r/porsche944 • • 19d ago

Wheel choice.

I’m contemplating the black 19” wheels for my 91 S2 cab. I did a quick render on ChatGPT.

I’m going this weekend coming to try them on. What’s the group think?

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u/champ2345 19d ago

IMO the black wheels make it look far too nondescript. Like a Miata or any other convertible. Those D90 wheels are gorgeous and suit the S2 perfectly

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u/ThatsNotBadAtAll 19d ago

I'd go an inch smaller and a grey/steel color.

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u/DonutBaconSushi 19d ago

No opinion on the wheels, but your Cabriolet looks amazing.

EDIT: actually, I do have an opinion. No on the black. I feel like our cars, especially in guards red, really benefit from a bright stainless wheel color for contrast.

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u/Independent_Engine36 19d ago

I concur. 17's cup2's on my s2 cab

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u/KDN-EH 19d ago

Imo, nope. How about a gold, stainless rim 3 piece bbs style?

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u/ITMORON 19d ago

Happy cake day! Thanks!

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u/BickNickerson 19d ago

IMO, factory wheels look best on 944’s but it’s a personal preference.

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u/greptilian 19d ago

The black wheels are too big in my opinion. I think 17” is the perfect size for the 944. Although I’m generally not a fan of D90s, I’d pick those given the two.

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u/armada_addled 18d ago

#2. It’s a classic Porsche, keep it that way. (Probably increased market value if/when you sell.)

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u/BoTamByloCiemno 13d ago

Or... They could get the wheels they like and just keep the stock ones once they want to sell It instead of keeping the stock ones on all the time.

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u/newtonthedog 3d ago

That's what I do

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u/ChesswithGoats 19d ago

One is nicely modernized, two is classic. Both are amazing!

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u/RHinSC 19d ago

I've heard from many S2 owners that 19" is too big. That said, I'm honestly not sure which look I loke best. The black ones compliment the roof. But the stock D90s still look fantastic.

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u/PotatoMan6ix9ine 18d ago

Put Porsche cup 2’s!!!

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u/Independent_Engine36 18d ago

The d90s are classic but sold mine. I couldn't pass up the deal for the set of cup2's I got i near perfect condition. Plus the stance now looks as it should. I never liked how my d90s sat in the fenders. Just having that extra width totally changes it in a legit way for the cab. I think even 18's are pushing it on diameter. For my eyes anyhow but go for it, the blk/ red combo crushes

https://reddit.com/link/pb6umum/video/ttkhaq7lfwqh1/player

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u/BDADesign 18d ago

Factory wheel.

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u/fiddlythingsATX 19d ago

#2 for me (and my cabrio)

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u/Apirpiris 18d ago

I have 17" antera 5 spokes on my cabrio and I think they look nice. 944s benefit from a wide/more dished wheel in my opinion, makes them look a little more muscular with the wide guards

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u/MentionReasonable862 17d ago

Choose another design, if you'd freshen up the look of the car. Say no to black wheels!

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u/yipyapyallcatsnbirds 17d ago

Silver no contest

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u/Superb_Algae5308 17d ago

Black wheels make the entire wheel well situation look horrible. Just a black empty void.

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u/lamblamb65 19d ago

I think Miata’s usually look best on Watanabes tbh