New wheels

[PRG123]

Hi,
My Boxster has the standard 16" (I think) wheels,but I want to put some larger wheels on it, anyone recommend where I can get some from (fairly cheaply).
Thanks
Pete

 

[AD Boxster]

You should have an e-mail from me re 17" wheels that I have for sale. E-mail me if you haven't received it.

Alex

 

[PRG123]

Hi yeah I received it, I was thinking about bigger wheels than 17" ....

 

[Guest]

I'm selling some 19"s if you're interested...

 

[PRG123]

How much and do they come with good tyres?

 

[Guest]

best offer over £900 secures. no tyres included so you have free choice. coloured crests included as well.

 

[AD Boxster]

Pete,

If your car has 16"'s I am pretty sure that 19"'s will not fit. Best check that before you decide. My personal opinion is that even going to 18" will give a much harsher ride. It depends what you are trying to achieve.

AD

 

[Guest]

There are lots of 986s out there with 19" wheels...as with any wheel upgrade, ride comfort is exchanged for driving dynamics but that's always a valid trade in my book!

Here's a wild 986 with 19"s: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2140351

 

[Mark_Bennett]

If it's a very early car, then anything over 17" is not a good idea. Porsche had to strengthen the body/suspension pickups to accomodate the (at the time) new, larger, 18" wheels. The larger wheel/small sidewalls transfer a more violent shock to the car than the larger tyre-walled smaller wheels.

18 inch wheels are only approved for the 986 of of model year 1998-on

 

[PRG123]

Mines an 03 reg car....

 

[jeegnesh]

I have an R plate 986 I bought the car early this year and it came with 18" Porsche replica alloys, I think Turbo II, not sure maybe you can tell from the avatar pic. Is that ok?

I also have a buckle in one of the front alloys, need to replace it, but no idea what the alloy is or where i could find it, any help would be great.

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quote]ORIGINAL: Mark Bennett

If it's a very early car, then anything over 17" is not a good idea. Porsche had to strengthen the body/suspension pickups to accomodate the (at the time) new, larger, 18" wheels. The larger wheel/small sidewalls transfer a more violent shock to the car than the larger tyre-walled smaller wheels.

18 inch wheels are only approved for the 986 of of model year 1998-on
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[mo851]

Hi Mark
I got my wheels refurbished at Lepsons in Swindon, they can do a great job too. You'd would be surprised what they can do, when they came along to our R16 club night they had brought 4 nice wheels along and they all had been written off by a Porsche Centre's

Mo R16 Bath
2003 S
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[Boxstercol]

Is there a contact name / number for Lepsons in Swindon regarding wheel refurbs? Although a little off patch for me, I've heard they do a good job & if there is a contact point for PCGB members then I may give them a shout.

Thanks.

 

[penkhullwolf]

Mo R16 Bath

Thanks Mo R16 Bath

But swindon is unfortunately a bit too far for me as i'm in yorkshire

Mark

 

[PKE]

My rears are 255/40/17. I believe this is the original setup. Fronts are the same.

 

[mo851]

Hi Mark
Lepsons have moved from Swindon to Gilligham, Kent Tel 01634 580 582. I delt with Mike Jones (nice man too) or his son Scott. Just Google it

Good Luck

Mo

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[Gordon Attar]

Lepsoms are a franchise of fit they may have a local outfit.

Also check your for local wheel refurbishers as specialists change about £ 60 per wheel

 

[Mark_Bennett]

You say chrome, is the the split rim wheels? Makes i more expensive as they normally have to be split and then re-assembled with new bolts after refurbing.
Lots of people have had it done though.