997.2 C4S - Alloy Wheel change

[M5Sime]

Hi all.. I am sure there are threads that are discussing the specifics of what wheels are possible to fit and swap.

I wanted an opinion on upgrade/swap..

I am looking at a C4S that has the diamond finish Turbo alloys. The car is Guards Red and I REALLY like the look of the GTS with the black centre lock wheels.. I am not interested in centre lock.. But there seem quite a few options for that design of rim..

Also - I read somewhere that the Turbo alloy is Forged.. (I am unsure whether it is the same wheel as fitted as optional to the C4S).. I am keen to keep weight low and have a strong wheel.. The prices skyrocket with fully forged vs roll forged (I recall it is called), vs something like a heat treated cast alloy.

Any votes/thoughts on this design of rim in aftermarket options?


Some ideas -

GTS OEM




Supperleggera aftermarket -




BBS CH-R rims



Brixton Forged





Note that I do not own the rights to any of these images and posted here with acknowledgment to the original owner..

[moonigan]

There are some BBS CH alloys for sale on 911UK that are wide fitment.

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=132834

[Chris Stott]

Not a fan of black wheels, but the black turbo looks fabulous... perfect tyre:arch gap.

[Cheib]

I’m a bid fan of BBS FI-R which I think come in 5 lug for a 997....they look fantastic !

PH thread here with pics. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[M5Sime]

Cheib said:

I’m a bid fan of BBS FI-R which I think come in 5 lug for a 997....they look fantastic !

PH thread here with pics. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Wow - thank you.. Nice option and fully Forged.. Guessing decent price tag too!

[M5Sime]

moonigan said:

There are some BBS CH alloys for sale on 911UK that are wide fitment.

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=132834

Thank you! I will take a look...