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peterek 02-18-2014 03:44 PM

New Wheels
 
Guys,

I have 2000S on factory 17inch wheels and looking to upgrade.
I found a deal in craigslist
18" inch Original Porsche wheels, power coated in flat black in excellent condition.
Price:$1000
Specs:
Front - Size: 7.5x18 PCD: 5x130 Offset: ET50 C/Bore: 71.6mm

Rear - Size: 9x18 PCD: 5x130 Offset: ET52 C/Bore: 71.6mm

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N.../IMAGE_213.jpg

Or Should I go with cheaper Turbo Replicas?
Specifications:
Size: 18x8 Front / 18x10 Rear
Bolt Pattern: 5x130
Finish: GunMetal Machined Face
Offset: 50 Front / 47 or 62 Rear
Hubcentric: 71.6

Price $585 on Ebay

http://www.oemwheelsplus.com/ebay/wh...1810-GMF-1.jpg

Help me decide please.....

jmatta 02-18-2014 03:55 PM

Wider would be nice, but I'd go with the Carrera wheels...much better look on the car IMO. You'll need a small (7mm) spacer perhaps in the rear, but I'm running 10s.

peterek 02-18-2014 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmatta (Post 387350)
Wider would be nice, but I'd go with the Carrera wheels...much better look on the car IMO. You'll need a small (7mm) spacer perhaps in the rear, but I'm running 10s.


Yes, i would like to have them sit flush to fenders, what spacers size and brand u recommend?

Also what tires would be good ( i would drive the car only in summer)

TeamOxford 02-18-2014 04:40 PM

IMHO, go OEM all the way.

I'm assuming that the Craigslist OEM wheels are available locally, and you can just drive to the seller and conduct the transaction.

I'm also assuming that the eBay wheels incur a shipping cost, which I can guarantee you is not cheap.

So, in the final analysis, excellent OEM wheels vs. Turbo replicas is a no brainer. At least it is for me.

Just sayin'............

TO

Ckrikos 02-18-2014 04:45 PM

I would only go oem. You don't want wheels that are possibly not hub centric.

cardiffgiant 02-18-2014 04:54 PM

I prefer the black OEM. What color car?

coreseller 02-18-2014 05:05 PM

PM Johnny Danger with wheel and spacer fitment questions, he knows his stuff.

I bought my spacers (5mm and 7mm, for a Non-Boxster) off of Fleabay, got all 4 for ~ $50 delivered and they work fine.

peterek 02-18-2014 05:10 PM

Thanks for all replies very helpfull, my car is arctic silver, yes craigslist rims are avaiable locally will go check them out this saturday, ebay rims have free shipping. So if i decide to go with oem, what tires are you recommending brand and size?

rick3000 02-18-2014 05:45 PM

If you plan on tracking the car I would definitely go OEM. Personally, I think the 5 spokes look better.

Johnny Danger 02-18-2014 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterek (Post 387348)
Guys,

I have 2000S on factory 17inch wheels and looking to upgrade.
I found a deal in craigslist
18" inch Original Porsche wheels, power coated in flat black in excellent condition.
Price:$1000
Specs:
Front - Size: 7.5x18 PCD: 5x130 Offset: ET50 C/Bore: 71.6mm

Rear - Size: 9x18 PCD: 5x130 Offset: ET52 C/Bore: 71.6mm

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N.../IMAGE_213.jpg

Or Should I go with cheaper Turbo Replicas?
Specifications:
Size: 18x8 Front / 18x10 Rear
Bolt Pattern: 5x130
Finish: GunMetal Machined Face
Offset: 50 Front / 47 or 62 Rear
Hubcentric: 71.6

Price $585 on Ebay

http://www.oemwheelsplus.com/ebay/wh...1810-GMF-1.jpg

Help me decide please.....

The rear offset on the replica wheels is way too high for your vehicle. You'll need at least a 15mm spacer (preferably a 20mm) in order to correct the fitment.

peterek 02-18-2014 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger (Post 387376)
The rear offset on the replica wheels is way too high for your vehicle. You'll need at least a 15mm spacer (preferably a 20mm) in order to correct the fitment.


Johnny

How about spacers on oem rims?

Dziekuje! ;)

BruceH 02-18-2014 08:05 PM

Definitely go with the OEM, assuming they run true. Make sure you can return them if they are bent. It took a while for me to find used wheels that were not bent, but I made sure that I could return them if there were any issues. For my 18's, I got Michelin Pilot Super Sports(225/40ZR18XL's and 265/35ZR18XL's) from Discount Tire. Very happy with them. I got my spacers from Wheel Dynamics.

arnol 02-18-2014 09:06 PM

very nice ....

<img src="http://www.bediro.com/images/4/w1.png" />

Perfectlap 02-18-2014 09:26 PM

Boxster fit for $1k? If they are indeed genuine then You won't find that deal for a long time. If they are OEM Porsche they should run about 20 lbs, so Bring a bathroom scale stand on it then stand on it again holding the wheel over your head. The weight should only go up ~20lbs.

husker boxster 02-19-2014 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger (Post 387376)
The rear offset on the replica wheels is way too high for your vehicle. You'll need at least a 15mm spacer (preferably a 20mm) in order to correct the fitment.

JD, did you miss the 47 option for rears? Yes the 62 would be way off, but 47 is the generally accepted offset for 10" rims for Boxsters. You'll still need a wheel spacer or you'll have issues with the wheel rubbing the e-brake cable.

I'd still vote the originals but don't want you to think the turbo replicas won't work.

Johnny Danger 02-19-2014 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husker boxster (Post 387406)
JD, did you miss the 47 option for rears? Yes the 62 would be way off, but 47 is the generally accepted offset for 10" rims for Boxsters. You'll still need a wheel spacer or you'll have issues with the wheel rubbing the e-brake cable.

I'd still vote the originals but don't want you to think the turbo replicas won't work.

I guess I did. :eek:

peterek 02-19-2014 04:36 PM

I got answer from seller and they have correct orginal part numbers! I will take a scale and go check them out sunday;)

So what spacers do i need to bring them closer to sit flush?

Johnny Danger 02-19-2014 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterek (Post 387377)
Johnny

How about spacers on oem rims?

Dziekuje! ;)

You could easily add 10mm spacers both front and rear for a more flush look - without any clearance problems.

golonaus 02-19-2014 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterek (Post 387516)
I got answer from seller and they have correct orginal part numbers! I will take a scale and go check them out sunday;)

So what spacers do i need to bring them closer to sit flush?

Unless ill pick them up tomorrow.
Saw it on CL too
Like a week ago. Hehe









Nah. Not wide enough for me:D

alanqning 02-20-2014 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golonaus (Post 387529)
Unless ill pick them up tomorrow.
Saw it on CL too
Like a week ago. Hehe








Nah. Not wide enough for me:D

:(

I want them too... can't find it on craigs!

golonaus 02-20-2014 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanqning (Post 387661)
:(

I want them too... can't find it on craigs!

So after last 2 posts, I'm sure Peterek is already there. Lol
I saw it on CL last week and if rear would be 10" ...

peterek 02-20-2014 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golonaus (Post 387682)
So after last 2 posts, I'm sure Peterek is already there. Lol

I saw it on CL last week and if rear would be 10" ...


Don't bother they are already mine;)

alanqning 02-20-2014 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterek (Post 387702)
Don't bother they are already mine;)

noooooooo such deal much good...

coreseller 02-20-2014 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterek (Post 387702)
Don't bother they are already mine;)

IMO you made the right choice, I bet they'll look great on your car.

Glad to see you got them, some of the posts were causing me to question some member's shame lol.

Please disregard my prior recommendation of JD as the "go-to" wheels / tire guy, as you can tell he's slippin.........

Johnny Danger 02-20-2014 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreseller (Post 387707)
IMO you made the right choice, I bet they'll look great on your car.

Glad to see you got them, some of the posts were causing me to question some member's shame lol.

Please disregard my prior recommendation of JD as the "go-to" wheels / tire guy, as you can tell he's slippin.........

My eyes are going. Too much time at the computer. :(

coreseller 02-20-2014 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger (Post 387711)
My eyes are going. Too much time at the computer. :(

Eh...Nothing a Ferrari couldn't fix.....;)

Johnny Danger 02-20-2014 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreseller (Post 387715)
Eh...Nothing a Ferrari couldn't fix.....;)

Probably cheaper than lasik surgery under Obama Care. :barf:

peterek 02-24-2014 07:52 PM

New Wheels
 
Rims waiting for tires;) they are darker than I was expecting... Need to put them on the car and see if i like that setup
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/25/ta8ybuhy.jpg


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