Digital Mouth Posted 19November, 2012 Report Share Posted 19November, 2012 I suffered a blown out tire thanks to a cracked rim most probably picked up on the M4 and Parramatta Road some of the pot holes on those roads are dreadful I could hear a strange rattling sound in my car yesterday behind the left passenger seat where the little plastic screen sits between the two passenger seats I heard it again today and then BOOM I lost control of the car and luckily I was able to regain control and quickly move her over to the side of the motorway. Is it worth repairing or should I buy a new rim I just hope that Rim is still on the market otherwise $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 19November, 2012 Report Share Posted 19November, 2012 Hmmm bugga. DM, I have never seen those chrome rims before, is there a brand name on them? You have only had the car for a short time, maybe the rim always had a problem, as we were saying the small profile tires on those 20" rims are not going to give much protection, to the rim. But certainly could have just happened, our roads are just as crappy down here. At least you and the car escaped relatively unscathed. Might be a good time to re assess the wheels. I would think you may be able to get it repaired, but chances are it may happen again to that one or another wheel. SteamWolf has posted a good site for original Porsche wheels today, check it out if you want to go that way (1979 911sc Help on wheels) Good luck with it, let us know how you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 19November, 2012 Report Share Posted 19November, 2012 It's a sign, the car is saying "I want new shoes!" Glad to hear everyone is safe, sounds like it could have been much worse. The 3 remain wheels could make a bling coffee table! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 19November, 2012 Report Share Posted 19November, 2012 Mate google rim repairs - plenty of places that do this and some come to you. Seem to be around Moorebank area, should take you about 3 mins to get one. If you have a problem finding one PM me as I have one saved somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 19November, 2012 Report Share Posted 19November, 2012 Neals wheels or another place in Blacktown I can't remember the name of right now are both good. I hate to say it but the 20's are not going to do you any favours in the busted rim department. They are made from Ubercheap alloy and with a small sidewall there is just not enough give the spread the load out. Parra road is just a little rougher than a tuff truck course lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 19November, 2012 Report Share Posted 19November, 2012 +1 Uncle's comments are just and valid. You are better off with maybe an 18. Make the ride a little more compliant also. After experiencing buckled rims, and that was with 18s, I would hesitate to ride on 20s unless they were high end and designed to take a little punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 19November, 2012 Report Share Posted 19November, 2012 Really good advice from Uncle and Theo... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qstoria Posted 20November, 2012 Report Share Posted 20November, 2012 The fact no one was hurt and the car was not damaged is most important however the broken wheel could be a blessing in disguise.. Repairing a wheel is an option but the wheel will never be as strong therefore as reliable. Time for a set of wheels that add substance to the car, not detract from it! I'm sure you could find a nice set of the original 17' or 18' wheels that would look great and restore the ride to the way it was intended. Plus, tyres will be much cheaper than on the 20's too Best of luck and let us all know the outcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 20November, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 20November, 2012 The wheels are made by AMS And where would be the best place to find the original Porsche Wheels in the Sydney area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 20November, 2012 Report Share Posted 20November, 2012 Preferably, you would want second hand if you can get them I would think, new from the dealers is an arm and a leg. Different styles obviousy, if you check out the site that SteamWolf posted we mentioned before,(7.44 AM YESTERDAY ON THIS POST) that will give you pictures of most of the Boxster wheels, plus the dimensions. Once you know which ones you like, I would be looking at the P club classifieds in N.S.W. (or P clubs all over Aust for that matter) Ebay and any of those type of places. James from AUTOHAUS has his finger on the pulse up there and may be able to guide you in the right direction. I think you are making the right move if you take that path with the wheels. I would be looking at 18"s preferably (which I am also currently keeping an eye out for, for myself) But 19"s might be ok.. Unfortunately It will be $$$ for rims and tyres, but the result will be worth it. Might be worth getting someone to check the front end and suspension out before fitting the new ones, just to make sure there has been no damage done by those big 20"inchers. And the alignment etc is all ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 20November, 2012 Report Share Posted 20November, 2012 http://www.pcnsw.com.au Try the link above for Porsche club NSW & go to the Market Place page & you will find wheels there, VIC also has a similar club with a Market place page, they are all P car nuts so good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 20November, 2012 Report Share Posted 20November, 2012 I have a set of nice 18" GT2 style $1000 that would fit Boxter, plus other styles. PM your email/mobile No. Cheers,Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 21November, 2012 Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 Mark, you are truly the wheel meister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 21November, 2012 Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 Niko, you should talk to Mark about wheels!! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 21November, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 They can't repair the cracked rim and they can't find a matching Wheel/Rim so I'm screwed. Niko which thread is that Steamwolf post in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 21November, 2012 Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 Might be a good thing in the long run... Go to the MAIN FORUM PAGE. Then go down to cars then go to 911's 1978-88 then second post down 1979 - 911 sc Help on wheels. Then down load or check out the wheel reference site. Not trying to get into your head but I would be looking at 18's for yours.... Regards, Niko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 21November, 2012 Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 Niko, you should talk to Mark about wheels!! C Mark and I have been chatting C, but I have decided the wheels I am after are these, so if anyone knows of any I would appreciate any info. 2005 Boxster S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 21November, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 There are hundreds of different wheels on the market I don't know where to start. One thing for sure is I'm not a big fan of the original wheels I'm after something more aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 21November, 2012 Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 21November, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 ^^ Yeah something like that I'm going to hit the council up for the $$$ to cover the damage I sustained on one of there roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 21November, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 These would be nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 21November, 2012 Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 Yeh, the tech art bits are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 21November, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 I can't find a price anywhere. Will call them tomorrow to see how much they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 21November, 2012 Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 I can't find a price anywhere. Will call them tomorrow to see how much they are. Make sure you are sitting down..................$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 21November, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 21November, 2012 I thought so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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