New discounted wheels?

[jimmyd123]

Hi, does anyone know anywhere to get Porsche's current wheel designs on the cheap? I'm looking for a set of 19's for a boxster(987) but i'm not keen on paying £2500ish for them. I would be interested in second hand ones as long as they were in perfect condition.

Thanks

James

P.S. I've currently got the boxster S wheels if anyone wants to P/Ex.

[bazza1974]

Hi Guys,

Formerly a member of the TVR site, but defecting to Porsche as I can't resist one for too much longer.

Just a question, why do we want to find a set if "Perfect condition" 2nd hand wheels at much less than retail. What is there about a set of alloys that we would expect them to depreciate just because they aren't spanking new?

It's not like they wear out and we have to spend money maintaining them - like our cars.

just a thought

[magriggs]

jimmyd123 said:

Hi, does anyone know anywhere to get Porsche's current wheel designs on the cheap? I'm looking for a set of 19's for a boxster(987) but i'm not keen on paying £2500ish for them. I would be interested in second hand ones as long as they were in perfect condition. Thanks James P.S. I've currently got the boxster S wheels if anyone wants to P/Ex.

ebay for second hand ones. Design 911 in Essex do copies of famous Porsche designs (and some originals too). Your local friendly OPC if you feel like having your eyes torn out

Best way might be to pick up a copy of 911&Porsche World or GT Purely Porsche and look through all the suppliers in there.

[david hype]

James

Try Jasmine for real Porsche (new and used) stuff...

www.jasmine-motorsport.co.uk

[skid68]

Have you tried Tech9 Motorsport www.tech9.ms they always have wheels & tyre sets in.

[jimmyd123]

Thanks for the replies. I'm finding it difficult to hunt down any 19's that will fit a boxster, as I understand it, the 997 wheels do not fit the 987. Looking on design911.com, it looks like the wheels alone are £2295/2495 and then tyres on top.

[jimmyd123]

Ok, pretty sure I've found some, anyone got any ideas how much my 18 inch boxster S alloys will fetch? Tyres have covered 6000miles, all wheels are unmarked.

Can anyone tell me if these boxster S wheels will fit a 986??

Thanks

[magriggs]

jimmyd123 said:

Ok, pretty sure I've found some, anyone got any ideas how much my 18 inch boxster S alloys will fetch? Tyres have covered 6000miles, all wheels are unmarked. Can anyone tell me if these boxster S wheels will fit a 986?? Thanks

Give some of the companies mentioned a call.

[gfreeman]

Why are you putting 19" wheels on your Boxster??? Just curious??

[magriggs]

gfreeman said:

Why are you putting 19" wheels on your Boxster??? Just curious??

cuz, like, woteva minger

[jimmyd123]

gfreeman said:

Why are you putting 19" wheels on your Boxster??? Just curious??

Because I think they look better

[dogzzzzzzzzz]

How much would you be prepared to sell your 18" 987 S wheels for including tyres (assuming the wheels are unmarked) To upgarde my 17" whhels on my 987 Boxter?

[dogzzzzzzzzz]

I have sourced 19" Carrera S Wheels for a Boxster, fitted with conti's for £2,400. Genuine porsche wheels. Too much much for me man!!!

[bennno]

david hype said:

James Try Jasmine for real Porsche (new and used) stuff... www.jasmine-motorsport.co.uk

I got mine from Techart but jasmine also offer OE wheels at reduced prices.

Bennno

[DanH]

gfreeman said:

Why are you putting 19" wheels on your Boxster??? Just curious??

because ride quality, lower unsprung weight and tyre wall to protect the rim are massively overrated innit?

[jimmyd123]

dogzzzzzzzzz said:

How much would you be prepared to sell your 18" 987 S wheels for including tyres (assuming the wheels are unmarked) To upgarde my 17" whhels on my 987 Boxter?

The tyres have covered 6000 miles and are in good shape. Looking for £1100ish (including delivery), interested?

>> Edited by jimmyd123 on Sunday 11th December 13:06

[dogzzzzzzzzz]

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dogzzzzzzzzz said:

How much would you be prepared to sell your 18" 987 S wheels for including tyres (assuming the wheels are unmarked) To upgarde my 17" whhels on my 987 Boxter?

The tyres have covered 6000 miles and are in good shape. Looking for £1100ish (including delivery), interested?

>> Edited by jimmyd123 on Sunday 11th December 13:06[/quote]

I was thinking more along the lines of £700 - £800, I would be prepared to collect them.

[jimmyd123]

Thanks for the offer, but I'm looking for a bit more, might not get it I know. Once I get the new wheels on my car I'll put my current wheels on ebay with a reserve of 700. I'll post a message on here to let everyone know.

James