Center lock wheels
I have a 991.2 GTS with centerlock wheels. I'm wondering if anybody knows of a tire shop in Ventura or Santa Barbara County CA capable of dealing with tires on center lock wheels. Is purchasing the tires from a Porsche dealer the only option? Any tips
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Originally Posted by Atheist
(Post 18648783)
I have a 991.2 GTS with centerlock wheels. I'm wondering if anybody knows of a tire shop in Ventura or Santa Barbara County CA capable of dealing with tires on center lock wheels. Is purchasing the tires from a Porsche dealer the only option? Any tips
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Just purchased a 991.2 TTS myself and plan to R&R the wheels myself as and when needed. Besides tire replacement, it's always good to be able to do this in the event of flat tires or similar. Lots of material online on how to R&R the centerlocks. There is a group buy currently live for a torque-multiplying tool that would greatly reduce the effort - see https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...lications.html. (Need to act quickly if interested as the group buy is nearing max. capacity.)
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Even with the torque multiplying tool, I would have no ability to mount and balance tires, or check the alignment. I appreciate all the help but unless I can find a reputable place to do it I would be stuck with the Porsche dealer. I just felt it might be difficult to get a good price on tires when I need them replaced if I can't shop them. I love the centerlock wheels and figured I might be a PITA when the time comes. Someone at the region 8 PCA cars and coffee told me in his opinion the few hundred he might save avoiding the Porsche dealer wouldn't be worth the risk of trying a tire shop regardless of any claim they make about ability to handle it.
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I would not trust anyone with the centerlocks, only high end shops that have experience with centerlocks. Regarding tires, dealership shops are pretty competatve regarding pricing. I got my Michelins cheaper with the dealer than at Tire Rack.
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Originally Posted by Porsche_nuts
(Post 18649178)
Regarding tires, dealership shops are pretty competatve regarding pricing. I got my Michelins cheaper with the dealer than at Tire Rack.
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Originally Posted by Porsche_nuts
(Post 18649178)
I would not trust anyone with the centerlocks, only high end shops that have experience with centerlocks. Regarding tires, dealership shops are pretty competatve regarding pricing. I got my Michelins cheaper with the dealer than at Tire Rack.
My dealership can beat Tire Rack, and seems to have inventory. |
Originally Posted by Porsche_nuts
(Post 18649178)
Regarding tires, dealership shops are pretty competatve regarding pricing. I got my Michelins cheaper with the dealer than at Tire Rack.
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Wheel Concepts, Camarillo CA
Originally Posted by Atheist
(Post 18648783)
I have a 991.2 GTS with centerlock wheels. I'm wondering if anybody knows of a tire shop in Ventura or Santa Barbara County CA capable of dealing with tires on center lock wheels. Is purchasing the tires from a Porsche dealer the only option? Any tips
Wheel Concepts 1170 Avenida Acaso Camarillo CA 93012 Manager: Tyler https://wheelconcepts.com/ I had Wheel Concepts refinish wheels for a former 2015 Cayman GTS for me, outstanding work....they do anything and all things related to wheels, and they are also a tire dealer, and sell wheels as well. They DO work on Center Locks. I just confirmed this talking to their Manager, Tyler today. As a side note, they do wheel repair for all of the local high end car dealerships, from Ventura and Santa Barbara County, Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, you name it. I am going to take my car in, a 991.2 GTS, and see about changing that stock black finish to metallic, similar to what I had, and liked, on my former 991.1 S. It's a 300 mile round trip, but these guys are pros, and worth the drive. Tell them Martin from Solana Beach, CA referred you. And BTW, the shop is immaculate. |
Originally Posted by Martin S.
(Post 18649631)
Check them out.
Wheel Concepts 1170 Avenida Acaso Camarillo CA 93012 Manager: Tyler https://wheelconcepts.com/ I had Wheel Concepts refinish wheels for a former 2015 Cayman GTS for me, outstanding work....they do anything and all things related to wheels, and they are also a tire dealer, and sell wheels as well. They DO work on Center Locks. I just confirmed this talking to their Manager, Tyler today. As a side note, they do wheel repair for all of the local high end car dealerships, from Ventura and Santa Barbara County, Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, you name it. I am going to take my car in, a 991.2 GTS, and see about changing that stock black finish to metallic, similar to what I had, and liked, on my former 991.1 S. It's a 300 mile round trip, but these guys are pros, and worth the drive. Tell them Martin from Solana Beach, CA referred you. And BTW, the shop is immaculate. |
Glad I could ....
....provide the name of the shop, Wheel Concepts, Camarillo, CA. In the next several weeks, I am going to take the 3 Hr. drive to the shop to discuss refinishing my black center locks to a metallic finish. Prior to my recent talk with Tyler at Wheel Concepts, I was seriously thinking of swapping my center locks out for a 5 lug set up......conceptually it can be done...but the swap is a huge pain in the fanny. and in the end, assuming I can sell the center locks for decent money, I'd be out about $3,000, probably more. If I am going to "invest" this money, I'd prefer a set of headers. Ket us know your impression of the shop and how your talk with Tyler goes.
Yelp Reviews? 5.0. See: https://www.yelp.com/biz/wheel-conce...ident=Mercedes Instagram: |
Thanks Martin, My tires are new now, but at some point when I am in Camarillo I will check them out. If they do Saturdays I may do it next week and hit up the first Saturday cars and coffee in Camarillo. I did ponder the center locks but they are the top of the line set up on all the new GT's , GTS's , and Turbo S. The more I thought about the hassle, since there is no spare tire anyway, any tire issue I have ( other than replacement ) basically means a flatbed ride anyway. I always have AAA plus for at least 100 miles of free towing. i'm not sure if Porsche roadside assistance is included in my Certified warranty. Have to verify that.
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Originally Posted by Atheist
(Post 18648783)
I have a 991.2 GTS with centerlock wheels. I'm wondering if anybody knows of a tire shop in Ventura or Santa Barbara County CA capable of dealing with tires on center lock wheels. Is purchasing the tires from a Porsche dealer the only option? Any tips
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Porsche Dear VS Tire Rack.
Originally Posted by GSIRM3
(Post 18652462)
My Porsche dealer will match and sometimes beat Tirerack prices. I don't trust anyone else with my centerlocks.
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Originally Posted by Porsche_nuts
(Post 18649178)
I would not trust anyone with the centerlocks, only high end shops that have experience with centerlocks. Regarding tires, dealership shops are pretty competatve regarding pricing. I got my Michelins cheaper with the dealer than at Tire Rack.
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