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Old 03-28-2009, 09:43 AM
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Is this site trustworthy http://www.finishlinewheels.com/PORSCHE/911/1991/ ?
Has anyone done business with them?
Are those real factory wheels at such a low price?
Old 03-30-2009, 11:55 AM
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Bump for the Monday crowd

I'm curious now, as it's only about a four hour round trip from me.
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I doubt they are factory wheels cast in the same process and alloy. Call them and see if they are made by Mille Miglia. I'll bet $10 they weigh more than an OE factory wheel in the same size and style. The Club Sports were forged and I doubt they are from this place for that price. Just ask if they have the 'P' triangle logo cast on the hubs; if yes they are factory. I'm not discounting the quality but be careful if you are only replacing 1 damaged wheel and not a full set.
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maybe it's me...but they also don't seem THAT cheap.

I've seen used, authentic Club Sports in nice condition for far less than a set of their D-90's
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Thanks for the answer guys!
I doubt they are factory wheels cast in the same process and alloy. Call them and see if they are made by Mille Miglia. I'll bet $10 they weigh more than an OE factory wheel in the same size and style. The Club Sports were forged and I doubt they are from this place for that price. Just ask if they have the 'P' triangle logo cast on the hubs; if yes they are factory. I'm not discounting the quality but be careful if you are only replacing 1 damaged wheel and not a full set.
I was looking for an opinion before contacting them.I won't be the person to contact them because i was asking this for a friend who is in search of a mint set of dish style wheels for his 928.
maybe it's me...but they also don't seem THAT cheap.
I've seen used, authentic Club Sports in nice condition for far less than a set of their D-90's
You are right,they are not really that cheap compared to a used set but on the other hand you cant really compare a used set to a new one,especially if they are real factory wheels.
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Is this another company spin off from Highline wheels?
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I'd be tempted to buy a set of the 17" Cup 1's at those prices.



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