aftermarket replica wheels - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Quickurt · 06-18-2008, 04:59 PM

Does anyone have any love stories/horror stories regarding Pcars replica wheels?
These are the ones I like, I've always loved this wheel on Boxsters and $1068 with the alternative 18 x 10 et 47 mm rears is a deal.

http://www.pcars.com/porsche_parts/shop.php/porsche/wheels/carrera-lightweight-aftermarket-18-wheels/p_127.html

Jaxonalden · 06-18-2008, 07:07 PM

I like the ones you have on your car now, they really stand out against the black paint.

unklekraker · 06-18-2008, 07:12 PM

that's the same wheels I got..the Carrera lightweight andf I love it coz it's a lot easeir to clean

but are you sure, you are going to put that in your car, isn't downgrading it?

Your shoes fits perfectly already in your car why change it? I changed mine coz' it;s a stock 17s and I want 19's

Quickurt · 06-19-2008, 04:05 AM

I don't dislike the wheels on the car, but every boxster around here has the same wheels and they look like street wheels. I think the Carrera wheels look more like race wheels. Even though they are not, they look lighter.
Here's what I really want........but they're 9 grand for the set!!

Quickurt · 06-19-2008, 04:21 AM

In any case, the wheels in question are replicas from Performance Cars (Pcars.com), not OEM Porsche wheels.
Does anyone know if they are acceptable quality? I don't do alot of sliding around anymore, I mainly use the car for nice, top down trips with the wifey, and she screams louder than the tires squeal!!

9eighty6 · 06-19-2008, 08:32 AM

I am also interested in the same set of wheels ... I was reading up on the link you put up. Are you sure they will fit your 987? I am wondering if they will fit my 986 also? Please forgive my ignorance if I should know this already.

Product Information
Carrera Lightweight Aftermarket 18" Wheels

All of our aftermarket wheels are of excellent quality and are comparable to OEM wheels in every aspect except cost.

This is a set of four(4) 18" wheels in silver finish.

18x8 et 50mm front, 18x10 et 65mm rear

Fits 993, 996, 968, 928, and 944 from '87 on

Add $20 for 18x10 et 47mm front offset

CJ_Boxster · 06-19-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickurt

In any case, the wheels in question are replicas from Performance Cars (Pcars.com), not OEM Porsche wheels.
Does anyone know if they are acceptable quality? I don't do alot of sliding around anymore, I mainly use the car for nice, top down trips with the wifey, and she screams louder than the tires squeal!!

I know the Pcars guys, I was actually at there new shop on tuesday helping them setup wheels on the wall. The quality from Pcars is very very good. I've seen some awesome before & after on refinishes, custom paint and repair on wheels, Of course they back the stuff they sell. I'll vouch for them 100% and i have a decent rep here on 986forum.