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PSL-Boxster 02-12-2008 03:55 PM

Thinkin about getting these rims
 
Ive been looking around and I came across these.. I was going to get 18 inch 911 5 spoke wheels but i kinda like these better.. give me ur thoughts.. anyone with these wheels? They're a little much $$$ so would anyone know where to get them cheaper? Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-RUGER-R10-WHEEL-PORSCHE-996-997-Boxster-Cayman-TOYO_W0QQitemZ370020889336QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 370020889336

RandallNeighbour 02-12-2008 06:46 PM

You better be in love with your thin scrub brush because those honeycomb wheels are gonna need a lot of attention once a week to keep them clean.

For really nice, low cost Italian wheels, check out www.wheeldynamics.com

I got carrera lights from them and love them.

PSL-Boxster 02-12-2008 07:06 PM

Thanks for the link.. they have the exact set that i want for about half the cost! and yes .. those wheels will be a bear to keep clean but it would be worth it ..

i asked to be ur friend on facebook - im scott :cheers:

Jeph 02-12-2008 07:53 PM

Those wheels look pretty snazzy. I sign off on them. And yeah, cleaning will be a whippin'.

To save others a click, here's a preview:
http://www.getyourwheels.com/images/r10_boxster2.jpg


I have the same ones Randall has... they're Carrera replicas -but to me look better than the real thing because they're flush with the side of the car (whereas the factory rims are tucked in the fender a bit).

humara 02-12-2008 09:13 PM

don't do it. lips are out.

Gary in BR 02-12-2008 10:01 PM

I have the miro alt 349 on my car.
They look close to what you are looking for.
http://www.altwheels.com/products/category.php?id=1&pg=1

steve00s 02-13-2008 07:42 AM

Very nice looking wheels. I'd love to get a set.

Perfectlap 02-13-2008 07:55 AM

19"s.. OUCH! How much do they weigh?
I couldn't pull those off around these parts, roads are too rough. I would give it about a month before I dented one of the front wheels.
Djomlas has a great set of wheels which I don't think were too expensive.
Personally I wouldn't spend more than $1400 on any cast alloy wheel. If you're going over $2K get forged wheels. The cast alloy wheels will bend like a pepsi can, and that includes my factory 5 spoke Carreras. Luckily I bought them when the Euro wasn't as strong for $1900.
Check out ccwheel.com they're gaining a reputation for rock bottom prices on forged wheels. They have a mesh wheels similar to the wheels on Ebay that work on Boxsters and remarkably weigh 20 pounds just like Carrer light wheels.

djomlas 02-13-2008 11:48 AM

for the looks, mesh wheels are beautiful, but once it takes u 3 times longer to wash and dry the wheels than the car, screw that.

thx PL, i really like these, they are good quality as well, and dont take too long to clean either, and look great too :)

good luck with whatever you decide, but that looks too much money for what u get, and possible back problems that wil cost more than that hehe

PSL-Boxster 02-13-2008 12:41 PM

Thanks for your opinions. but i do c having them be 19s flaunting my already poor gas mileage. Those carrera replicas seem like they would be a good wheel for the long run, not many problems going that way =]

porsche986spyder 02-13-2008 01:35 PM

Those rims are kind of pricey! But look cool. And yes, a ******************** to keep clean. I had that style before and got rid of them because they take way to long to clean. Good luck. :cheers:

Reynard 02-13-2008 03:37 PM

Rims
 
I disagree on cleaning mesh rims ... simple three step process:

Spray P21-S on dry wheels

Wash with long handle wheel brush and soapy water

Rinse and dry with leaf blower

I've OEM Sport Classic IIs made by BBS for Porsche and a battery
powered blower that makes this easy.

Just my two cents worth,

Reynard

hjkim550 02-13-2008 10:44 PM

Hey Porsche986spyder,

Do you mind sharing where you obtained your wheels? I checked out your webpage and your wheels are very nice indeed. :cool:

porsche986spyder 02-14-2008 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hjkim550
Hey Porsche986spyder,

Do you mind sharing where you obtained your wheels? I checked out your webpage and your wheels are very nice indeed. :cool:

E-bay my friend. Look for RUFF Racing Rims. They come in 18 &19 sizes. Mine are the 18s. They fit perfectly and require NO wheel spacers. I do recommend a wider tire than the standard stock 18s. :cheers:

cbenitah 02-14-2008 07:54 AM

Have them, Love them.. Very easy to keep clean :dance:

PSL-Boxster 02-15-2008 08:54 PM

lookin good :cheers:


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