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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Considering these wheels for cruising around town on weekends. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on these wheels? I don't and won't be tracking my car so I'm thinking they will be fine for Sunday drives.

19" AVANT WHEELS
Front: 8.5" (25 LBS)
Rear: 11" (28 LBS)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-AV...Q5fAccessories

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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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a white 996 & black 997 ( RL's) are both riding on these. They look very sweet and easy to maintain. Price is right for the DD and street car use. Offsets for NB & weight seems to be on par with other rep wheels.
I think they also come in a satin black which should also look badass on a few Pcars.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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do they come in neon orange?

19's are too big on 996's IMO - look "off"
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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wheels are very subjective..... if its for street, you like the way it looks and cheap.... why not. 19's are not for me though.... they are a bit harsh in the tri-state area.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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I'll probably paint them slimer green

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do they come in neon orange?

19's are too big on 996's IMO - look "off"
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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I like the look of the wheel. It's very nice. I'd love to see it in slimer green.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Touch base with Eli at Wheel Dynamics - they are licensed vendors for those. I'd buy a matte black set in a heartbeat if they would make them in 18s.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Those look great and 19's make a 996 look billy bad *** for street use IMO. Very nice.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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I think I found them. I'm assuming these are the guys?

http://www.wheeldynamics.net/Wheels.html

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Touch base with Eli at Wheel Dynamics - they are licensed vendors for those. I'd buy a matte black set in a heartbeat if they would make them in 18s.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Figured I'd do a quick Photochop to get an idea. Hmmm not sure. Seems to only work on darker 996 Turbos and as for silver cars...only the 997 Turbo.









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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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The deal is done. They arrive next week. Will keep you posted.
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