Wheel swap
02-02-2015, 11:17 PM
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Wheel swap
I recently traded my 997.2 for a '13 C4s. I like everything about the car except not a fan of the "Classics" wheels. I really like the Sport Techno wheels. I found a WB set on EBAy. Are my Classics in high demand/desirable? What are they worth in perfect condition and painted center caps? Any one out there interested in a swap plus some cash? Thx.
02-03-2015, 01:05 AM
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I think they are very desirable. I looked into actually getting some "Carrera Classic II" wheels (I think that's what you are referring to) when I first got my 991, and generally the price for a nearly perfect set (you can sell them with the tires on or off) was somewhere between $3-4K or so. I think that is a fair range to look for. I bet if you put them on eBay (where I primarily looked) and asked for $3K you could easily sell them. If you are pushing for $4K, you may have to do some negotiating.
If you are serious about selling them, I may still have an interest! I am thinking that come spring, I may want to have a new set of rims to put my summer tires back on as I put winter tires on the wheels that came with my car...
If you are serious about selling them, I may still have an interest! I am thinking that come spring, I may want to have a new set of rims to put my summer tires back on as I put winter tires on the wheels that came with my car...
02-03-2015, 10:33 AM
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No swap, but I might be interested in an outright purchase for my '13 C4S. Would you be including tires and/or TPMS sensors? Send me a PM if you want to discuss further.
02-03-2015, 10:34 AM
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I think they are very desirable. I looked into actually getting some "Carrera Classic II" wheels (I think that's what you are referring to) when I first got my 991, and generally the price for a nearly perfect set (you can sell them with the tires on or off) was somewhere between $3-4K or so. I think that is a fair range to look for. I bet if you put them on eBay (where I primarily looked) and asked for $3K you could easily sell them. If you are pushing for $4K, you may have to do some negotiating.
If you are serious about selling them, I may still have an interest! I am thinking that come spring, I may want to have a new set of rims to put my summer tires back on as I put winter tires on the wheels that came with my car...
If you are serious about selling them, I may still have an interest! I am thinking that come spring, I may want to have a new set of rims to put my summer tires back on as I put winter tires on the wheels that came with my car...
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I am serious! Give me $3k before I put them on eBay and they are your's☺️. They are WB Classics with the gray inner part painted. They are on my Avatar. No scratches or issues. Painter center caps inc but I need/will keep my TPMS and the P-zero tires on them are worn out.
Also, what is meant by "WB"? In your avatar they look like the Carerra Classic II wheels - is that correct?
Thanks!
02-04-2015, 12:34 AM
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Rob - I'm not sure how to PM...can you send me specifics of the wheels? Diameter, width, and offset..? Would want to make sure they will fit. I have a '13 C4S.
Also, what is meant by "WB"? In your avatar they look like the Carerra Classic II wheels - is that correct?
Thanks!
Also, what is meant by "WB"? In your avatar they look like the Carerra Classic II wheels - is that correct?
Thanks!
WB means wide body 911 which are C4 and C4Sm as well as Targa 4 and 4S, all GTS variants , and Turbos.
Here are the specs from from the Suncoast Porsche web site concerning the Carrera Classic wheels for the new generation 991 models, 2012.5 or newer.
Size: Carrera 4/Carrera 4S
----------- Wheels ---- // ---- Tires ----
Front - 8.5 x 20 ET51 - 245/35 ZR 20
Rear - 11 x 20 ET52 - 305/30 ZR 20
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02-04-2015, 07:05 AM
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Rob - I'm not sure how to PM...can you send me specifics of the wheels? Diameter, width, and offset..? Would want to make sure they will fit. I have a '13 C4S.
Also, what is meant by "WB"? In your avatar they look like the Carerra Classic II wheels - is that correct?
Thanks!
Also, what is meant by "WB"? In your avatar they look like the Carerra Classic II wheels - is that correct?
Thanks!
Gota911 has it all correct above re the wheels and the widebody fitment. Mine is a '13 C4s too. The tires only have minimal life (2-3k) and the painted center caps are included, but not the TPMS. $3k.
02-05-2015, 10:10 AM
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TPMS are available from OEWheels.com for about $150 inc shipping.
If I ship just the wheels (recommend for you as you have summer tires and mine only have 6/32F and 4/32R tread left on P-zeros), I'm guessing under $200. Give me a zip code and I will give you an exact quote. They are in perfect condition and never been touched up or any issues. I will include a pic of one here so you can see the Classics up close. I will have to go and take pics of all of them and upload. Will do that if you really want me too. I want to be honest, I am having second thoughts in selling so we need to hurry a bit😄!
02-05-2015, 06:00 PM
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Turns out I was below the TPMS estimate. Last time I bought them in 2013 the 433mhz (what our cars use) were $140 and about $10 shipping. They are now double that. So I will lower my price for the wheels by $150, to $2850 plus shipping. Just let me know. One caveat too: I am looking at some Sport Techno wheels in black to help set off my silver car with the black top. If they sell from under me, I'm no longer selling these classics. Thanks,
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To all others, I would keep this a PM but the Dr isn't checked out😀
Turns out I was below the TPMS estimate. Last time I bought them in 2013 the 433mhz (what our cars use) were $140 and about $10 shipping. They are now double that. So I will lower my price for the wheels by $150, to $2850 plus shipping. Just let me know. One caveat too: I am looking at some Sport Techno wheels in black to help set off my silver car with the black top. If they sell from under me, I'm no longer selling these classics. Thanks,
Rob
To all others, I would keep this a PM but the Dr isn't checked out😀
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If you are getting black wheels, I suggest you paint the hub of the brake rotor black, preferably in a gloss finish. That way you won't see the crappy flat gray paint that on the hubs, which will be more noticeable with black wheels. I takes about two minutes per wheel to sand off the existing paint from the hub. You could either spray the paint on the hubs or use a brush to paint them.
02-05-2015, 10:05 PM
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If you are getting black wheels, I suggest you paint the hub of the brake rotor black, preferably in a gloss finish. That way you won't see the crappy flat gray paint that on the hubs, which will be more noticeable with black wheels. I takes about two minutes per wheel to sand off the existing paint from the hub. You could either spray the paint on the hubs or use a brush to paint them.
If you are getting black wheels, I suggest you paint the hub of the brake rotor black, preferably in a gloss finish. That way you won't see the crappy flat gray paint that on the hubs, which will be more noticeable with black wheels. I takes about two minutes per wheel to sand off the existing paint from the hub. You could either spray the paint on the hubs or use a brush to paint them.
Thanks, will do. I painted the hubs on my 997.2S silver for the same reason. Looks very nice. Doubt this sale is going to happen and to be honest, after discovering how much heavier the ST wheels are than the new Classics, it doesn't matter that much to me anymore. And they have grown on me although they are not on the car at the moment. Have Sottozero for winter on old 19" classics. Thx again.
02-06-2015, 06:42 PM
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