[flash]

well, they finally got finished and they are here - actually it only took 2 weeks - not too bad at all - just seemed like a long time - i'll post pics and weights later tomorrow when the new tires get mounted



HRE 547Rs brushed aluminum spokes with clear coat and polished outers

18x10 rear with 52mm ET and 18x9 front with 57mm ET



Bridgestone S0-3s 285/30/18 rear and 255/35/18 front



WOOHOO!!!



in the meantime, here's what the wheel looks like



   

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[NeedPorscheSpeed]

[quote name='flash' date='Apr 17 2005, 10:28 AM']well, they finally got finished and they are here - actually it only took 2 weeks - not too bad at all - just seemed like a long time - i'll post pics and weights later tomorrow when the new tires get mounted



HRE 547Rs brushed aluminum spokes with clear coat and polished outers

18x10 rear with 52mm ET and 18x9 front with 57mm ET



Bridgestone S0-3s 285/30/18 rear and 255/35/18 front



WOOHOO!!!



in the meantime, here's what the wheel looks like





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Congrats! I'm excited for you. I look forward to seeing the pictures after they are mounted. Wow!!!---285s in the rear! Sweet! And I thought I had a lot of rubber on mine... (I have 265 in the back.) You are sporting more rubber (width) on front than my buddy is with his new 911 Carrera S! And you aren't too far behind in the rear. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> Enjoy and post those pictures soon. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

yeah - definitely huge - need it though - i break the tires loose on accelleration too easily - this should help the 0-60 quite a bit - the lower profile sidewall will also help the rolly polly thing - i've always thought these cars rolled too much, and were way too gushy, even with the 17s, stiff sidewall tires and the M030 bars and everything - too many years in the mgb i guess - apples and oranges - the extra 1200 lbs has been a real challenge



this should be better

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[rustech]

They will look great, can't wait to see them on your car.

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[Bodacious]

Pictures please!!!!

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[flash]

ok - here's some teaser shots



   



   



   

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[SANDOVAL]

ewww their ok if you like light weight, well made forged wheels... WOW! They loop sharp on the 968. Great choice Bob.

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[mech]

Beautifull!

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[KensCab]

WOW !!!

.........nothing else to say !!!





would like to see a full side shot to see how they fill the holes...???

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[NeedPorscheSpeed]

They look wonderful! Feel free to post more pictures... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

thanks guys



i'll be snapping pics on saturday for sure - may get a chance between now and then - roll bar proto work tomorrow, alignment wednesday, detail thursday, roll bar install friday



but i'll try

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[ds968]

better put the locking lug nuts back on these !



bery, bery nice ! they make the car look more menacing - stylish and macho at the same time.

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[flash]

lol - actually thought about that - not sure yet

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[SANDOVAL]

Anthony HAD HRE's on his turbo, he also had wheel Locks. If they want them they will take them. His wheels were lifted in a locked/gated unmonitored parking garage below his condo in Pasadena. I think you should really consider wheel locks it will at least slow them down. It is not like you park the 968 outside ever.



   

   

   

   

   

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[NeedPorscheSpeed]

Eric, that grounded Turbo is a sickening sight! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Bodacious]

It looks great!!!!

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[flash]

yeah - i never worried about the cup 1s - nobody would steal those - these though are a bit different



still, i may just let the insurance handle it and not worry about it



i hate lug locks - the inconvenience is the big issue for me - being stranded would suck - also the damage done when stealing them could be more of a drag than the wheels themselves



could come down to a coin toss

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[flash]

ok - here's the side shot



   

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[KensCab]

THOSE



LOOK



GREAT



They really do fill up the wheel well.



AAHHWWSSUUMMMM...

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[flash]

thanks - yeah - clearance was calculated to the millimeter - no more tire is able to be crammed under there and clear everything



i am amazed at how well it handles now - i actually had to bump up my shocks and struts a notch - wow!!! it's on rails now



hidden aded bonus - MUCH less scuttle shake

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