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Old 02-08-2006, 12:13 PM
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Looks sharp, I like em!
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Old 02-08-2006, 12:30 PM
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They look slick. I like the rear lip.
Old 02-08-2006, 01:15 PM
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Nice shoes, Tim! Much more unique then us, run-of-the-mill 996's
Old 02-08-2006, 01:26 PM
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Dude you made the right call. Those wheels definitely set your Porsha apart. Maybe if you went with red calipers or painted them it would fill up the inside a bit more, since you woudl notice them more. The center cap doesn't look so bad, gives it more of a Porsche aftermarket tuner look like Gemballa, RUF or 9ff.'
btw, what kind of dressing are you using on the tires? looks good not too flashy.

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Old 02-08-2006, 01:46 PM
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Those wheels are much sharper than the ones you've proposed in the other post. Great look!
Old 02-08-2006, 03:23 PM
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Looking good, they really make the car stand out.
Old 02-08-2006, 03:24 PM
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Tim, I was looking at the same rims on ebay. What size and brand tires did you put on them and is your car lowered?
Old 02-08-2006, 04:12 PM
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those are Axis Hiro's. I used to own a 350z and they were a popular wheel among Z owners. I think they are awesome looking wheels. Just a heads up though, a few Z owners had issues with the Hiro's cracking...so keep an eye out.
Old 02-08-2006, 04:35 PM
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Doubt if they are Axis Hiro's.
Axis wheels have a logo in the spoke and these do not.
Also there is no mentioning of 5X130 on the Axis site.

http://www.axiswheels.com/wheels/hiro/hiro.html

Maybe they are knockoffs or maybe Axis made this model without
their logo specially for Porsche.
Anyway , here they are with black center:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-RS...QQcmdZViewItem

btw , wheels look superb on your car Tim , great choice
Old 02-08-2006, 05:37 PM
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I approve these rims, carry on.

Originally Posted by Tim Wasmer
Well, after much searching and longing I bought these wheels and tires. I had to stay on budget. These were less than 2k shipped.

I like the look and fell of them. The center caps are a work in progress though.

Here are a few pictures and a movie driveby.

Drive By in .WMV format



Old 02-08-2006, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 993S
Doubt if they are Axis Hiro's.
Axis wheels have a logo in the spoke and these do not.
Also there is no mentioning of 5X130 on the Axis site.

http://www.axiswheels.com/wheels/hiro/hiro.html

Maybe they are knockoffs or maybe Axis made this model without
their logo specially for Porsche.
Anyway , here they are with black center:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-RS...QQcmdZViewItem

btw , wheels look superb on your car Tim , great choice
Yea your right, Hiros do have the logo in the spoke...forgot about that. Well they do look amazing, did you notice a big change in terms of acceleration or handling with going to these wheels?
Old 02-08-2006, 06:22 PM
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Tim, as I said on 6-speed...sweet
Old 02-08-2006, 07:57 PM
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Thats them! Even down to the center cap. Just no logo.

I love the lip to, makes the a$$ look wider

Originally Posted by 993S
Doubt if they are Axis Hiro's.
Axis wheels have a logo in the spoke and these do not.
Also there is no mentioning of 5X130 on the Axis site.

http://www.axiswheels.com/wheels/hiro/hiro.html

Maybe they are knockoffs or maybe Axis made this model without
their logo specially for Porsche.
Anyway , here they are with black center:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-RS...QQcmdZViewItem

btw , wheels look superb on your car Tim , great choice
Old 02-08-2006, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by woody-77
Tim, I was looking at the same rims on ebay. What size and brand tires did you put on them and is your car lowered?

Woody:

They are 235 up front and 275 rear. And are Hankooks. So far the tire is quiet and hold the road just like a champ. My car is lowered on Cargraphics springs.

And thanks guys for the comments!
Old 02-08-2006, 08:50 PM
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LOOKIN' GOOD TIM! I can't wait to see them in person. They fill out the wheel wells perfectly. I think you ended up with a bargain!


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