Jkb545

I am close to finalizing my build for 911 turbo. Current configuration https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRFDZFY7

I am mulling over standard versus CL wheels. For the standard wheel, besides the OEM Turbo and Turbo exclusive design wheels, what are the choices out there? I do like the CL wheel appearance and in my searches so far, there seem to be more OEM or aftermarket CL wheels that I can find than the 5 lugs. Hoping to get insights from anyone who has explored this issue previously.

Comments on build are welcome too!

Drifting

Way more choices and less hassle with 5 lug. And heaven forbid you have a tire issue in a rural area where no one knows how to handle center locks.

I’d never choose center locks over 5 lugs if I had the choice.

Tay101

There are a ton of aftermarket options for 5-lug. Any custom wheel manufacture can make them.

cweed

I went with the 5 lug Turbo Exclusive Design wheels because I like that look. Also I am not near a dealer or Porsche shop and the local tire stores just scratch their heads
when they see the CL hubs. As Tay101 said I think you can find quite a few options aftermarket. Opting for 5 lugs vs CL on your build is a no credit choice. I know some
owners who have their own varsity size torque wrench for DIY wheel changes.

pantera1523

I also went with the same 5-lug wheels on my Turbo S. It's still on the boat so I haven't seen them in person yet. I do remember at Watkins Glen a few years ago for a PCA track event, saw a guy near me with a GT3 changing the center locks on his GT3. He was using a probably 6 foot long breaker bar to do it... Yeah no thanks. I'm sure there is a better solution, but I know with 5-lugs I can get help from any garage, or do it myself.

hcvone

As said there are more aftermarket choices in lugged wheels than centerlocks, while centerlocks look much better IMO, if you are not used to them or do not have the right equipment, get lug wheels. The first few times were a pain and a learning time, now I break the centerlock loose, put the car on the lift an inch off the ground, remove and install the wheels, retorque, went from an hour plus to 15-20 minutes

CanAutM3

As you stated in your OP, there are rather limited choices for OE wheels on the turbo series. The main reason is that the turbo series chassis requires different offsets for the front wheels and has wider wheels. Only four choices total, two with 5-lugs and two with center locks.

I went for the center locks since they are lighter and look better to me. I use the turbo-S ED wheels for summer because they are wider still by 0.5” front and rear and are a perfect fit for PSC2 N-spec tires. I have the standard turbo-S style wheels for winter, which allows me to enjoy both looks. Once you get the hang of them, I’d say the CL are no more hassle to manage than 5-lugs (and I do remove/install my wheel quite often).

Jkb545

What wheels are these? They look good for a winter setup.

Pad Bender

Super happy with them...Vossen HF-3 20/21

f4bones

It's a Porsche Turbo - it SHOULD have CL wheel! They are super easy to use - never had any issues. Even in rural areas, the car has a socket inside, and I have a breaker bar w/ me as well, so not a big deal. The Renntorq tool is also cool, but I haven't sprung for that yet, but would make it quite a bit easier to do with multiplier. 5 lugs just look pedestrian in my book - and I don't find the CL system difficult in the least. There are plenty of wheel choices for both, so it really comes down to aesthetics, and of course your willingness to learn the CL system. Also, I've never heard of anyone stripping a CL nut, but LOTS of experience with cross-threaded lugs and lug nuts, and broken lugs. Lastly, do you think anyone will ever try and steal a CL wheel? That would have to be one motivated thief. . .

Jkb545

Thank you, F4bones. You’re making this difficult!

f4bones

Go with the CLs - trust me, they are no big deal whatsoever, and belong on such a performance machine.

Shogunade

^^ Centerlocks are cool. Sure a little more to be done to take off/put on but they sure are purdy. Think of it as a hot high maintenance goomar.

Also, if you like tools, you'll be adding at least a few new cool ones. Which could be a counter arguement against.

Re: wheel choices. I don't agree at all. With all the stuff you can get done custom these days that argument falls by the wayside. You're only limited by your imagination.

I've never had experience with CLs until last year and IMO it's an overblown concern. I spent more time reading about it than I did changing the wheels.

f4bones

You are so RIGHT @Shogunade ! I forgot about the excuse to buy more tools - what more convincing do you need? That there be a powerful argument for CLs.

Shogunade

@f4bones You are what they call an enabler. What a great place RL is. Hahah.