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Old 10-24-2019 | 08:46 AM
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Hello everyone. Mi first post here, actually my second.
I just bought my first 911, and my first Porsche.
It is a 2006 Carrera S and I am very excited with it. Only drove it a couple of milles but it is awesome.
Have tons of parts arriving to upgraded it and do some maintenance.
I was wondering if anyone know what wheels are this ones, as one it is not in very good shape and I want to change it.
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Old 10-24-2019 | 09:00 AM
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Congrats and welcome. Guys with more wheel knokwledge should chime in soon, but I believe these wheels are techart wheels.
Old 10-24-2019 | 09:04 AM
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Congrats and welcome. Guys with more wheel knokwledge should chime in soon, but I believe these wheels are techart wheels.
Look like Ruf.
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Old 10-24-2019 | 10:58 AM
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Was about to say...looks like Ruf, but not sure if they're real Ruf or just a lookalike
Old 10-24-2019 | 11:01 AM
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i would be interested in buying these wheels off of you if you decide to sell, let me know. my email is vbloze (at) yahoo dot com
Old 10-24-2019 | 11:07 AM
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Congrats, enjoy in good health!
Old 10-24-2019 | 12:29 PM
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I strand corrected, they look like RUF for sure...… or a copy....

Old 10-24-2019 | 02:56 PM
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Old 10-24-2019 | 06:46 PM
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Old 10-24-2019 | 08:47 PM
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Welcome and congrats. I have never seen this style RUF wheels over 10" wide so I think they are knock offs.

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Old 10-24-2019 | 09:56 PM
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Get it fixed, real or not they are beautiful wheels.
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Old 10-24-2019 | 10:33 PM
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Thanks to everyone. They do look like the ruf`s but I`m pretty sure they are not. Anyway I really like them too, but do not feel like speeding on damage wheels. I`ll see what I can do. Anyone know where to buy Ruf`s wheels in the US??
Old 10-25-2019 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Charly Borinelli
Thanks to everyone. They do look like the ruf`s but I`m pretty sure they are not. Anyway I really like them too, but do not feel like speeding on damage wheels. I`ll see what I can do. Anyone know where to buy Ruf`s wheels in the US??

Congrats on the car. Very nice. For the damaged wheel, consider having it repaired as long as you like the wheels and the damage isn't extensive rather than buying a new wheel or getting a whole new set. I had several curb rashes (one pretty bad) on my right front wheel which bothered me no end. Had one of the most reputable wheel fixers in my home town look at. "Piece of cake. Can make that look brand new in less than an hour, color match and all for $100" was his assessment. He wasn't bragging and blowing smoke. An hour later that wheel looked brand new. The previous damage absolutely undetectable and the color match perfect. Quiet a bargain compared to buying a new wheel for $1,600.

The best in the business really do magic with these repairs. My take for what it's worth, at least get an opinion and an estimate for repair before chasing the market for a new wheel which as best I come away with here, brand and model hasn't even been established yet. Some really good guesses yes, but is it the real deal or a cheap copy? A good repair guy will know.
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Originally Posted by sandwedge
Congrats on the car. Very nice. For the damaged wheel, consider having it repaired as long as you like the wheels and the damage isn't extensive rather than buying a new wheel or getting a whole new set. I had several curb rashes (one pretty bad) on my right front wheel which bothered me no end. Had one of the most reputable wheel fixers in my home town look at. "Piece of cake. Can make that look brand new in less than an hour, color match and all for $100" was his assessment. He wasn't bragging and blowing smoke. An hour later that wheel looked brand new. The previous damage absolutely undetectable and the color match perfect. Quiet a bargain compared to buying a new wheel for $1,600.

The best in the business really do magic with these repairs. My take for what it's worth, at least get an opinion and an estimate for repair before chasing the market for a new wheel which as best I come away with here, brand and model hasn't even been established yet. Some really good guesses yes, but is it the real deal or a cheap copy? A good repair guy will know.
Dude, everytime I see your avatar, I have to pause and take another look. One of the nicest 911 out there. Everything just works!


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