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[Maybe924]

I'm looking for my future wheels for the 931GT. I'm considering a blacked out look but I want a very workman style wheel and they need to be wide. 8s up front and 9s in the back with a nice deep center. Both the 8s and the 9s can have an offset of 10, maybe even more in the back because I can always pull the 21mm spacer and replace with a smaller one.

With a good lowering plus the right wheel and tire choice I'd like to give the car a really aggressive look.



I really like the look of these steel cragers but they are made for trucks and don't offer the proper fitment and since they're steel they are also heavy as hell.

Any ideas on similar style wheels or wheels that at least have a similar aesthetic?

BTW that big chrome hub cover would not make it on the car.
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1981 931 GT (CGT Intercooled)
1985 911 Targa Carrera (Sold)

[Maybe924]

These remind me of the wheels Porsche ran on the 917s. Unfortunately this particular wheel was made for Mercedes and have the wrong bolt pattern.

ATS Penta 5


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1981 931 GT (CGT Intercooled)
1985 911 Targa Carrera (Sold)

[Maybe924]

Ahhh Old School Ronals


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1981 931 GT (CGT Intercooled)
1985 911 Targa Carrera (Sold)

[9xx]

Well how about Fuchs?
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Mikko

All gone: 931 '82 Alpine White, original option "220" G31 with LSD + 3 x 944

[9xx]

This car belongs to one finnish board member but he doesn't write here very often. Those Fuchs wheels are classy.


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Mikko

All gone: 931 '82 Alpine White, original option "220" G31 with LSD + 3 x 944

[9xx]

Board member Elektrobank and his car. Those are Fondmetal wheels but I wonder that there are also five lug Rials existing which look really really similar. One could paint those centers black and polish the lips. Or black all the way. Could be cool with a lowered car.


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Mikko

All gone: 931 '82 Alpine White, original option "220" G31 with LSD + 3 x 944

[9xx]

Rial:


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Mikko

All gone: 931 '82 Alpine White, original option "220" G31 with LSD + 3 x 944

[Carrera]

Thought I'd piggy back on this thread as I haven't found the information elsewhere... I don't still have a 931 but I am negotiationg on a couple of examples and would like to know a bit more on wheel/tire options.

Narrow body 931:

- What is the standard offset/ET for spider web 6x15?
- What is the "best" tire size?

- What is the standard offset/ET for the flat disc 16" wheel?
- What is the "best" tire size?

- I've also seen 17" replica cup wheels on a 931, but what would be the correct offset/ET?

- Do older 911 Fuchs (6x15, 7x15, 6x16, 7x16) fit in the narrow body car?

Wide Body 931 CGT-look

- I assume 7/8x15 & 7/8x16 Fuchs with 23,2 offset/ET are a match
- What would be the correct offset/ET for replica 17" cup wheels?
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931 S2, 1981

[ideola]

If money is no object, the 16" Fuchs were available in widths from 6" to 9" and will probably be the best bet in terms of offset. Period and model correct for the CGT look, and purportedly quite light, although I don't know the weight.

Fuchs also came in 14" and 15" diameters in widths ranging from 4.5" to 11", but I'm not sure what offsets, and these are not quite the color scheme you were after:


Cookie cutters 15" are close to your scheme, but may not be wide enough at 6" and 7" widths


Here are a couple of other 16" possibilities available in 7", 8" & 9", which could be painted to your scheme. However, the offsets are listed, you'd have to inquire to find out. C2 5-spoke on the left, 993 on the right:


The 993 Cup, C2 Turbo, and 993 Targa are all 17" 5-spoke available in staggered sets.

I have a set of staggered Rials (7.5 / 9) similar to the ones depicted above that are the correct offset for filling up the early offset 944 configuration. I bought them originally for the UWB, but I've since landed a set of Borbets for it that are an inch wider and won't require spacers to fill the super wide arches on that car. So the Rials may end up on the 941 next spring.

Dave @ Wheel Enhancement is a very responsive resource, so I wouldn't hesitate to call or email him with questions. Of course, you don't want to abuse his time if you don't plan to patronize him, but he's typically very helpful.
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made

[Maybe924]

I do like Fuchs. I currently have 7X15s and 8X15s on the car. I'd love to get some 9X15s on the back and move the 8s to the front but... the 9X15s are just to darn expensive. A pair of 9X15s will set you back $3000. So that option is out. The 16s also get a little pricey and its hard to find a used set thats not 7X16 and 9X16 which would necessitate I additionally find a pair of 8X16s in 951 offset.

The other option I was considering is classic one piece BBS wheels in either 8X15 and 9X15 or 8X16 and 9X16. Haven't ruled these out but not sure I want the gold centers and would be loath to paint such nice wheels black. The 15s can be had at a reasonable price if they can be found.

If they made the Ronal R9s in 9X16 I'd definately go that route but I don't think they made them that wide.

If I do go with a wheel besides the ones above I'd stay away from anything too modern. Really looking for vintage possibilities.
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1981 931 GT (CGT Intercooled)
1985 911 Targa Carrera (Sold)

[Maybe924]

[ideola]

[Maybe924]

Found the perfect option... 917 style and available in a wide range of sizes and offsets. However, I'm betting the are quite expensive.

BTW Dan, a set of these would be kick ass on the UWB.

http://www.pentamotorsports.com/pdfs/rim-flyer.pdf
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1981 931 GT (CGT Intercooled)
1985 911 Targa Carrera (Sold)

[Grenadiers]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/1479029964.html
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[paulsmaroon924]

slighty OT but what is the offset for the 924 na, the 4 stud pattern one please.