Which wheels for Porsche 964 C2?

[Masher964]

I've just had the suspension changed for Bilstein PSS10 @ Centre Gravity (highly recommended) and the aftermarket Cup 1 wheels now seem too heavy. I think they are over 12kg each (estimate). If I was looking for some sub 10kg wheels, what suggestions does anyone have? I definitely want to stick to 17" wheel size since I've heard so many reports of 18" wheels being unsatisfactory on this car.
Sport Classic (BBS) 17" - 9kg
New Fuchs 17" (when released) - 8kg
Beyond this I'm struggling - thoughts appreciated.

[g7jhp]

16" Fuchs?

[thegoose]

Genuine Cup 1s? Circa £1000/set

I'm not sure of the weight but 996 C4 wheels (5 symmetrical almost triangular looking spokes) suit 964s nicely - they were dead cheap when they (rarely) came up on eBay because no-one wants 17s for 996s, circa £3-400/set

[mollytherocker]

thegoose said:

Genuine Cup 1s? Circa £1000/set

I'm not sure of the weight but 996 C4 wheels (5 symmetrical almost triangular looking spokes) suit 964s nicely - they were dead cheap when they (rarely) came up on eBay because no-one wants 17s for 996s, circa £3-400/set

If you mean the Boxster ones, apparently they are pretty much the lightest Porsche wheels you can buy!

MTR

[MrCooke]

g7jhp said:

16" Fuchs?

Sadly fronts won't fit.

[g7jhp]

MrCooke said:

g7jhp said:

16" Fuchs?

Sadly fronts won't fit.

Good point!

[will_968]

Depends on the look you're going for, but I really like the Volks TE37s on older Porsches. And depending on your cars colour, I like them in the dull gold colour. Also, benefit is, you can always sell them separately from your car if you ever want to and get 80% of your money back (same with the BBS).

[Vic_S]

mollytherocker said:

If you mean the Boxster ones, apparently they are pretty much the lightest Porsche wheels you can buy!

MTR

Yep, I bought my 964 with 986 Boxster S wheels on it (same wheel also be found on early 996 C2's).

The 996 C4 wheels look different (spokes are more "petal" shaped) but also a good fit.

[thegoose]

mollytherocker said:

If you mean the Boxster ones, apparently they are pretty much the lightest Porsche wheels you can buy!

MTR

No, I mean 996 C4 ones

These are they, as per Boxsey's blog http://boxsey.blogspot.co.uk/
He got them for £258!

[thegoose]

[Vic_S]

Some good info here

http://www.944racing.de/wheelweights.php

[Wozy68]

I've just sold a set of genuine Cup2 16" alloys off my 993 with two rear legal tyres and fronts had 6MM of tread.

I got a £100 for them on ebay. Bloke couldn't believe his luck, I couldn't believe they didn't get me more.

[Masher964]

thegoose said:

Genuine Cup 1s? Circa £1000/set

I've yet to see a set of genuine Cup 1's for £1,000 but if you can point me in the right direction that'd be great.

[Masher964]

will_968 said:

Depends on the look you're going for, but I really like the Volks TE37s on older Porsches. And depending on your cars colour, I like them in the dull gold colour. Also, benefit is, you can always sell them separately from your car if you ever want to and get 80% of your money back (same with the BBS).

Only in 18" I think? Though I too like the look, I've heard enough folks express disappointment over 18" wheels on a 964 that I think I'll avoid it.

[Masher964]

thegoose said:

mollytherocker said:

If you mean the Boxster ones, apparently they are pretty much the lightest Porsche wheels you can buy!

MTR

No, I mean 996 C4 ones

These are they, as per Boxsey's blog http://boxsey.blogspot.co.uk/
He got them for £258!

Nice thought. I'll have a look out for some.

[freedman]

Masher964 said:

I've yet to see a set of genuine Cup 1's for £1,000 but if you can point me in the right direction that'd be great.

Really?

There was a lovely set of recently refurbed black ones on PH about a month ago, £800.00 (ad is still there I think)

[thegoose]

freedman said:

Masher964 said:

I've yet to see a set of genuine Cup 1's for £1,000 but if you can point me in the right direction that'd be great.

Really?

There was a lovely set of recently refurbed black ones on PH about a month ago, £800.00 (ad is still there I think)

Amongst others I had a set left over after selling the race car - I sold them for £1000 just under a year ago.

Those 993 ones sound like a bargain - although bolt-on spacers are required to fit them to a 964.

[A993LAD]

I've got 17" sport classics on my 993 and the car handles really well on them. The previous owner told me they were recomended by his Indy when they replaces the front suspension and steering rack instead of the 18" twists previously on the car.

I was also told that Sport Classics were available as an option on the 993 but not sure how accurate that is.

[thegoose]

For genuine Porsche wheels brand new these Sport Classics look good value:
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/porsche_alloy_whe...

[Masher964]

thegoose said:

For genuine Porsche wheels brand new these Sport Classics look good value:
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/porsche_alloy_whe...

Thanks. Have seen these and am tempted. Thought I'd ask for collective advice first. It's expensive to make mistakes.