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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 06:17 AM
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Those look too thin and way too big in 20" imho.
 
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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Thanks for the replies, I think there's been one vote for each so far so I'm pretty torn. At this very moment I'm leaning towards the GT3 wheels or these Ultraleggera's in silver. If I hadn't been ripped off the first time I wouldn't even hesitate to get the GT3 wheels.
 
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Hey buddy,

I'm going to go against the grain on this one. GT3 wheels are heavy and are actually low quality wheels. In my opinion, the weak link in a great car.

Have you checked out Volk TE-37s? I have some of those in 19s (not willing to sell). They are very light (seems like 17.5 and 18.5 lbs... give or take a pound) and very strong (I should know... long story for another day). These are everywhere on track days, and I think they look pretty awesome too. They're the wheels I'm wearing in my avatar. Here's another pic. I got mine from Dan at Vivid Racing. The rears were $745ea and the fronts were $705ea. I run MPSC on them. Save money and get a better tire while you're at it: Toyo R888.



Just a suggestion. If you might consider 20s, I do have some really cool black Avus AF-MO2s in the garage in near perfect shape.

 
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Are the Matte Black OZ's only $2500? If so go for it, love em'
 
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ohh wait those volks are killer !
 
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ohh wait those volks are killer !
I agree, love them!
 
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Are the Matte Black OZ's only $2500? If so go for it, love em'
DJ: Matte Black OZ's are only $1,600 without tires. Cheap!

Jared: I love those Volks as well, but for some reason the GT3 wheels look better IMO. They are about 24lbs each +/- did you say they were too heavy or just not built well?

I'm not opposed to going with 20's, but I really think I need to drop my car by 1". Then that brings up the coilovers vs springs. Decisions, decisions.

Anyone have pics of those volks on a white 997?
 
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Shoot dude. When you come up, we'll throw them on. Like I said, I want to keep mine, but you can try 'em out! We can also throw the 20s on. Those ARE for sale. I ran the 20s with H&R lowering springs and with Bilstein PSS9s. They do great. The overall diameter with 20s will be the same as with a 19" setup.

I really do think the Volks are nasty, in a good way. They are like, 'anti-bling' and purposeful. Like, "Porsche Gangsta". Love 'em. As for the GT3 wheel, they look so 'came OEM on a car' to me. Just my opinion. And I like the OZs, yeah. That's not a bad call at all. Way better than GT3 wheels, but I'm just throwin' opinions around all over the place here.
 
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Also, I wouldn't swear to it, but I'm pretty sure that this pic was taken with just the H&R lowering springs and 20s. This was my car in the infant stages of crazy ass modding. It DID have a blower then though! These springs are like $300 and rode really well, actually. I see no reason to really go farther unless you drive hard or track.

 



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