BRAID 17" Fuchs Replica Wheels. Input Requested.

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by floridabmx

$4000 for semi forged reps? Id rather buy some genuine fuchs get them machined and buy all new bbs motorsport 17" halves personally.

Would these be original centers? Thirty year old centers? Metal fatigued centers?

Many of our customers say they prefer to trust new construction over excellent but old construction.

[wayner]

Classy response, I like it.

To be clear, these wheels are tested to German TUV standards, not some cheap uncertified Chinese knockoffs, am I right?

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

Would these be original centers? Thirty year old centers? Metal fatigued centers?

Many of our customers say they prefer to trust new construction over excellent but old construction.

Sorry for my pre-coffee remarks above; they seem a little harsh in the caffeinated light I am now bathed in.

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by wayner

Classy response, I like it.

To be clear, these wheels are tested to German TUV standards, not some cheap uncertified Chinese knockoffs, am I right?

Classy? perhaps a little brusque? Anyway, yes, they are tested to TUV standards.

[BRAIDusa]

Here's a quick picture I snapped today of the ET0 17x11 on the back of a 930.

[BRAIDusa]

and a picture of the backside for Kaefer

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Lighting adjusted

[BRAIDusa]

[QUOTE=Shaun 84 Targa;8521202]Lighting adjusted

Thanks you Shaun.

[BRAIDusa]

Here are a few more:

[BRAIDusa]

I got a tire mounted on the 11x17 today. A worn out 315/35-17 Nitto.




Then test fitted it on a 2002 996 Carrera 2.








I wasn't concerned about tire clearance or anything. This is a ET0 offset 930 wheel after all. No, I wanted to check that the inner profile would clear big brakes. I needn't have been concerned. Looks like we nailed it.

In the rear the caliper as almost flush with the mounting face, just like a 930 so there's loads of room:






But in the front it sits proud of the wheel mounting face, by quite a lot. Fortunately this is what we were trying to accommodate with the design so it fit perfectly







Big thanks to Auto Europe in Birmingham for the loan of the 996 and for mounting the tire. (I think they want a set or two to be honest). The car is for sale by the way.





I'm not sure what brakes are on a 02 Carrera 2 but I think thsy might be the same as the 993 Turbo: the Big reds! If that's the case then we are could to go on any 964, 993 and at least a 996 Carrera 2.

Later this week I'll put it on the 930 again and, if I can find any, a 964 and 993.

We also now have pricing and offset ranges for each width so I will be publishing those later this week. Wheels are now in production so we should be able to start shipping very soon!

Very exciting.

[KTL]

996 Carrera 2 has moderately sized brakes. They're a bit larger in front than 993 in rotor diameter but the caliper itself is smaller. Rears are generally the same size but 993 has a much deeper rotor offset.

996 vs 993

Front 318x28 vs. 304x32
Rear 299x24 vs. 299x24

Big Red (turbo) 996 vs 993

Front 330x34 vs 322x32
Rear 330x28 vs 322x28

The 996 style calipers are rather bulky and can present clearance problems. 996tt Brakes for 911 993 style calipers are a bit sleeker and offer a little better clearance Big Red complete upgrade for 911 914 930

930 clearance should be a non-issue. 930 brakes can fit under 15 in. Fuchs

[BRAIDusa]

Thanks Kevin. That's very useful. I'm really good up to 1989 then I get a bit vague.

Originally Posted by KTL

996 Carrera 2 has moderately sized brakes. They're a bit larger in front than 993 in rotor diameter but the caliper itself is smaller. Rears are generally the same size but 993 has a much deeper rotor offset.

996 vs 993

Front 318x28 vs. 304x32
Rear 299x24 vs. 299x24

Big Red (turbo) 996 vs 993

Front 330x34 vs 322x32
Rear 330x28 vs 322x28

The 996 style calipers are rather bulky and can present clearance problems. 996tt Brakes for 911 993 style calipers are a bit sleeker and offer a little better clearance Big Red complete upgrade for 911 914 930

930 clearance should be a non-issue. 930 brakes can fit under 15 in. Fuchs

[BRAIDusa]

Here are a few pics from this evening's 930 test fit, with tire!

[jhelgesen]

Thats hawt

[OldSpool87]

Paul,

Could you take a few of the front wheels maybe at half lock?

Thanks!

[930 ZZZ]

Paul,

What size of tires are you running?

Thanks

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by 930 ZZZ

Paul,

What size of tires are you running?

Thanks

This one is 11" width at ET0 with a 315/35 tire. Available from 7" to 12" wide in 1/2" increments from ET-50 to ET70 for 911, 964, 993, 996, 924, 944, Boxster and probably a few others.

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by OldSpool87

Paul,

Could you take a few of the front wheels maybe at half lock?

Thanks!

Well, yes and no. The front is a CCW. We only have the one rear wheel stateside right now as it's a prototype.

[BRAIDusa]

So I think it is fair to say today is the BIG day. With today's introduction of the new, full range of BRAID 17" Porsche Classic wheels I think we can say this project has concluded!

Thank you so much to everyone who either had technical input, encouraging words or trusted us enough to put down actual money to make these wheels become a reality. The Pelican community truly is special. With that said here is the range of widths, offsets, weights and prices that should soon be available from our hosts:


For RSR finish please add $100 per wheel. Custom finishes are also possible. Weights are approximate and depend on final specification.


Those of you who know about these things may already have realized that the exstensive offset range coupled with the built in brake clearance people requested means that these wheels can be ordered to fit way more than pre 1990 911s. We can now offer authentic looking, high quality classic wheels for 964, 993, 996 and maybe even beyond. 924, 944, 928 and 968 should be possible too as well as Boxster and perhaps Cayman. Spread the word. classic wheels for everyone!.

Although these wheels are ready to order now and are actually in production it should be noted that they won't be ready to ship to sometime in June.

Any questions let me know and thank you all once more.

[PcarPhil]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

How much negative camber is dialed into that rear suspension?