cheap wheels

[The Radium King]

not mine, but buy these two ...

OZ Racing Ultraleggera Wheels 8.5 x 18 Offset: 40mm - Porsche 996 GT2 / GT3 | eBay

and these two ...

Pair Porsche 18

and you got some nice wheels for not too much $.

[Cyclong]

Why do you need them? Do you collect wheels or plan to buy a car in addition to them a little bit later?

If I'm not mistaken, they are different! It seems they have different rim material

[Most_Wanted]

Your asking why one would swap out for different/aftermarket wheels?


My tires will need replacing soon. Been looking for a lightweight set of 17's w/ at least 8/9 widths. I'd buy some RPF1's if they came in a 5x130. Hoping something comes soon. Really want to replace the "recommended tire" A/S the previous owner installed with summer lower tread score being in California.

Those OZ's are nice btw.

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Cyclong

Why do you need them? Do you collect wheels or plan to buy a car in addition to them a little bit later?

Two common reasons for having more than one set of wheels/tires for a car are winter/summer tire and track/street tire spec differences and for swapping convenience. Another common reason is to change the car's aesthetics. I have two tire/wheel sets for both our S5 and Explo Sport.

[Cyclong]

Yeah, I know. But The Radium King wrote that they are "not mine". That's why I asked

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Cyclong

Yeah, I know. But The Radium King wrote that they are "not mine". That's why I asked

Radium King is indicating that he has no vested interest in the sale of the wheels. He is simply providing info to other forum members.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by Most_Wanted

... Been looking for a lightweight set of 17's w/ at least 8/9 widths. I'd buy some RPF1's if they came in a 5x130.....

I know, hardly anyone makes 17" 5x130 wheels, and none of them are affordable, relative the all the wheels that are available for other cars...

There is a newish company called Titan 7 that is making forged wheels, for supposedly European and German cars, but searching around it is the same cars as everybody else but no 5x130. They are still in development so maybe they will come up with something.

[Most_Wanted]

I hear that. I really want to stay away from using a 5x114.3 adapter but find myself considering it & then ignoring the thought. Safety concerns & I get OCD about adding additional unsprung mass or just weight in general. Added $$$ of 18's tires sway me away too. Shoot, I'd go 16's if it weren't for the S brakes/rear toe arm.

[The Radium King]

watch rennlist for 964 widebody (wb) wheels. or 944 wheels. often light, 17", and good offsets.

[Fuzzuki]

If you live in Toronto, I suggest Toronto Rims on Royal Windsor road.
I got a good set for 600 bucks.

Install of tires could have been done better.
I had a issue, he had family issues, I had to take the tires to another place to have it fixed.

I forgive him, it was extraordinary circumstances.
Great rims, great price.

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by Fuzzuki

If you live in Toronto, I suggest Toronto Rims on Royal Windsor road.
I got a good set for 600 bucks.

Install of tires could have been done better.
I had a issue, he had family issues, I had to take the tires to another place to have it fixed.

I forgive him, it was extraordinary circumstances.
Great rims, great price.

I'm sure the rims you bought are nice but realize the rims the OP posted about are light weight aluminum wheel that can easily weigh as much as 10 lbs per wheel less than "value" rims.

[Fuzzuki]

Yeah, AND?

[Porsche9]

Unstrung weight is important to some people.

[Fuzzuki]

OK, and??????

[particlewave]

The rears are an auction, so may end up not being cheap at all.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by Fuzzuki

OK, and??????

I don't think anybody is knocking your wheels, show a picture, someone else may be interested in that same wheel, especially if you have discovered a new style and/or source.