PCA0891

In August I purchased a Pristine Black 74K 88 S4. The car has what look to be "Factory" Chrome Slotted wheels with matching caps. I have been unable to determine if they were an option in 88 or did the original owner "Paul Stanley" have them done. I have a photo from the showroom floor at Porsche Beverly Hills which show the wheels on the car. This question has been made even harder to answer because the often missing option code sticker is missing from the car. I am a newbie 928er with the hope one of you purists may be able to help.

Thanks in Advance
Robert

88S4 75K
76 930 38K
78 Targa 17K
E55 Dd

longleader

Standard manhole covers, yes they are stock.Welcome to the tank

Bilal928S4

But not chromed.

Charley B

They may be the original factory wheels but they were not chromed by the factory. That was not an option that I have ever heard of.

Welcome, and how about some photo's of that beauty.

BRB-83-911SC

While not chrome from the factory, I wouldn't be surprised if the original selling dealer had them chromed when new, as a "dealer added accessory", and probably charged a small fortune for the "upgrade".

James Bailey

Porsche actually advised against chrome plating but many dealers had it done since explaining that the wheels were SUPPOSED to be dull got to be tiresome...So NO never a factory option...

Bjbpe

I purchased my '87 S4 new and am the only owner. It had the manhole covers and, as far as I know, there was no chrome option.

Mrmerlin

Some wheels were polished to a high luster,

Orantes

The Paul Stanley? That beats Charlie Sheen for sure...

jeff spahn

My car came from Beverly Hills Porsche when new. The wheels were chromed when the car was new, possibly as a dealer add on. I have all the receipts of all work since new and there is a note on one of them about Porsche saying "don't chrome the wheels". So the dealer has them chromed apparently and then when the customer has an issue Porsche says, "hey dumbass, we told you not to chrome them".

Orantes

So this is your beast...



Nice work! Love a car with history!

Rob Edwards

Here's a 1990 TSB that says don't chrome the wheels. It appears to supercede an earlier one. My '90 GT had chromed D90's, which was flaking off and caused one to have an annoying slow leak. Not a big fan of chrome rimz...

Orantes

Robert, I know it's getting a little off your topic but have you seen this....

http://www.straightlinecustomcars.com/1988-porsche-928

PCA0891

Thank you for the info pertaining to the Chrome Wheel issue. I had similar thoughts about the Chroming at Dealerships. And yes my friend that is in fact my car in the photo. Thank you for that link that clears up several questions. I love the car. It is beautiful but needy.

Robert

88 S4 75k
76 930 38k
78 Targa 17k
E55 DD