GTS Style wheels in 20" or smaller
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GTS Style wheels in 20" or smaller
Personally my favorite wheels for the Pepper are the GTS Sport wheels that seem to come in 21" only. The problem with 21" wheels is the tires, very few 21" tires (minimal selection) and the prices for those tires are quite a bit higher than the price for 20" and smaller tires.
Just this w/e I found the GTS style wheel in 20" from a couple of ebay sellers, problem is I'm about 98% sure those are Chinese wheels and I won't put Chinese wheels on my vehicles. I would love to find these wheels from one of the Italian replica mfgrs. that are TUV approved (the wheels on ebay make no mention of TUV). The ebay wheels are also a bright silver rather than the OE silver/gray color.
Also, the '09 Cayenne V6 loaner that I had came with wheels that looked very much like the GTS wheels but were 19" wheels, but I've not seen them on Porsche's web site. Does anyone know anything about them?
I'm going to find and post a photo of the GTS wheel so everyone knows which one I'm talking about.
Just this w/e I found the GTS style wheel in 20" from a couple of ebay sellers, problem is I'm about 98% sure those are Chinese wheels and I won't put Chinese wheels on my vehicles. I would love to find these wheels from one of the Italian replica mfgrs. that are TUV approved (the wheels on ebay make no mention of TUV). The ebay wheels are also a bright silver rather than the OE silver/gray color.
Also, the '09 Cayenne V6 loaner that I had came with wheels that looked very much like the GTS wheels but were 19" wheels, but I've not seen them on Porsche's web site. Does anyone know anything about them?
I'm going to find and post a photo of the GTS wheel so everyone knows which one I'm talking about.
Last edited by Slow Guy; 12-24-2014 at 01:38 PM.
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Not to take up for "replica" wheels, but China, Italy, and even America make replica wheels. Some even make OEM wheels. I have some replica wheels on a car now and they have an awesome, durable finish, balance easily, and hold up to the stresses I have put them through (street driving, track driving, and even car shows). I know not all makes are the same, but sometimes it is worth it. Sometimes you can even buy used replica wheels making a good deal with a little less monetary risk.
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chinese wheels - you don't wash them you replace them!
anyway, a 19 inch GTS wheel would be pretty neat - would be great for winter as they would be easy to clean off etc.
anyway, a 19 inch GTS wheel would be pretty neat - would be great for winter as they would be easy to clean off etc.
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I need to go by the dealer this week, I'll see if that loaner is around, I want a closer look at that wheel.
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Went by the dealer today, the wheels that were on the (V6) loaner I had were definitely GTS style AND they were in 18". Personally I want 19 or 20" wheels but at least for those that want an easier to clean and better looking 18" for winter that is an option.
Just a suggestion but if you're interested in those I would check with Sunset or WheelEnhancement.com , they had very good prices on OE wheels.
Just a suggestion but if you're interested in those I would check with Sunset or WheelEnhancement.com , they had very good prices on OE wheels.
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That is a nice looking wheel. I'd like to see how it looks on 18 vs. 21.
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Found a set on ebay (new) that says they're TUV approved (per the ad, don't know if it's true) (says also DOT, JWL & VIA approved). I'm not yet ready to buy since my tires have about 50% left on the current wheels but if someone wants to check these out I'm sure we'd all like to know how they stack up.
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Bill,
Am I reading that eBay ad correctly? $629 plus shipping of $85 for a set of FOUR wheels? If you *do* but these babies, please let me know. Would love to see them next to my 21's for comparison. Would make a great alternate set for use. Thanks for the research and link.
Toby
Am I reading that eBay ad correctly? $629 plus shipping of $85 for a set of FOUR wheels? If you *do* but these babies, please let me know. Would love to see them next to my 21's for comparison. Would make a great alternate set for use. Thanks for the research and link.
Toby
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Bill,
Am I reading that eBay ad correctly? $629 plus shipping of $85 for a set of FOUR wheels? If you *do* but these babies, please let me know. Would love to see them next to my 21's for comparison. Would make a great alternate set for use. Thanks for the research and link.
Toby
Am I reading that eBay ad correctly? $629 plus shipping of $85 for a set of FOUR wheels? If you *do* but these babies, please let me know. Would love to see them next to my 21's for comparison. Would make a great alternate set for use. Thanks for the research and link.
Toby
It may be worthwhile to get a set of these and then sell my OEM's, bet I could recover almost half my cost (of wheels & tires).
I wouldn't use these for track type duty though but I don't track my 955.