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Old 05-19-2006, 05:10 PM
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Has anyone bit on these yet? Will they fit a '79?

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I saw those awhile ago, they are local for me, its a shame I dont have the money to buy them.
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That is a terrific price for those wheels. The 65mm offset on the rears is good; however, I'm not sure if the 60mm for the front is going to work. Hopefully some else steps in and comments. Good buy and good luck
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SWEET PRICE!
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They should be fine. They're actually sized better than the factory wheels for fitting on a 928.
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I love the name of the company "O E Wheels" so they can truthfully say they're OEM. Kind of like the old factory air. They do look great though.
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Originally Posted by whitefox
I saw those awhile ago, they are local for me, its a shame I dont have the money to buy them.
How local? Perhaps you could take a look at them sometime and vouch for the quality? At such a great price, I may just buy a set myself..
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They will fit...8" front with 60mm offset is the exact same as the clubsport/GT front wheels!! 10" 65mm offset in the rear is near ideal too....

I called them about the wheels.....they are made by them to their specs...not hollowspoke and would not quote wheel weights....they did say they are made in China? Still, for that price on wheels that will fit better than the factory wheels with the 50mm front offset.....very tempting!
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If they are made in China I can understand the price. Sure would be nice if someone had a look ....(Whitefox)
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I'd be curious what the wheels weigh but I agree the price is right. I bought some wheels for my jeep from them. They were factory knockoffs and while they look good they didn't have the finish that factory wheels have. Lots of little flaws, great for what I want but they'd never pass even jeep specs much less porsche.
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I guess you get what you pay for...but they sure make them sound nice?
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If someone is really serious about buying these I will go take a look at them for you, just let me know.
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Originally Posted by whitefox
If someone is really serious about buying these I will go take a look at them for you, just let me know.
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I am really thinking about it!!! Could you go take a 1st hand look for me? Maybe get a wheel weight too? Look up close for the quality of the casting for imperfections etc...maybe pics? Maybe give me the name of a saleman-contact person?

Let me know? Thanks
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Whitefox,

I am really serious too. I was about to go for a package from TireRack when this item came up. The TireRack rims are made in Italy and weigh 33# if I recall. Cost was around $1000 for 4. 8.5's and 10's
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Me three! Whitefox, you da man!


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