Jason986S Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Anybody one here had any experience of fitting Panamera wheels on a 986. I know the size/fitment of the design I'm looking at will physically work. But I'm more concerned if it will work cosmetically and look decent. Wheel specs: front 18x8J ET59 part number 970.362.136.01 rear 18x9J ET53 part number 970.362.138.01 I would run them with 235/40 fronts and 265/35 18" tyres, and probably spacers all round. Here is an example from Google: Your thoughts and opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I think they look good. Similar to the split rim Sport Designs, without the corrosion problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, Araf said: I think they look good. Similar to the split rim Sport Designs, without the corrosion problems. I think spaced out with decent tyres, they could look quite O.Z or Team-Dynamic's style. Are they a strong enough look to justify ditching my 9/10j turbo twist set up, which is a classic wheel design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj225 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 They just look 'normal' - not sure if thats the intent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 They look just ok to me. I probably wouldn't do it because I don't like spacers in general (unnecessary added unsprung weight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj225 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I like the 5 spoke look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Accentuated by the ambers ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 28 minutes ago, Jason986S said: I think spaced out with decent tyres, they could look quite O.Z or Team-Dynamic's style. Are you looking for the 'ram-raided-Halfords' look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 36 minutes ago, boxtaboy said: They look just ok to me. I probably wouldn't do it because I don't like spacers in general (unnecessary added unsprung weight). I already run spacers (9mm/20mm) so I have already jumped that hurdle. 17 minutes ago, Araf said: Are you looking for the 'ram-raided-Halfords' look? Not quite. I just have a bug for aftermarket styling where I just can't leave things be. This was a quick idea that could give an aftermarket ish look, but using OEM quality BBS parts. I was offered a set for £350 last week too, so good my mind ticking. @cj225 you may be right. They are quite plain. Maybe painted gloss black on my black car, with even a diamond cut/silver little lip they might look a bit fancier. Inspiration: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 17 minutes ago, Jason986S said: I was offered a set for £350 last week too, so good my mind ticking. Too much. A set went for £100 about a month ago on ebay. Others seem to sit between £2-300. As you say, very cheap for BBS quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 54 minutes ago, cj225 said: I like the 5 spoke look... They look v nice indeed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I like 5-spokes too, but I'm biased. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 7 hours ago, boxtaboy said: I like 5-spokes too, but I'm biased. .. Those wheels ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 I like the Panamera wheels, been tempted myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 9 hours ago, Araf said: Too much. A set went for £100 about a month ago on ebay. Others seem to sit between £2-300. As you say, very cheap for BBS quality. Ah really. The cheapest set I've seen on eBay was £400 in mint condition, so I didn't think £350 was bad. I did offer £250 funnily enough but they weren't keen all. I think I'll hang fire for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, Jason986S said: Ah really. The cheapest set I've seen on eBay was £400 in mint condition, so I didn't think £350 was bad. I did offer £250 funnily enough but they weren't keen all. I think I'll hang fire for now. You're probably looking at the same set I am. The seller is pretty steady on their pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Sazzy said: Those wheels ! They are bloomin' lovely @boxtaboy. Look like an aftermarket wheel somebody might put on a modern Ferrari. @That986 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302144947673 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, Jason986S said: They are bloomin' lovely @boxtaboy. Look like an aftermarket wheel somebody might put on a modern Ferrari. @That986 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302144947673 That's the ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Just now, That986 said: That's the ones. It's odd that they won't come down on price. They've been re-listed 3 or 4 times now for £400 and not sold. It's probably more likely to sell to a non Panamera owner without the balloon tyres for a few quid less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 6 minutes ago, Jason986S said: It's odd that they won't come down on price. They've been re-listed 3 or 4 times now for £400 and not sold. It's probably more likely to sell to a non Panamera owner without the balloon tyres for a few quid less. I actually said that, keep the tyres, didn't have any of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal81 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 really like them , look a little bit like the 996 GT3 wheel ( i think , i could be getting mixed up ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 23 hours ago, That986 said: I actually said that, keep the tyres, didn't have any of it. As did I with a £200-£250 cash offer dependant on viewing/condition. Some people are strange. But obviously rose tinted by the extortionate other listings on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 25, 2016 Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Jason986S said: As did I with a £200-£250 cash offer dependant on viewing/condition. Some people are strange. But obviously rose tinted by the extortionate other listings on Ebay. For sure. I can't understand people who want fortunes for wheels with tyres that are on the limits as well. A bargain set of wheels isn't such a bargain when you have to spend out on tyres for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimk04 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Don't think those at 100 went...kicked myself for not bidding. Really like these wheels but the shape of the front wheels spokes bothers me a bit. rears look much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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