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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Cross posting for more exposure. Can anyone help identify what these rims are? They are on my 996 C2 and are 19's. I just purchased new 18's and these need to go. I just dont know what they are and need to figure out a price point with tires.
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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They look a little like these...

http://www.wheelenhancement.com/inde...lDetail&id=179

Are they HRE (aftermarket)?
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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They are definitely aftermarket but I cant find any markings on the inside. They do look just like those in the link you posted.
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Porsche didn't offer 19" wheels as an option for the 996. These do appear to be aftermarket wheels. I'm not sure of the brand. I don't think they are the HREs listed above - if you look at the center of the wheel near the bolts it's not the same.

Are there any markings inside the wheels that might give a clue as to what they are?
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Haha... your post didn't show up until I hit enter. So no markings...
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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LOL...thanks Dennis. Yeah, it is indeed a mystery without any markings to by. I went back to 18's to more in line with factory specs.
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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SSR?
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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They are a SSR GT3 Replica. True SSR's have a flatter and narrower set of spokes
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Now we are onto something. Thanks Tim! True SSR's look to have five holes around the lug face as well so mine are definitely replicas. Now I have to figure out how much they are worth.
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Yup! Look on Ebay and you will see the new price. Of course the "worth" is augmented by the tires to.

Good Luck!
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Look like some SSR knockoffs to me; check the inside - real ones say Made in Japan on them.
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