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TJP40
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Hi all

Need some feedback/advice. Got to decide today what 20" wheels I want on my 718 Cayman and my original choice were the diamond cut Carrera Classics. However the OPC recommends the powder coated Carrera S simply because they are easier and cheaper to maintain (half the cost to repair apparently) plus the Classics are susceptible to corroding if not looked after properly. Given that my loved one has pinged 5 diamond cut wheels in the last 5 years and I must confess to not being the best maintainer of cars (although that will most certainly change with this car) I now have my doubts on my original choice.

Anyone had any experience with Porsche diamond cut wheel repair and corrosion issues? From a looks perspective I like both but keep creeping back to the Classics (bottom pics)

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Post by Rams911 »

TJP40 wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:20 am Hi all

Need some feedback/advice. Got to decide today what 20" wheels I want on my 718 Cayman and my original choice were the diamond cut Carrera Classics. However the OPC recommends the powder coated Carrera S simply because they are easier and cheaper to maintain (half the cost to repair apparently) plus the Classics are susceptible to corroding if not looked after properly. Given that my loved one has pinged 5 diamond cut wheels in the last 5 years and I must confess to not being the best maintainer of cars (although that will most certainly change with this car) I now have my doubts on my original choice.

Anyone had any experience with Porsche diamond cut wheel repair and corrosion issues? From a looks perspective I like both but keep creeping back to the Classics (bottom pics)
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I like the second ones

Dont worry about maintenance but the ones you like the most
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Post by Paul »

I the grand scheme of things, paying £75 or £150 for possible potential wheel refurb is neither here nor there.....?

Personally I prefer the Carrera S curves......but it’s your car 😉
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Post by MrsMacan »

Go with what you want, just drive carefully :lol:

p.s. I prefer the Carrera ones :oops:
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Post by Ian.g »

My vote goes for the Carrera S - but who will notice as you go flying past...?
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Post by Rab J »

Heavily diamond cut wheels nearly always corrode after a couple of years even if not kerbed. Inevitable small stone chips let the moisture in and the games up. I personally would always avoid if at all possible and the Carrera ones look much more Porsche IMHO
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Post by Wing Commander »

Another vote for the Carrera S wheels here. (Nothing to do with the fact that I have them on my Carrera T!) ;)

I have always thought that the Carrera Classics look slightly old-fashioned. :oops:
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Thats where I've seen them before Wing :o ;)
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Post by B737NGWS »

I am firmly in the 'classics' camp - but I may be biased! My 2014 Cayman wheels still look good. Non acidic wheel cleaner and micro-fibre mit👍

Oh - and plastic caps for wheel nuts🙄

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Post by Wing Commander »

Rab J wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:17 pm Thats where I've seen them before Wing :o ;)
They do look good in Titanium Grey! ;)

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