With so many used sets of BBS, Fikse, OZ, Champions wheels out there and in good condition I bet you could find something that constitutes an "upgrade" over stock and still be within a few $$ over cast replicas.

Someone beat me to a nice set of Fikse Profil10 with new rubber for $2600 here locally last month. I don't think there is a much better type of deal than that when you want to upgrade. Keep looking.

Wheel Dynamics did have those 18x11 GT3 reps last year that were interesting but I could not get myself to pick them up.

 

If I had to choose, I would prefer breaking a wheel on a city street pothole at 35mph (avg speed around my city) than at 130mph on the front stretch of my local track. Scenario 1 will likely require a mechanic... scenario 2 will likely require a medic or coroner.

I would be willing to try a cheaper wheel for around town, but not a chance for the track.

 

I have factory GT3 wheels, just saw the replicas on ebay. Can't tell the difference.

 

Who cares, it's your car I say, if you want a cheaper route that still looks good then go for it

 

Knock off - Being replicas

Name brand- OEM, BBS, Forgeline and other known aftermarket makers etc...

 

Sure, but what about what I would consider "lower level" name brand wheels, such as Enkei's, Rays Master Piece's, maybe SSR's, etc.?

 

my opinion has always been you spent so much money on the car...PORSCHE the name has brand, a reputation and a legacy to it. It is heritage etc. A true sports car....so why would you put $1500 wheels on it?

If you cannot afford real, quality wheels..then just wait and save up. Like someone said, just surfing this very site within 3 months I will guarantee you would find a deal on some nice used wheels.

I mean we are not messing with a 90 Honda here...you are driving a 911...have some pride in ownership. How about stereos? Would you yank you the OEM radio and put in a AutoZone KRAGAR CD player in there? Maybe you would...I personally would not.

Another example...when I used to RENT a home..my little 1 bd 1ba little duplex. I shopped at IKEA...its a rental..not permanent and not MY home. As soon as I moved into my condo that I OWN....I never stepped into an IKEA...wanted at least a couple steps above since this is my home that I own and want some decent stuff in there.

When it comes to wheels its not purely looks...and money. Pricier wheels are simply better made and will enhance the car.

 

i'm not going to waste time reading all the responses to this. i have no "name wheels" and have put many miles on road and track and they are great. they've driven perfectly from day one and the rep was awesome to work with. i've had porsche guys ask where they came from and suggest i must have been $6-8000. I paid $2500 with tires. and my car has been in Panorama ads. not sure why. they pulled the image from the wheel rep's site.

the people who lobby for authenticity are suffering from buyer's remorse.

 

I paid $1,700 for used 19" RG5's with tires

 

and who cares if they're real or not? i for one, can't tell. but i know the difference between a Ferrari and Fieroarri.

for dedicated track use, i can see the reasoning for BBS or whatever.

 

I care. But I don't care what other people put on their cars. Whatever floats your own boat. 'Nuff said.

 

I do not think it is the look that they were talking about.. The question is are these knock offs safe to be on the road. are they tuv tested or rated in any way..

 

Look at what happens to chinese wheels on the 3rd picture.

http://jalopnik.com/387629/brillianc...ot-obliterated

 

this attitude seems to be dying off as our 996 cars tank in value.

I have run the replica's with no problem for 3 years and everyone says they look great. I remember this board proclaiming back in the day that my car would instantly blow up if I put on replicas.

You can buy very nice replicas like mine for $600 for set of 4 in 18 or 19" off ebay.

I was glad to save the money for other things, and when I part it out, I will still come out way ahead of "real wheels."