901aero

I curbed one of my rear (18" x 10") wheels. I've been looking for one to replace it but no luck. Checked with OZ and they are NLA. Can have this one repaired (not that bad a hit) but would like to find a new or almost new one. Anybody?

It must be for a 993 as the ones for the 996 are close in backspacing but no cigar (Clip the calipers).

Thanks everyone.

dbf73

Did you ask Oz about a whole wheel or just the rim half needed for repair? I'd be surprised if the rim halves are unique to that particular model

sdcabrio

I'm not a wheel expert, but that's what I was thinking, too.

901aero

The Vella Modular is a two piece deal. OZ did in fact advertise it as a three piece (one of the big pluses I thought when I bought the wheels for instances such as this) but when I opened up the boxes it was only a barrel with the center bolted into it.

I called and took them to task about this and they sheepishly tried to defend the marketing ploy by claiming it was indeed a three piece wheel-- two barrel halves welded together with the center bolted in. To me that's a two piece wheel. In Italy somehow that equals a three piece wheel.

In any event I may be able to get a new barrel I guess. I didn't really even consider that. But dealing with them is very difficult and the local (not many anymore) dealers are not much help. I may call Tire Rack since I'm a dealer for them and they do carry OZ wheels.

Good thinking guys.

V

Good luck with your repair, I really dig those wheels

jim dorociak

Send me a picture of your damaged wheel. I might be able to help.
Jim
jdorociak@gmail.com