Rav Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 So - I have booked my car in to have the wheels refurbished at Pro alloys in Melksham. They did some good work on my Alpina wheels, welding a crack after a I hit a pot hole (cheers Wiltshire Council). The wheels i have are: My thought process went along the lines of keeping the car original. I still have the ambers on, but the radio is newer. I have opted not to go for the diamond cut lips and perhaps have these painted silver with the centres a slightly darker shade of silver. They will also mask and paint the centre caps to match. So we are all set - booked in for September 2nd, with a rough price estimate of between £450 and £500. UNTIL! - I saw this picture this morning..... So a long shot - but does anyone have a set of these wheels that they are willing to part with? What should i do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 https://i.imgur.com/py722FX.jpg How about copying @EXY Sport Designs with the anthracite centres. The Carrera Classics are from the facelift car if that makes a difference to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 They look like the wheels I have on my box at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 No comments on originality but I consider your original wheels pretty high maintenance, so if it were me I'd change them. The pic you have shown is not exactly carrera classics, the centres are different, but I do love the classics, and actually have a pair sitting waiting for refurbishment. (Patiently...!) Just watch when you buy as several come from 996 and so the rears are too/very wide for the Boxster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Love the Carreras, especially painted a la Anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judgegeorge Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Hi My 2003 S has Carreras and they look superb. Probably why they were on the car in the facelift brochure. Really easy to clean too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Hi I like the sport classic 17" wheels. Not sure how they are to clean though. Berni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 52 minutes ago, Judgegeorge said: Hi My 2003 S has Carreras and they look superb. Probably why they were on the car in the facelift brochure. Really easy to clean too!! Yep these are the ones on my box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I think the reason you are liking thoughs wheels is the way the cars been set up, it’s lowered, the wheels fill the arches so probably 19” rims, it looks like it’s wearing a body kit on the Sills and It just looks awesome. Putting those wheels on your car won’t make your car lock like that I’m afraid unless you spend ££ on changing your suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Now you mention it, that is crazy low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 20 hours ago, Rav said: UNTIL! - I saw this picture this morning..... The 986 above is part way through a pretty dynamic transition which accentuates the impression of low. To see how these wheel might look on a static 986 see below: OK it is my car but I reckon these wheels really suit the simpler lines of the original Boxster. From another angle: Details: Car runs lower on a specific geometry. 5mm spacers all round. The wheel colour is uses a base of GT silver - with a heavy mist of RC5+ pad dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 In terms of your existing wheels - here are another set I have which were finished with a power coated barrel in a silver that replicates the diamond cut colour and the centres in GT Silver with OE GT Silver centre caps. They looked fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 39 minutes ago, map said: In terms of your existing wheels - here are another set I have which were finished with a power coated barrel in a silver that replicates the diamond cut colour and the centres in GT Silver with OE GT Silver centre caps. They looked fabulous. Me I think that these are the best looking wheels for that car. I wouldn't even consider changing them. That's a pricey refurb though. https://www.wheelclinic.co.uk/prices.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, JonSta said: Me I think that these are the best looking wheels for that car. I wouldn't even consider changing them. That's a pricey refurb though. https://www.wheelclinic.co.uk/prices.php You say that.. the previous owner paid £800 for a refurb in the rims I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfprorich Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Split rims are always more expensive to refurb, some places even refuse to do them 😑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 My Alloys quotes me years ago £600 + £50 for each bolt THEY snapped...I bought one piece wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hunt Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Hi, there are a set of 18” carrera wheels on Porscheperformance.co.uk for £600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Cheddar Bob said: You say that.. the previous owner paid £800 for a refurb in the rims I have Yikes..... Get new ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allatsea Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I like them. But I would, wouldn't I! I've since had 'proper' tyres put on it, before the tyre police come knocking...... They were silver when I brought it, but I thought I'd have a change. But also agree that having had Carrera's on my 996 they were much, much easier to keep clean. These are a 'wheel off job' to clean every time. I've recently sealed them with Gtechnig C5 wheel armour, but they are still not easy. Wouldn't change them though. AaS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, allatsea said: I like them. But I would, wouldn't I! I've since had 'proper' tyres put on it, before the tyre police come knocking...... They were silver when I brought it, but I thought I'd have a change. But also agree that having had Carrera's on my 996 they were much, much easier to keep clean. These are a 'wheel off job' to clean every time. I've recently sealed them with Gtechnig C5 wheel armour, but they are still not easy. Wouldn't change them though. AaS I quite like the tyre police. They point out quite regularly my saving of money through less than big brand tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-yorkshire Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Hi Rav. I will have a nice set of 19” Carerra Classics with tyres and coloured centre caps available later this month as a friend of mine is selling me his almost new Carrera Sport wheels. My wheels are in pretty good condition with the fronts very good. A few bits of imperfections on the inner barrels which you do not really see. I think the wheels have been refurbished at some point in the past. If you are interested please pm me. My wheels are currently fitted on my 987.1 Boxster S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S14 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 @allatsea your car looks very nice👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxsum Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 I have the same wheels, you see quite a few boxsters with them on but I think the ride is quite hard on the 18’s. SWA in Exeter charge around £600 + £25 for each bolt that doesn’t come out as it has to be retapped but I understand they do I good job. Mine are not diamond cut on the rim as I don’t think the lacquer bonds so well so all silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt70 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 2:15 PM, allatsea said: I like them. But I would, wouldn't I! I've since had 'proper' tyres put on it, before the tyre police come knocking...... They were silver when I brought it, but I thought I'd have a change. But also agree that having had Carrera's on my 996 they were much, much easier to keep clean. These are a 'wheel off job' to clean every time. I've recently sealed them with Gtechnig C5 wheel armour, but they are still not easy. Wouldn't change them though. AaS Car looks great .... black suits the guards red .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allatsea Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 12 hours ago, Matt70 said: Thank you. I think the wheels really work. AaS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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