Cracked wheel, blew out tire, need Replica Carrera ASAP

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by insite

have you tried these guys: http://www.wheelenhancement.com/

EDIT: yes you have.....my bad.

$500 used?!?!?!?

yep. I paid (although I got a steal) $1,100 for all four in 2005. Same with my Litronics, paid $1400 for those in a Brandywine Porsche group buy. The prices of OEM porsche parts nearly doubled in less than four years. Must be the Euro vs Dollar.

[Gougoushu]

I have seen some wheels of that style listed on ebay recently. I think by "wheelsandcaps."

It's probably worth a look if you haven't done so already, searching alternatively under "wheels" plural, and "wheel" singular.

BTW, I need two Carrera III rear wheels, if anyone finds/has those. Carrera III is similar, but a slightly different style, in 18," either 9" or 10."

[Perfectlap]

^ wheels and caps canceled my order. THey must have emptied out their stock.

[Perfectlap]

So a wheel repair shop got back to me and claimed that welding the crack sounded like no biggie to them. I told them inch and half but now I'm thinking I may have measure it for sure. The cost is about $120 not including the shipping.
Anyone think this is crazy?

Any available wheel with a Boxster fit (9") are just to close to a the price of another full set of repica winter beating wheels (different style). 10" wheels are available but I'd rather not use spacers, particularly on a hard winter tire.
I'm leaning towards getting the wheel welded and refinishing all four wheels once spring rolls around. Given the scarcity of the wheel (and cost $2K used!!) it sounds like a good idea.

p.s.
check out the video. They come to you

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/

[JTP]

It's worth a try. Do they guarantee their work?

[Spinnaker]

There is one of their franchise's here in the Seattle area also. I was looking at them as a possible place to repair the curb rash that came with my car. They offer a limited lifetime warrantee. Let us know how the repair comes out.
http://www.awrswarranty.com/

[sdharmani]

I got my Audi wheel refinished / repaired. They have locations in South NJ / Philly area. Should be no more than $120.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

So a wheel repair shop got back to me and claimed that welding the crack sounded like no biggie to them. I told them inch and half but now I'm thinking I may have measure it for sure. The cost is about $120 not including the shipping.
Anyone think this is crazy?

Any available wheel with a Boxster fit (9") are just to close to a the price of another full set of repica winter beating wheels (different style). 10" wheels are available but I'd rather not use spacers, particularly on a hard winter tire.
I'm leaning towards getting the wheel welded and refinishing all four wheels once spring rolls around. Given the scarcity of the wheel (and cost $2K used!!) it sounds like a good idea.

p.s.
check out the video. They come to you

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/

[insite]

perfectlap -

there's a full set of CIII's on rennlist for $1k. they're carrera offsets, but who cares! get the spacers!

18x8 and 18x10

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/for-sale-ads-member-to-member-classifieds/603705-fs-set-of-porsche-18-carrera-iii-18x10-and-18x8-1000-plus-shipping-like-new.html