Is this a good deal for snow tires?

[husker boxster]

Welcome to the group.

I use Bridgestone Blizzaks as my snow tires and they work great. Don't remember what I paid for them, but it was nowhere near $1100.

A second set of dedicated rims is definitely the way to go, but you don't want to drive your box around with summer tires on while you decide what to do. If you have to drive it now, buy some snows (not from the dealer) and mount them on the existing wheels. You can spend the next couple of months looking for the extra set of wheels. Be prepared - Porsche wheels are INSANELY expensive. Also, don't assume every Porsche wheel will work on your Box. They won't. Use the search feature and look for "offset". You'll get an education, which you'll need before you make a $1k mistake by buying the wrong wheels. You'll need wheels for a 987 - 986 wheels and most 911 wheels (in general) will not work.

Boxsters are very capable in the snow and ice with the proper tires. Enjoy it.

[ekam]

You don't need 18" snow tires.

In fact, you want the tires to be as narrow as possible so you can cut through snow.

265 snow tires are insane, and not required unless you have a Lambo that you drive in the winter.

Yes get another set of winter wheels, they'll get dirty and salty.