Targa wheels question
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Targa wheels question
I have Targa wheels on my 1994 C2 that I bought a few weeks ago - just had them off the car for new tyres (Hankook K110) and noted that the stamp on the inside of the wheels is Speedline - made in Italy. Did Speedline make the Targa wheels for Porsche? Or are these aftermarket wheels?
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Your wheels look identical to the wheels on my '97 Targa. This design was standard for all 993 Targas, but available as a factory option on other models. It's interesting to know who Porsche's supplier was.
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They would benefit from a tidy up and repaint as they're a wee bit scuffed and chipped, but since the car is my daily driver I think that perhaps it's better to leave them and get it done when and if I ever "retire" the car to weekend use.
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You may find it difficult to refinsh these wheels. My understanding is that the bolts are not available. And the refinishers want to take the wheel apart to repair/repaint and want to use new bolts. No idea if that is true or not.
Run them and enjoy them!
Run them and enjoy them!
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Personally, I replaced both the top fluid and blinker fluid on my Targa with nuclear plasma to get that "extra kick".
The wheels can be refinished, we have a local finisher here who has done them for me, including disassembly and assembly. I think you can source replacement bolts, it has been mentioned somewhere on the list on the past.
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The wheels can be refinished, we have a local finisher here who has done them for me, including disassembly and assembly. I think you can source replacement bolts, it has been mentioned somewhere on the list on the past.
cheers,
Mike
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Originally Posted by shellback:9932541
Do the tires mounted on these wheels use Targa specific air?