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Old 07-16-2009, 12:04 AM
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Cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GREAT...Q5fAccessories
Old 07-16-2009, 12:14 AM
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How about the weight? I'm also not familiar with the brand but it looks like they're playing off the Ruf.
Old 07-16-2009, 12:28 AM
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They are called R U F F hahhaaaaa.... what next? they come with optional B I R E L L I tires

Buyer beware....

Old 07-16-2009, 12:56 AM
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Come on, Jos, you have to be kidding. Right?
Old 07-16-2009, 01:23 AM
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I'm just asking what the obvious probs are. I think sometimes peeps get wrapped up in $1k/each wheels, and prior to the 993, I always had SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper wheels.

I wouldn't buy unseen via eBay, but don't think I need to spend $4k either.
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Originally Posted by JPS
prior to the 993, I always had SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper wheels.
Offsets are common, widths are common, but it's the 5x130 that kills availability. Most of the <20lb 17 and 18 inch wheels that every Subaru and Nissan owner gets to enjoy for $200 more or less can't accommodate the wide bolt pattern. We pay more for the vendors going to the minor trouble to make the right size.

Dig deep, you rich Porsche guy, you. It's quality you're paying for!
Old 07-16-2009, 05:31 AM
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Nasty.
Old 07-16-2009, 06:20 AM
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FUGLY
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Check out OZ HLT wheels. Tire Rack has them.
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Nothing wrong with them if you want to bling your Cab to look like this,
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"Casted" wheels? I think they mean "cast." Jeez.

But I'm getting ahead of myself. Those are butt-*** ugly rimz. If someone's gonna get those, he should give himself a complete douchebag makeover to go with them.
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Originally Posted by cabrio993
Nothing wrong with them if you want to bling your Cab to look like this,
My thoughts exactly... Yuck..
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Yeah, the chrome was over the top...made me laugh. The brushed aren't as bad, but still bling. I didn't post the Q well...I just meant in general what makes some of the cheaper rims so much cheaper than some of the other brands. The comment about the lower volume and special pattern on the 911 makes sense.
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Will look good with my Bolex watch

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tirerack is having a closeout on volks $2300.00 for 4, forged and light.


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