on all cars. Worse on an SC.

Fuchs. I love the Dunlop Z1's. Great high performance tire worthy of a Porsche that dose everything very well.

[Forza]

Fuchs!

[stormmaster]

Check with Buckterrier on here,....He has a set of 17'' Fuchs for sale very reasonable.

[Grady Clay]

+18. Fuchs.

7x16, 215/55x16 front,
8x16, 245/50x16 rear.






The 9x16 in the rear work well on track but look ‘too wide’ to my lame ‘old-school’ eye.

Best,
Grady