Paseb

what are those wheels and will they fit a 1988 944 turbo
they are 17"
the guy says it fits Porsche Carrera 911 or Boxster

anyone has them?

thx guys



ps: im on the market for 17" wheels, i will have for sale bbs 16" wheels with tires in really good shape, nearly new

CPR

Yes but you need spacers

fbgh2o

These are 996/Boxter http://www.wheelenhancement.com/inde...elDetail&id=35

What year is your car? 86 IIRC?

As such, they will not fit without spacers as they have late offsets and you have early offsets. Most people run 1" (25mm) or 1 1/4" (30mm) spacers to accommodate late offsets wheels.

Paseb

do you know what are they..., and what kind/size of spacer

Paseb

its a 1988, so im late offset..?

fbgh2o

If your's is a 1988, it is a late offset, so you would not need spacers.

Here is a good link that provides some info on offsetshttp://www.cantonia.com/wheel_offset.html

However, I was pretty sure that the BBS wheels that you have are for early offset cars. When you pull a wheel can you see a stamping that says ET 52 somewhere on them.

CPR

My bad, Paseb...I thought you were 86.

If you are 88 than no spacers. If early...21mm front, 28mm rear.

Paseb

i have no idea about the stamping, i can see that behind the wheel?

i will have to check tomorrow at the shop


spacers, no spacers?

Paseb

cool cool good news!!!

the guy is asking 1200$ canadian negociable, with winter tires, but hes willing to part the wheels.. how much you guys think it would be a good deal for the wheels?

CPR

If they are true OEM PORSCHE wheels in very good condition $800...then descend to around 350-400 if they need complete refinishing.

fbgh2o

Check your PM. My numbers match CPRs, just in CDN funds.

Note there are other options for sale in the classifieds and they will give you an idea of the value.

azbanks

I bought a set of these wheels with tires in good condition off craigslist for around $400 US. I didn't like the look once they were on the car so I sold them.

You should be able to get them cheaper off ebay. $800 is pretty high unless you want them right now. If you can wait and keep looking, you should be able to get them much cheaper.
I picked up a set of 18" 996 turbo wheels and tires for $575 shipped. They normally go for at least $1000 but I was patient.

Paseb

did you take a picture with the wheels, i would like to see the look with them on it

i love twist and 996 wheels, but they are 18" and heard tires prices are really high...

i would prefer 17" wheels

PRESTON

I have those on my 87 944 n/a. I use them on the track. they have 255/45/17 michelin sport tires. I bought the wheels and tires for $900 on craiglist last year. I got a good deal the tires are still good after 4 DE events. I rolled the fenders to accomadate the size. i may have to switch to a staggered tire size. the wide front tires seem to make the steering more difficult on the track and of course the street.
Sorry to ramble but they do look good on the car.

fbgh2o

Another reason to prefer the 17" is that our roads here in Canada (especially Quebec) are awful and the extra sidewall height provides a better ride quality.

Suggest that you check out the following thread for wheel ideas and looks
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...pics-here.html