NiX Posted 3April, 2013 Report Share Posted 3April, 2013 Hi All, Im on the lookout for a new set of rims, thought I could get them repaired/polished & bring up like new. But was sadly mistake when I took the car down to Advanced Alloy wheel repairs in Moorabbin & informed that they are corroded (Box was imported from the UK in 2009 & salt added to icy roads) would be a waste of money getting them repaied, get some new ones. These are the current rims I have (notice the corrosion - about 10 o'clock) I like the simplicatiy of the rim & prefer to stay inline with this kind of style. Front - 7.5 (50mm off set) Back - 9 (52mm offset) Have found these similar rims on ebay would these fit my 2003 Boxster? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18-inch-Genuine-PORSCHE-997-ALLOY-WHEELS-/170955828557?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27cdc2ed4d Or if anyone knows of where I can pick x 4 rims like my current or the ebay ones please let me know. Any advice would be greatly apprecitaed. Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 3April, 2013 Report Share Posted 3April, 2013 Hi Nick, I think Niko can probably help you out with a contact that he bought his wheels from. I think they are in Sydney but if I remember he spoke really highly of the place he got them from.... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiX Posted 3April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 3April, 2013 Hi Chris, Yes your right, this is the same seller Niko purchased his rims from. Did a little research (on PFA) prior to posting, was the recommendation from Niko's post & purchase that lead me to this seller. Still waiting for the sellers confirmation that the rims will or won't fit, hope they do as I they are the closest have found so far. Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 3April, 2013 Report Share Posted 3April, 2013 Oh that's good then Nick. Hope so too. Let us know how you get on.... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 3April, 2013 Report Share Posted 3April, 2013 According to 9fan from PFA the same wheels won't fit my 987 due to offset difference but might fit yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 4April, 2013 Report Share Posted 4April, 2013 Most boxster Rear offsets are 40 to 50 in 8.5" so you want to be careful in going to offset 58 in a 10". Better a 9" as tyre width also comes into play for clearance. Cheers,Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 4April, 2013 Report Share Posted 4April, 2013 And according to one of the many manuals that came with my car (throwing them in a drawer inside the house would likely give a noticeable difference to fuel economy BTW ) I can use 18" with 8" wide 57mm offset front and 9" wide 43mm offset rears as this was the 18" option available from the factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinarelloman Posted 8April, 2013 Report Share Posted 8April, 2013 Try this wheel offset calculator. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 8April, 2013 Report Share Posted 8April, 2013 Thanks for the link. I have no idea what is going on with all this clearance issue but am assuming that if I get the same wheels that were optional on my car from new (18" S wheels) then they should fit straight out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 8April, 2013 Report Share Posted 8April, 2013 Correct ! Check tyre size in the manual as well, would probably be width 225F/255R or 235/265. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 8April, 2013 Report Share Posted 8April, 2013 So does anyone know of any sitting in a corner of someone's garage that they would part with? Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinarelloman Posted 20April, 2013 Report Share Posted 20April, 2013 Try AGR tyre & wheel in Sefton NSW. They seem to have a fair few traded wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiX Posted 20April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20April, 2013 After reading Danny's review of Jean Pierre @ Unsurpassed, I booked into have my car done as well for a full detail. Purchased 2 x second hand front rims, Jean Pierre repaired & repainted all 4, which I'm very pleased with. Pickup the car today.... been there for 6 days so far - looking forward to the finished product!! BEFORE AFTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 20April, 2013 Report Share Posted 20April, 2013 Looks great Nick, very nice job. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 21April, 2013 Report Share Posted 21April, 2013 Try AGR tyre & wheel in Sefton NSW. They seem to have a fair few traded wheels. Had a look at the range, some tempting rims available but reviews on the Kumho tyres they are flogging are a little poor. Might think about just getting wheels then add tyres locally, thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 21April, 2013 Report Share Posted 21April, 2013 Nick, what did he do with your rims? Are they painted with a colour or just a clear coat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiX Posted 22April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 22April, 2013 Hi Steve, Rims were sanded back, painted with a chrome 2pac & few coats of clear over the top. Very pleased with the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 22April, 2013 Report Share Posted 22April, 2013 I want to buy these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18-inch-Genuine-Porsche-Boxter-Cayman-2010-Model-Alloy-Wheels-/330910960270?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0bd48a8e#ht_1034wt_689 and paint them gloss black. Maybe. Not sure how they will look in black. Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 22April, 2013 Report Share Posted 22April, 2013 https://www.google.com.au/search?q=porsche+996+with+black+cayman+wheels&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=WBh1UYvbKIyhiQfmzoG4BA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=356#biv=i%7C44%3Bd%7Cze8K7mpp7aZBzM%3A https://www.google.com.au/search?q=porsche+996+with+black+cayman+wheels&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=WBh1UYvbKIyhiQfmzoG4BA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=356#biv=i%7C36%3Bd%7CKhRStPmPI_Wj2M%3A https://www.google.com.au/search?q=porsche+996+with+black+cayman+wheels&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=WBh1UYvbKIyhiQfmzoG4BA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=356#biv=i%7C36%3Bd%7CKhRStPmPI_Wj2M%3A https://www.google.com.au/search?q=porsche+996+black+wheels&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=YRp1UafWFsW3iQevw4DwDA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=416#biv=i%7C71%3Bd%7CvTMyVmlXN_nQyM%3A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 22April, 2013 Report Share Posted 22April, 2013 Hmmmmmm. Looks pretty good in black. I wonder now about my car being Arctic Silver. What other colours would work. Fluoro orange would be awesome. Guards Red. Some nice matching Porsche side decals to match. There goes the bank balance again...... http://www.kistudios.com/boxster-002.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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