New Wheels! Now Tires?

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by NoGaBiker

Always loved those wheels. Mind sharing what you paid?

I have always loved them as well. I have been looking since I got the car last July. I paid $1450 shipped from LA Dismanteler on eBay. The best part about these is that I will not need any spacers. There are some blemishes on the outer rim but I am hoping to polish those out. They will be here by the end of the week hopefully.

I almost bought some 17" ones also on eBay right now. They are the one piece but in very nice condition and a decent price. Also the tires on them are fairly new.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by BruceH

I paid $1450 shipped from LA Dismanteler

please post with follow up once you receive. This seller has some notoriously bad feedback from Porsche owners and nearly as many positive experiences as well.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

please post with follow up once you receive. This seller has some notoriously bad feedback from Porsche owners and nearly as many positive experiences as well.

Wheels were delivered today with no problems. They shipped the same day that I paid so I would have to say they are an excellent seller.

The wheels look great with just a few noticeable marks on the polished rims. The paint on one is a bit worn but not overly so. They actually look better in person than what I thought they would based on the pictures. Some day I will probably splurge and have them refinished but for now I am very pleased. Now to order some tires!

[teamwenz]

For tires go to the tire rack site and on the left side of the page click on survey results. Pick the category that best fits your budget and purpose. Buy one of the top two choices. I personally have Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec on my 01 S. There is not a tire out there with more grip in my opinion. Stick to Discount Tire for purchasing and mounting. The only negative with them is they don't fill with nitrogen. Take your tire rack price into Discount Tire and they will match it.

[OldBlevins]

Originally Posted by teamwenz

For tires go to the tire rack site and on the left side of the page click on survey results. Pick the category that best fits your budget and purpose. Buy one of the top two choices. I personally have Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec on my 01 S. There is not a tire out there with more grip in my opinion. Stick to Discount Tire for purchasing and mounting. The only negative with them is they don't fill with nitrogen. Take your tire rack price into Discount Tire and they will match it.

The other nice thing about Discount Tire is they swap out my rims/tires twice a year (summer tires vs all-seasons) for free. Also, when I have a flat tire - car, tractor, wheelbarrow - you name it - if it can be patched they'll do it for free. That kind of customer service cuts a lot of ice with me.