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Old 11-26-2020, 10:35 AM
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I am thinking of changing my 981 alloys wheels, can anyone recommend the best looking alloy wheels for a 981?

Here is a pic of my current alloy wheels;



Anyone got a recommendation?
Old 11-26-2020, 05:39 PM
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One of my favorites ...



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If you're talking best of factory Porsche wheels, IMHO, you already have the best. I had the 19" Cayman S wheels and hunted down a set just like yours. Of course everyone has their reasoning, but I like ease of access to the barrels since I'm total OCD on keeping them clean. The 19" Caymans and Carrera S3s are best for that. Once you start talking aftermarket, well, that's a much larger discussion with way too many price points for easy comparison.
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Old 11-26-2020, 10:21 PM
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I agree with @thecajunboy - I think you already have the best looking factory 981 wheels. I also am somewhat OCD about keeping them clean - and they are pretty easy to clean.
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I agree with the others....you already have the best looking OEM wheels for the 981, but I'm biased.......
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Old 11-27-2020, 08:24 AM
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Agree with everyone else. The grass isn’t always greener.
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Old 11-27-2020, 09:10 AM
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Let us know if you're looking to sell yours!
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While I prefer the OP’s wheels, some folks like these...





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Old 11-27-2020, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kancamagus
While I prefer the OP’s wheels, some folks like these...



I second that motion.


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Old 12-01-2020, 10:04 PM
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Carrera Sport Rims Painted in Gloss Black......


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Sport Technos look pretty great on a 981

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I agree on these
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Originally Posted by DBWhite
I agree with @thecajunboy - I think you already have the best looking factory 981 wheels. I also am somewhat OCD about keeping them clean - and they are pretty easy to clean.
I just put the Carreras back on my car- they have my all season tires on them.
But I love the Sport Technos the most. And they are even easier to clean the barrel than the Carrera.


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Those techno’s sure look sweet on your car Circus! I would go with the black for my white car, but Agate and those Techno’s are perfection.
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I agree, love the sport technos on my GT Silver 981 Cayman!!!
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