Opinions on these Wheels: - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Pat · 09-28-2010, 06:02 AM

I love how they look. But I would be very skeptical of the quality for $600. Based on the price alone I would not buy them. Look at any other 19" wheel on the market made by a reputable company. They are AT LEAST twice the price.

Perfectlap · 09-28-2010, 06:30 AM

I was looking for this set like but definitely not in 19". Tires are too pricey and options are too limited. At this price point the wheels are definitely over 30 pounds each. That's going to make for a bumpy ride if the tire is also heavy. More stress on the suspsension and other bits that will start to break or rattle. Cosmetically, If you don't lower the car the 19" wheels make the car look like an SUV on 22" wheels.

I'm not too skeptical about price, it is afterall an alloy and not a forged piece. Like with everything else there is a huge mark up for imported goods. Even if you paid double you are still over paying because a cheap to produce cast alloy wheel will easily dent if you punt it at just the wrong angle. Which of course makes spending $2000+ for the factory versions plain nuts.

aparmex · 09-28-2010, 07:41 PM

Well after reading all your comments I have to agree with you about not buying these rims, too much risk, it would be great if I could find a similar design in 17 inch but I believe there is not such a thing, well I will start looking at different designs, any suggestions that look not only good but great?

Johnny Danger · 09-29-2010, 06:22 AM

I would contact the distributor and ask them if these wheels meet any of the following standards .

Alloy Wheels Standards

How do you know that when you purchase a set of alloy wheels that they are good? In other words, are they really round, will they turn straight or "true" and will they be durable? It may surprise you to know that there is a relatively easy way to determine the quality and integrity of a set of alloy wheels - verify the alloy wheels standards or certifications.

Alloy wheels standards include various testing procedures to determine the reliability and quality of any vehicle's wheel. The following is a list of the most recognised alloy wheels industry standards:

ISO 9001:2000 Certification - International Service Organisation (ISO) is a global collective which set technical standards (testing and qualifications) for several international industries. ISO 9001:2000 is the latest quality management system (qms) for businesses. It basically creates a unique structure, development and implementation of a QMS in order to increase the quality of business transactions, quality and customer satisfaction.

JWL Certification - Japan Light Alloy Wheel (JWL) standard is a certification level instituted by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport which requires that alloy wheels being purchased in Japan, must have the JWL mark on them thus showing the alloy wheels to have passed through a rigorous self-certification process.

VIA Certification - Vehicle Inspection Association (VIA) is a third-party group in Japan which can test and verify whether or not any alloy wheels can meet up to the JWL certification tests.

TUV Certification - Technischer Uberwachungs-Verien (TUV) translates to Technical Examination Association in Germany. This is another third-party testing group which began in Germany and now has locations worldwide. The TUV Certification is the highest performance and durability standard any product can hope to meet. To even be considered for testing, all companies must first be ISO 9001:2000.

Pat · 09-29-2010, 06:27 AM

I would love it if you asked the seller about these certifications. I'd be very interested to hear what they say.

aparmex · 10-01-2010, 07:13 AM

About certifications.... mmmhhh.. ISO 9001, well that only indicates that all they make is with the same quality either good or bad, just all equal, I know several compnies with that certification that make bad stuff, so it is not so trustable, maybe the other certifications may be a good idea to check, but ISO 9001 I would not trust that one.

Johnny Danger · 10-01-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by aparmex

About certifications.... mmmhhh.. ISO 9001, well that only indicates that all they make is with the same quality either good or bad, just all equal, I know several compnies with that certification that make bad stuff, so it is not so trustable, maybe the other certifications may be a good idea to check, but ISO 9001 I would not trust that one.

JWL, VIA and TUV are the certifications that you should be concerned about.