Betsy W

Hi guys -- I'm making my first foray into buying stuff for my '97 993, starting with a set of hollow-spoke turbo twist wheels.

I'm seeing single wheels on eBay and at various places, priced starting at $250.

For example:
Finish Line has fronts for $224 each.
Wheels-and-Rims.com has fronts for 224.99.
There are more on Ebay and whatnot.

Detroit Wheel and Tire (DWT) has a full set -- but fronts are $750 and rears are $500 *each.*

It would save me time to buy a set, but the DWT prices seem waaaay high. When I pointed these other price examples out, the sales guy basically said that there was no way those other wheels were true hollow spokes, and that I should go ahead and order them, figure out for myself they were wrong, return them, and THEN go back to DWT for the real thing.

So. Is DWT right? I haven't been following the wheel market for very long and I don't know what the going price should be. Is it risky to put together a set from different sellers? Do full sets pop up on a regular basis? I don't *need* the wheels immediately -- should I wait? Or does DWT provide some kind of added value to justify their higher prices?

boulderbobo

I got a set of 993 HS for $500 on Craigslist. They were pretty beat up cosmetically. I paid $90/wheel to straighten back to the original spec tolerances and refinish (powdercoat). The total refinished wheel set cost was $860. Be patient and shop around. I could not be happier.


Ok a set of "Real Speedlines" would make me happier



Bob-

matt777

You can probably find a nice set of HS for about $1200 plus shipping if you wait. I've been watching them but need to get my moneys worth out of my new 17" Pilot Sports before I upgrade to 18s.

ppressle

I have been trying to piece together a set for about a year and haven't seen any NB rears for a while. I haven't been trying all that hard though..

Ping me if you are interested in an unused (new?) nb rear. I am into it for about $430.

If you can find a clean full set for a fair price, the hassle factor is much less that way.

Good luck,
Pete

stace

there is always Wheel Enhancement (no affiliation, etc.)
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/inde...elDetail&id=39

they have a lot of Porsche wheels -

and there are the big recyclers like DC Automotive and Oklahoma Foreign

http://www.dcautomotive.com/

http://www.oklahomaforeign.com/

and finally the classified ads on Rennlist

the hunt is half the fun if you have the time!!

bart1

There is a set of Carrera III 5 spokes in the glassifieds right now that I would buy instead of the hollow spokes, but diffr'nt strokes!

bart1

There is a set of Carrera III 5 spokes in the classifieds right now that I would buy instead of the hollow spokes, but diffr'nt strokes!

JPP

So, Detroit wants $2500 plus shipping for these: (750 x 2 + 500 x 2)? Hollow Spokes are kind of rare because they were an expensive option. Also, there are 7.5" fronts and 8" fronts. The 8" ones that I believe only came on the Turbo and 'S' models, are more money, probably 50% more, if you can find them. I paid $800 plus $150 shipping (e-Bay) for a set of 7.5 and 10 x 18's with decent 90% tires. I've spent another $600 to have them refinished so figure $600 for the wheels and $600 for refinish plus $75 for shipping just the wheels, and your at $1275.

Hey, Bob, your picture looks like the wheels are painted two tone. Like, GT Silver centers and the stock silver on the lip, is that the case or is it just the picture lighting?

boulderbobo

Hey JP, Nothing exotic with the paint, probably just the lighting.



Bob-

Betsy W

Thanks guys!! Half the fun of this thread is seeing everyone's wheels!

dcdude

Problem solved: don't buy any wheels unless the seller can tell you the part numbers. Photos of the part numbers are even better. Detroit is still probably high...

black ice

Someone mentioned wheelenhancement. don't expect them to be any cheaper.

FWIW, you could call and ask for pricing on a different, relatively common wheel and see what they offer you.

dave