5-spoke carrera wheel info
02-07-2008, 01:48 AM
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The link is a pretty hot deal if it is legit. The bad part about buying it online is you cannot inspect to see if it was refinished due to the rim being cracked or bent.
Here is a link to a company selling 5-spoke Carrera wheels for $225 - fronts and $270 - rears. They also list Replicas at a higher price???
http://shop.wheelsrims.net/search.ht...003&part_type=
No affiliation with the seller I just came across them when I was looking for replacements. I ended up finding a used set in Boxster size w/ some scratches for $550 w// caps and lug bolts
The photos you show look like OEM wheels, as I have never seen the size and offset shown next to the valve stem on the replicas. Yours probably say "Made in Germany" and "BBS" on the back near the center of the wheel.
http://shop.wheelsrims.net/search.ht...003&part_type=
No affiliation with the seller I just came across them when I was looking for replacements. I ended up finding a used set in Boxster size w/ some scratches for $550 w// caps and lug bolts
The photos you show look like OEM wheels, as I have never seen the size and offset shown next to the valve stem on the replicas. Yours probably say "Made in Germany" and "BBS" on the back near the center of the wheel.
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02-07-2008, 02:44 PM
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I called when I saw this thread. The person I spoke to said they are OEM unless the part number ends in an N, then they are replicas.
I took a chance and ordered a set, so I'll let you know how it turns out.
I took a chance and ordered a set, so I'll let you know how it turns out.
02-07-2008, 04:26 PM
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oh well, if anyone wants to buy them then shoot me an offer.
02-18-2008, 03:19 PM
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Guys, an update on my purchase. I ordered OEM Carrera 5 spoke wheels on line. However they shipped replicas. I called and they told me these were shipped in error. They didn't have any OEM in stock, and they usually confirm a change before shipping, but didn't.
They offered me a pretty big discount, or full refund including the shipping both ways.
I was disappointed they didn't have the real wheels at that price, but was very happy with the service in the end.
I bought a new track car and was planning to learn on these before I spend real money on light weight GT3 wheels. I figured, if I bent one of these, they are cheaper to replace than fixing a more expensive wheel. They weigh within a pound of the OEM, so may not be a bad option at this price.
They offered me a pretty big discount, or full refund including the shipping both ways.
I was disappointed they didn't have the real wheels at that price, but was very happy with the service in the end.
I bought a new track car and was planning to learn on these before I spend real money on light weight GT3 wheels. I figured, if I bent one of these, they are cheaper to replace than fixing a more expensive wheel. They weigh within a pound of the OEM, so may not be a bad option at this price.
02-18-2008, 03:46 PM
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I was going down the same lines of thought but have my reservations if they bend too easily (I like to use the curbs at the track...what can I say). Did you weigh the replica's that you bought as according to the research I've done the replicas are 2.5lbs heavier each for the fronts and 4lbs each heavier for the rears.
02-18-2008, 03:58 PM
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The rear I weighed was right around 24 lbs. I think the OEM weigh 23.36. I did it on a bathroom scale, so it was not too scientific.
My mechanic said to keep them anyway and sell them when I get new wheels. I don't really need them, so will probably send them back. He said these would not be that different from the OE since they are both cast. I guess I'm still stuck in the forged fuchs versus cast fuchs mindset of my previous cars. But at well under 200 a piece, they are pretty disposable without much regret.
My mechanic said to keep them anyway and sell them when I get new wheels. I don't really need them, so will probably send them back. He said these would not be that different from the OE since they are both cast. I guess I'm still stuck in the forged fuchs versus cast fuchs mindset of my previous cars. But at well under 200 a piece, they are pretty disposable without much regret.
02-18-2008, 07:54 PM
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