Hey guys, though I'd post up some pics of my new wheels. Champion RF67 in 19". Ordered sight unseen back in March as they had only ever been done in 20". These are probably the first set in the country.

Took me a while to find a wheel that I liked. I had some criteria that was a bit difficult to meet. First off, had to be forged. Had to be lighter than stock (these are around 22R and 19 or 20F), and (this must be my age coming into play) no big lip or lots of polish/chrome. Just too blingy for me. A company who raced their wheels was a bonus.

 

Looks good

 

very nice! not too flossy, yet eleagant.

 

Oh, MaMa! Yes.

 

Those are some nice looking center caps

 

Very bright and clean looking, a few too many spokes IMO. Awesome car!

 

Wow Chris, those do look great!!! Did you use your stock tires?

Also, are you selling the stock wheels or are you mounting some winter rubber and keeping them for the cold season?

 

Sweet reminds me of a 1 piece of the sport classic wheels. Looks good I agree your criteria for wheels meets mine i am not into the flashy big lip stuff myself

Throw in a RUF Coilover kit and your car will look and feel even sicker. I did this on my C4 cab what a difference it made.



Enjoy

 

hey Chris~ gorgeous rims!!! i would love to check those out if u come to Captree this Sunday~

 

DAve, I hate the Bridgestone's that came with the car but couldn't see throwing them out with only 3K miles on them. I'll wear them out soon enough! PS2's will replace them.

I will probably try to sell the stock wheels. I have a company car so don't need to drive this in foul weather so the summer tires will be fine.

 

I am going to try to come out this Sunday but may have some other stuff I gotta do. Haven't been able to get out of bed recently to come out!

 

I've been thinking about lowering it but undecided on coilover or just doing springs. Much cheaper LOL! I know the coilover is the more elegant way but not really sure if it isn't overkill for the street?

 

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Don't get me wrong, they are nice looking but a little to "stock" looking for me? They almost look like they could be an OEM optional wheel.

 

That was the whole idea - light, strong, and most importantly NO BLING. I usually cringe at most aftermarket wheels. Like I said, maybe i'm getting old (43) but big lips and lots of polish just scream bling IMHO. Saw some guy post pics of a Ferrari F430 with these big lipped, polished wheels. The most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. The wheel should compliment the looks of the car not the wheel being the "main show".

 

Congrats on the RF67's. I believe I read a post of yours on 6speed when when ordered them, expressing concern that they might not carry over the look of the original 20" version. Needless to say the 19" version is beautiful. They fill out the wheel wells perfectly, are light, stong and built by a company with F1 racing heritage. Well done!

As for lowering, personally and only my opinion, I would leave it like it is, unless you want the coilovers to tighten up the roll in the turns. Your car is perfect!

 

btw i just noticed on 2nd pic that u got on your all 4s to take that shot.. talk about dedication!! i bet passerbys were all going wtf??

 

Hey that's what I just thought!! Although I like it.

 

All 4's nothing! Look again - i'm LAYING flat down on my stomach LOL!! Fortunately it was an empty parking lot. I did wonder what someone would think if they saw me.

 

Dont do just springs in NY the car will be terrible, I have tried the PSS9 system and all others from TechArt, KW etc. the RUF is by far the best for the NY roads we have its the most compliant due to their shock valving i guess. They way things are looking now on my E63 i may trade my C4S cab for a 997 TT or GT3 RS.

 

Very nice!!! Good choice for that car!

 

On a wide *** 997 turbo I would have had a very aggresive rear lip...looks good though.

 

That's why it's great we have choices - I HATE aggressive rear lip

 

Like the look...similar to the GT3, which I like a lot! Enjoy!

 

Nice wheels, nice car. I would try and post your pics in a Porsche forum such as Rennlist etc. You will probably spark a lot of interest on your new wheels there. Best of luck with that nice ride.