Get the Right Porsche Rims for the 993 Models
When you own a Porsche 993, you want to keep it looking sharp. If the wheels have been damaged or if someone decided they needed your rims more than you do, you’ll be looking for replacements. OEM Porsche rims are available for every model of the 993, so check your specs and start shopping at eBay.
Which specs are required to match your Porsche rims?You'll need to know certain information in order to make sure you get rims that are compatible with your Porsche. Some of this information includes the following:
- Wheel size - You need to know the diameter and width of your rims. The front and back wheels aren’t necessarily the same size.
- Rim style - Most models of the 993 had either a straight five-spoke design or the “turbo twist” five-spoke pattern.
- Centre caps - You may not always be able to find wheels that include the centre caps. If you can, that’s another way to check the match of the wheels.
The 993 Carrera RS is a thing that makes your heart beat faster. You aren’t likely to find cheap Porsche 993 RS wheels, but if you know what you’re looking for, you may be able to save a bit by buying used.
The three-piece Porsche 993 RS wheels are unique to this model. They’re 18 inches in diameter. The front wheels are 8 inches wide. The rear wheels are 10 inches wide.
The aluminium Porsche 993 RS wheels have the five straight spokes. If the centre caps happen to be in place, they’ll be the same silver colour as the wheels. They have the RS logo in black in the centre.
Identifying new and used Porsche 993 Turbo wheelsThe powerful 993 Turbo has the same size wheels as the Carrera RS, but they differ in a couple of ways.
The sleek Porsche 993 Turbo wheels are alloy with hollow spokes. They have the “turbo twist” design, which has the five spokes at an angle. The centre caps for the 1996 model year have the Porsche shield in black. The 1997 and 1998 model years have a centre cap with the word “turbo” in black.
Identifying Porsche 993 Carrera wheels for saleThe base model Carrera has 16-inch alloy wheels. The front rims are 7 inches wide; the rear rims are 9 inches wide. These wheels have straight spokes.
The all-wheel-drive models have centre caps with the Carrera 4 logo in the centre. Other models have the Porsche shield in black.
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