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Old 11-08-2007, 07:36 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270183785638

No affiliation! But take a look at these wheels. Hard to tell if they are a mixed bag of factory Porshce p/n wheels and aftermarkets. Also note the 'silvery' finish? Thoughts?
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Old 11-08-2007, 07:59 AM
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Look to me to be badly polished!
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looks polished...if they were chromed they would have some chrome on the backside as well
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Don't do it. It just isn't right...
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The seller says they are polished.
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...and the fronts are aftermarket.
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Look to me to be badly polished!
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