981 rims on a 987
Discussion
Hi there folks!
I'm new here - and if this has been posted before, I apologise! Couldn't seem to find anything on it.
Was wondering - I really like the look of the 20" Carrera Classic rims, found as option on the 981 Cayman series.
I'm torn between a great 987, or for a big premium, a near-new 981. Both are of the S variant, with PDK, for what it's worth.
Now...would it be possible to retro-fit 20" 981 Carrera classic rims onto a 987? Would this look ridiculous? Would it even work? At present, the 987 has 18 inch standard rims.
Be interested to hear what you all have to say!
Best regards!
I'm new here - and if this has been posted before, I apologise! Couldn't seem to find anything on it.
Was wondering - I really like the look of the 20" Carrera Classic rims, found as option on the 981 Cayman series.
I'm torn between a great 987, or for a big premium, a near-new 981. Both are of the S variant, with PDK, for what it's worth.
Now...would it be possible to retro-fit 20" 981 Carrera classic rims onto a 987? Would this look ridiculous? Would it even work? At present, the 987 has 18 inch standard rims.
Be interested to hear what you all have to say!
Best regards!
No personal experience but a quick google highlighted this thread where someone has done it. http://www.planet-9.com/porsche-tires-and-wheels/9...
dewetdavel said:
Hi there folks!
I'm new here - and if this has been posted before, I apologise! Couldn't seem to find anything on it.
Was wondering - I really like the look of the 20" Carrera Classic rims, found as option on the 981 Cayman series.
I'm torn between a great 987, or for a big premium, a near-new 981. Both are of the S variant, with PDK, for what it's worth.
Now...would it be possible to retro-fit 20" 981 Carrera classic rims onto a 987? Would this look ridiculous? Would it even work? At present, the 987 has 18 inch standard rims.
Be interested to hear what you all have to say!
Best regards!
I was all ready to call you out for that most heinous of crimes - forward dating the wheels on a Porsche. However, I've got to say those Classics look pretty good! I'm new here - and if this has been posted before, I apologise! Couldn't seem to find anything on it.
Was wondering - I really like the look of the 20" Carrera Classic rims, found as option on the 981 Cayman series.
I'm torn between a great 987, or for a big premium, a near-new 981. Both are of the S variant, with PDK, for what it's worth.
Now...would it be possible to retro-fit 20" 981 Carrera classic rims onto a 987? Would this look ridiculous? Would it even work? At present, the 987 has 18 inch standard rims.
Be interested to hear what you all have to say!
Best regards!
No idea what it'll do to the ride/handling/gearing mind. I've always been of the opinion that Porsches (or any car for that matter) drive best on the smallest wheels that'll fit over the brakes.
tenfour said:
I was all ready to call you out for that most heinous of crimes - forward dating the wheels on a Porsche. However, I've got to say those Classics look pretty good!
No idea what it'll do to the ride/handling/gearing mind. I've always been of the opinion that Porsches (or any car for that matter) drive best on the smallest wheels that'll fit over the brakes.
Those wheels are Carrera S III wheels....the classics are the diamond cut jobbies that I have on my 981.No idea what it'll do to the ride/handling/gearing mind. I've always been of the opinion that Porsches (or any car for that matter) drive best on the smallest wheels that'll fit over the brakes.
I am not a fan of forward/reversing dating any spec's on Porsches though.
Tyre wall stiffness and overall weight can have an impact also. The newer 20 inch 981 wheels are quite light. I've had 19 inch wheels with Michelin Winter tyres and 20 inch Summers on my 981. Just picking them up and carrying them I think the 19 inch were heavier. The rears especially. Don't forget that as the tyre gets wider they need to add more reinforcement or the tyre will deform. A narrower tyre with a smaller side wall can be lighter but it can't be more compliant.
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