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allenh
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 Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:35 am Post subject: What's the cheapest way of getting winter wheels/tyres?
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Hi there,
I've got a 997.1 C2.
It's a daily driver and was thinking about getting a set of wheels for winter.
I'm assuming that they way to go is get a set of second hand wheels on ebay?
Possibly with winter tyres pre-fitted?
I'm also interested in getting the smallest wheel I can fit. I know 18s are the smallest standard wheel, but is there a 17 inch option?
Thanks,
Allen
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Magic919
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Location: Berkshire
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You can buy wheels with tyres on eBay. Some are good deals. Watch for age of any used tyres.
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Disco
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Location: Hertfordshire
2010 Porsche 997 GT3
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| Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:50 am Post subject: Re: What's the cheapest way of getting winter wheels/tyres?
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| allenh wrote: | Hi there,
I've got a 997.1 C2.
It's a daily driver and was thinking about getting a set of wheels for winter.
I'm assuming that they way to go is get a set of second hand wheels on ebay?
Possibly with winter tyres pre-fitted?
I'm also interested in getting the smallest wheel I can fit. I know 18s are the smallest standard wheel, but is there a 17 inch option?
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eBay is the way to go for winter wheels. Sometimes barely used factory sets come up at very helpful savings so keep an eye out for those. Though if you are keeping long term then used wheels and having a brand new set of tyres put on them may still make sense.
I would say that the best way to go is OE wheels, so given that the 997 only ever sold with 18" or 19" - stay with spec would be my recommendation. That also avoids any potential modification issues with your insurance that way too. I have no idea whether the 996.1 17" rims (there are a few styles) will clear the callipers on a 997 - in theory you would expect so as long as it has the smaller disks of the non-S but I've never heard of anyone actually trying it.
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jonno_
Nürburgring
Joined: 29 May 2014
Posts: 444
Location: Oxfordshire
2005 Porsche 997 Carrera 2S
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| Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 12:21 pm Post subject:
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For a daily, swapping to winter wheels and tyres is easy and gives peace of mind.
Just an hour or so to swap (OK that depends on competence / confidence AND how much cleaning /sealing you do on a swap over  )
I bought mine off a forum member here.
Worth noting, you'll need another car to collect, or perhaps a cab with roof down or they'll not fit.
17s will not clear the brakes on an S.
Best to go std sizes and offsets - check drivers door sticker, 'm+s' is the one iirc.
Alternatively, just std wheels with a set of winter tyres will be so much better in winter.
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allenh
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Joined: 25 Jun 2019
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Thanks for the input folks.
I was thinking about 996 wheels (cheaper?) but I think your comments make sense re insurance/unexpected problems.
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askgeez
Albert Park
Joined: 05 Apr 2015
Posts: 1500
Location: Essex
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A mate of mine bought my spare set of winter wheels , when I moved to a 997 GTS with centre locks.
He has now sold his car, and last time I spoke to him, they were cluttering up his garage.
The very desirable Carrera Sport 19s, refinished by Exel wheels in satin platinum, and have almost new Nokian N rated winter tyres.
I can ask how much he wants, but I would estimate £1000 delivered.
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Magic919
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The wheels alone would fetch that.
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allenh
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Thanks for the sugggestion.
Sorry for the late reply. I totally missed your response.
Probably beyond my budget. I'm thinking about a cheap way to do it. e.g about £600
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PeterS
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2003 Porsche 996 Carrera 2
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Ive got a set of winter tyres and a spare set of wheels that you can have if you want. Had them for my 996, also fit my 964.
Didnt bother last year, I just use my Cayenne.
They are 17s.
I am in the middle of England.
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James M-S
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| allenh wrote: | Thanks for the sugggestion.
Sorry for the late reply. I totally missed your response.
Probably beyond my budget. I'm thinking about a cheap way to do it. e.g about £600 |
There was a set for sale on one of the Facebook groups last week. 18’s from a 997. £450 with summer tyres on. Struck me as a good buy if looking for a set of winters.
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Might have been Porsche owners uk. (Search for Tom Burns) - posted yesterday
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allenh
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Thanks for the tips chaps.
Currently looking at a set on ebay at a reasonable price, but a bit worried about wheel sizing etc.
I'll have a look at those facebook ones.
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allenh
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They're a good deal!
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allenh
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Thanks for the tip off.
They're just what I'm looking for in terms of wheels, but they are £450 with summer tyres.
I've been doing a bit of shopping and winter tyres (in those sizes) are about £170 each so I'd be well over £1000 with that lot.
Plus they're in Newcastle.
It's possible that I may have to adjust my budget...
| James M-S wrote: | | allenh wrote: | Thanks for the sugggestion.
Sorry for the late reply. I totally missed your response.
Probably beyond my budget. I'm thinking about a cheap way to do it. e.g about £600 |
There was a set for sale on one of the Facebook groups last week. 18’s from a 997. £450 with summer tyres on. Struck me as a good buy if looking for a set of winters.
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I’ve got some 996 Turbo hollows and some solids with a couple of pairs of Nokia’s WR tyres. These are 18”.
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James M-S
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| allenh wrote: | Thanks for the tip off.
They're just what I'm looking for in terms of wheels, but they are £450 with summer tyres.
I've been doing a bit of shopping and winter tyres (in those sizes) are about £170 each so I'd be well over £1000 with that lot.
Plus they're in Newcastle.
It's possible that I may have to adjust my budget...
| James M-S wrote: |
There was a set for sale on one of the Facebook groups last week. 18’s from a 997. £450 with summer tyres on. Struck me as a good buy if looking for a set of winters.
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Could make a bid without tyres?
You could consider buying part worn winters? (If you can find some)
I put winters on my winter car ( which often gets used for work trips any time of year) the winter tyres have lasted 4 years/~15k+ miles.
I was expecting much quicker wear on dry roads at higher temps)
If you’re patient a used set with used winters might come up. Good luck
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PeterS
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Joined: 01 Nov 2009
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Location: Solihull
2003 Porsche 996 Carrera 2
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These are mine which are surplus to requirements\:
The tyres are:
Vredestein wintral xtreme
205/50R17 93V M+S
255/40R17 with the same letters afterwards. I presume the M and S stands for mud and snow.
They are made in Holland.
I bought them in 2012 and used them for one winter, They have been stored in the stables in the dark since then.
The wheels are three piece split rims made in Italy, 9x17 ET47 and 7.5 x 17 ET52
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PeterS
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The winter tyres are now sold.
I still have the wheels if anyone wants them before I stick them back into storage.
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Shurv
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I have a set of 19"s with Pirelli sottozero winter tyres on. I will post them up later when I get home with pics etc. Originally on a 997 C4S, I tried them on my 996 C4S and eventually preferred the ride on 18"s so went back my original winters. I bought them on here in Feb from memory for £500 and would like to sell for the same. Based in Northants.
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allenh
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| Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 9:43 pm Post subject: I put the winter tyres on
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So just a postscript to this thread.
I finally got a set of wheels and put a set of brand new nokian tyres on there.
I put 17 inchers on there and all is well. The minor downside is that the wheels were refurbed and are gloss black.
Hopefull the before and after pics will show up below.
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