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Old 02-08-2015, 09:29 PM
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Are Suncoast GT3 rims genuine Porsche rims, or are they replicas? I am sure this has been covered but I have failed to find.... Thanks!
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The wheels they sell are Porsche parts.
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I believe the are, but I don't have any proof. I called Suncoast and talked with one of their parts reps because my dealer could not come close to their pricing. He confirmed they were original Porsche OEM wheels. I was about to pull the trigger, but decided to order a set of OZ Superforgiata in black thru my dealer. The OZ wheels are about the same price as the Suncoast OEM wheel and slightly lighter than the OEM wheel. I decided I wanted a completely different look from the plantium OEM wheel for the track.
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Originally Posted by bluebell38
Are Suncoast GT3 rims genuine Porsche rims, or are they replicas? I am sure this has been covered but I have failed to find.... Thanks!
They are 100% genuine OEM factory
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Great news. That seems like a really good price for stock parts.
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoDavid
I believe the are, but I don't have any proof. I called Suncoast and talked with one of their parts reps because my dealer could not come close to their pricing. He confirmed they were original Porsche OEM wheels. I was about to pull the trigger, but decided to order a set of OZ Superforgiata in black thru my dealer. The OZ wheels are about the same price as the Suncoast OEM wheel and slightly lighter than the OEM wheel. I decided I wanted a completely different look from the plantium OEM wheel for the track.
superforgiata will clear the LCA?
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Originally Posted by bluebell38
Great news. That seems like a really good price for stock parts.
Sunset Porsche has them for a better price than Suncoast.

And no sales tax because Sunset is in Oregon.

Win. Win.
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OEM. But, you have to buy TPMS, stems, CL nuts separately, don't forget. It adds up.
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Originally Posted by neuroguru
OEM. But, you have to buy TPMS, stems, CL nuts separately, don't forget. It adds up.
Couldn't you use the existing CL nuts?
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Originally Posted by devenh
Couldn't you use the existing CL nuts?
Yes, they are not one time use. Check them and reinstall.
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Originally Posted by mooty
superforgiata will clear the LCA?
Mooty,

Yes, according to OZ and Tirerack. I will see for sure in mid March when they arrive.
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Originally Posted by neuroguru
OEM. But, you have to buy TPMS, stems, CL nuts separately, don't forget. It adds up.
I was debating whether to buy the TPMS sensors. Anyone go without the TPMS sensors in their track wheels/tires? I decided to go with them for the track, its nice to see tire pressures while doing a session.
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I decided to go with them for the track, its nice to see tire pressures while doing a session
There's a section in the owner's manual that outlines track setting for the TPMS.
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoDavid
I was debating whether to buy the TPMS sensors. Anyone go without the TPMS sensors in their track wheels/tires? I decided to go with them for the track, its nice to see tire pressures while doing a session.
On my 997.2 3, the TPMS sensors never survived. I ended up running without. It was nice for the session they worked. Maybe the 991 3 has better sensors.
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoDavid
Mooty,

Yes, according to OZ and Tirerack. I will see for sure in mid March when they arrive.
Are these the 20" or 19" wheels?


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