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baseball 09-23-2007 09:06 AM

Replacement Rims
 
Does anyone have any experience or opinions on the quality of these rims:

http://tinyurl.com/35vhfn

easyc 09-23-2007 11:41 AM

Good quality, but almost 10 lbs heaver than stock.

Jeph 09-23-2007 03:22 PM

They're replicas. If they're from the same manufacturer as the other replicas on eBay, at worst they'll be 10 lbs more for all 4. And I would venture a wager that they're 2 lbs more each than factory 18s. (Which really doesn't matter unless you're serious about auto-xing.)

baseball 09-23-2007 05:05 PM

Thanks for the info. Is there another reputable place to buy replacement Porsche rims?

Jeph 09-23-2007 08:13 PM

This guy sells replicas on eBay. It's where I got mine and I've been pleased.
http://www.wheeldynamics.com/
http://stores.ebay.com/Wheel-Dynamics

This guy sells the real deal, so get ready to drop some coin of you go this route.
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/

blinkwatt 09-23-2007 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeph
This guy sells replicas on eBay. It's where I got mine and I've been pleased.
http://www.wheeldynamics.com/
http://stores.ebay.com/Wheel-Dynamics

This guy sells the real deal, so get ready to drop some coin of you go this route.
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/

Plenty of us on 986forum could vouch for Wheel Dynamics,they carry quality replicas.

rgriffin 09-23-2007 09:14 PM

I bought replica Mercedes wheels on ebay from OEwheels. I'm extremely happy with them and their customer service. I got all 4 for $329 plus $85 shipping. They look exactly like the expensive stock wheels from Mercedes. Not sure if they have Porsche wheels also though.

easyc 09-24-2007 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeph
They're replicas. If they're from the same manufacturer as the other replicas on eBay, at worst they'll be 10 lbs more for all 4. And I would venture a wager that they're 2 lbs more each than factory 18s. (Which really doesn't matter unless you're serious about auto-xing.)


The factory Carrera 5-spokes weigh 22lbs in the rear... the italian made replicas weigh over 30 each in the rear. Really doesn't mattter? you will feel a notice in that much unsprung weight.


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