Best place to shop for wheels, ideas please.

[der Geist]

I bought wheel spacers for my 911 from Ernies Alloys in FL and their customer service is triple top notch. I bought a set of 17" turbo twist replicas with Porsche insignia centers and chrome valve stems (also with porsche insignias). They came with Continental tires mounted and balanced. $1200 and change. I waited till the end of the day at the Hershey PA swap meet to make my deal and loaded them in my truck. I can't remember the name of the dealer but it seems to me that swap meets are great places to but Porsche stuff. I got Super Blue brake fluid for 10 bucks a quart from one guy. If you can wait a bit and make it to Hershey you may be able to score a deal. Of course you obviously have to have a way to get the stuff back to make the frieght savings. Might look a little funny with 4 wheels and tires strapped to the trunk of your Boxter.

These would be nice...don't know if they fit your model/year:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Cayman-Wheels-and-Tires-OEM-18-Boxter-New-4_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ66484QQitemZ807228370 1QQrdZ1

[thenavarro]

I also recommend http://www.wheeldynamics.net I just today received a set of Carrera Lightweights 18 inch with Michelin Pilot Sports mounted and balanced that I got from them. Carlos took care of me and was responsive and informative and sent tracking numbers before I ever even asked. I've already got them on my 2001. Looks awesome. Definitely recommend them

[Jeph]

My people speak the truth... wheeldynamics.net served me well. $979 for the Carrera replicas, no spacers required. By the way, even the Porsche dealership was impressed with the look of them. That is, they were very surprised that they were replicas.



At that price, you can almost take your pick of any tires you want to stay under the $2k price point.

Originally Posted by Jeph

My people speak the truth... wheeldynamics.net served me well. $979 for the Carrera replicas, no spacers required. By the way, even the Porsche dealership was impressed with the look of them. That is, they were very surprised that they were replicas.



At that price, you can almost take your pick of any tires you want to stay under the $2k price point.

JEPH, GREAT PICTURE!

[ohioboxster]

I already have 17's , now Im back to the 18" or 19" debate. I was positive I wanted 19's now Im not sure. Jeph, you car looks great what size are you running?

[Grizzly]

So you have a frame of reference, these are 19x8s and 19x9.5s with no spacers. The tires are 235s and 275s. I have no rubbing or problems. The 19s are slightly noisier than the 18s I replaced, but I don't notice any decrease in ride quality. I've read here on the board that handling isn't as good if you go bigger than 18s. I haven't noticed a difference in everyday driving, but we haven't really beat on the car yet. There's an autocross next Sunday at Ripkin Stadium, but, of course, I'm only going as a spectator

Good luck with your choice...

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

I already have 17's , now Im back to the 18" or 19" debate. I was positive I wanted 19's now Im not sure. Jeph, you car looks great what size are you running?

Thanks very much! I have 18s.