Macan S wheel size query
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:47 am
Hi
I’m new to Porsche ownership and this forum – this is my first post on any forum!
I have ordered a Macan S and have kept the default 18” wheels. I’m happy with this choice (for context, I’m not a car enthusiast).
I note that this decision will affect resale in 2 to 3 years time when I move on to my next vehicle. If it makes financial sense at that time I have the option of buying and putting on the car a larger set of alloys, say 20”.
This approach seems to be more cost effective than buying from the outset. A set of second hand genuine 20” alloys with tyres tend to be around £1,000 (with some like RS Spyder at around £2,500). I’m aware that this approach has potential for hassle especially fitting TPMS if missing, and selling on the 18” set.
My question is, I understand that there is a factory fitted extension to the wheel arch to accommodate larger alloys. Do you know what size alloys can go on to the Macan S that does not require having the wheel arch extension fitted please? I note also that these extensions can be purchased and added later – any issues with that approach?
Are there any other considerations please that would need addressing when putting 20” alloys on the car that was factory fitted with 18”? In all scenarios they would be genuine Macan alloys, no intention to put third party alloys on.
For context, I live in Cornwall and snow is infrequent so there is no need for a winter and summer set. Most travelling will be on B roads and not many opportunities to get up to any great speed. The last car I had with large alloys on were prone to kerbing on Cornwall roads, especially when my father in law borrowed the car!
One scenario I have been considering is whether to put 19” alloys on now - how material a factor would that be at resale or are buyers particularly interested in 20” or 21”? I can’t change the Macan configuration after Monday. If cost was not a consideration, my choice of alloys would be 20” RS Spyder.
Porsche code PLGZ9115
Thanks
I’m new to Porsche ownership and this forum – this is my first post on any forum!
I have ordered a Macan S and have kept the default 18” wheels. I’m happy with this choice (for context, I’m not a car enthusiast).
I note that this decision will affect resale in 2 to 3 years time when I move on to my next vehicle. If it makes financial sense at that time I have the option of buying and putting on the car a larger set of alloys, say 20”.
This approach seems to be more cost effective than buying from the outset. A set of second hand genuine 20” alloys with tyres tend to be around £1,000 (with some like RS Spyder at around £2,500). I’m aware that this approach has potential for hassle especially fitting TPMS if missing, and selling on the 18” set.
My question is, I understand that there is a factory fitted extension to the wheel arch to accommodate larger alloys. Do you know what size alloys can go on to the Macan S that does not require having the wheel arch extension fitted please? I note also that these extensions can be purchased and added later – any issues with that approach?
Are there any other considerations please that would need addressing when putting 20” alloys on the car that was factory fitted with 18”? In all scenarios they would be genuine Macan alloys, no intention to put third party alloys on.
For context, I live in Cornwall and snow is infrequent so there is no need for a winter and summer set. Most travelling will be on B roads and not many opportunities to get up to any great speed. The last car I had with large alloys on were prone to kerbing on Cornwall roads, especially when my father in law borrowed the car!
One scenario I have been considering is whether to put 19” alloys on now - how material a factor would that be at resale or are buyers particularly interested in 20” or 21”? I can’t change the Macan configuration after Monday. If cost was not a consideration, my choice of alloys would be 20” RS Spyder.
Porsche code PLGZ9115
Thanks