I have been thinking about buying a set of winter wheels and tyres. It's a thought that just keeps nagging at me and won't go away. The prices at OPCs are pretty steep and I've been looking at two German companies who advertise on eBay: CW Performance Wheels and Carshop-meister. They sell both second hand and new wheels, the latter about 30% cheaper than an OPC, and claim that they are Porsche original parts.
Does anyone on the forum have any experience/knowledge of these companies? Can I trust them to provide a genuine set? Or am I better off buying from an OPC; or waiting for a second hand set with proven provenance?
Thanks for your advice.
Non OPC Wheels
- Wing Commander
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I listed current Porsche prices for winter wheel/tyre sets on another thread. Brand new 18" Porsche wheels & N-rated winter tyres from about £1,800 including VAT and a bit of a discount.
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Worth having a look at this thread, if you haven't already: viewtopic.php?f=29&t=6647&p=138010&hili ... ls#p137969derekm wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:01 am I have been thinking about buying a set of winter wheels and tyres. It's a thought that just keeps nagging at me and won't go away. The prices at OPCs are pretty steep and I've been looking at two German companies who advertise on eBay: CW Performance Wheels and Carshop-meister. They sell both second hand and new wheels, the latter about 30% cheaper than an OPC, and claim that they are Porsche original parts.
Does anyone on the forum have any experience/knowledge of these companies? Can I trust them to provide a genuine set? Or am I better off buying from an OPC; or waiting for a second hand set with proven provenance?
Thanks for your advice.
- Wing Commander
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Don't think any Macans are yet fitted with centre locks.
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Thanks, Guy, that's very interesting. One thing I'd worry about, if I used non-Porsche or counterfeit wheels, is invalidating my warranty (my current Macan is only 3 months old). I was once told by a Macan technician that I had invalidated my warranty by fitting a set of non Porsche mud flaps!Guy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:43 am [Worth having a look at this thread, if you haven't already: viewtopic.php?f=29&t=6647&p=138010&hili ... ls#p137969
- Nuclear Nick
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I guess it depends on your attitude to using non-OEM parts. I'm risk averse (there's a clue in my username!) and so bought a set of Porsche 20" SD wheels fitted with winter tyres when I bought the car. I got 10% discount at the time. For safety related items I'd stick to Porsche stuff, others on here are less risk averse and will tell you to go ahead with the non-OEM wheels.
On sizing, if you anticipate driving much on snow I'd go for 19" or even 18". Where I live I'm more concerned with grip on Tarmac at less than 7C and wet conditions so I use 20" winters, same size as the summer set.
If you do drive on snow you'll be amazed at the performance of winter tyres over summers.
On sizing, if you anticipate driving much on snow I'd go for 19" or even 18". Where I live I'm more concerned with grip on Tarmac at less than 7C and wet conditions so I use 20" winters, same size as the summer set.
If you do drive on snow you'll be amazed at the performance of winter tyres over summers.
Nick
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
- Wing Commander
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If that is a worry to you, I don't see much point in saving a few hundred quid by buying non-Porsche wheels and/or non N-rated winter tyres.
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
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If you will do limited miles in our UK winter, as I do - perhaps 1000 miles over 3 months, I would fit some Mak wheels, perhaps the Spyder looking Rennens, available in 18 and 19's, link here - https://www.makwheels.it/en-sh/porsche- ... els-1.aspx , with N tyres of course. I think there are some UK stockists.derekm wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:01 am I have been thinking about buying a set of winter wheels and tyres. It's a thought that just keeps nagging at me and won't go away. The prices at OPCs are pretty steep and I've been looking at two German companies who advertise on eBay: CW Performance Wheels and Carshop-meister. They sell both second hand and new wheels, the latter about 30% cheaper than an OPC, and claim that they are Porsche original parts.
Does anyone on the forum have any experience/knowledge of these companies? Can I trust them to provide a genuine set? Or am I better off buying from an OPC; or waiting for a second hand set with proven provenance?
Thanks for your advice.
If you plan significant mileage, perhaps a ski holiday etc, then OEM all the way.
"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time" Pink Floyd.
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
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