BED997

The CPO car I am purchasing has 19" carrera classic wheels, which are a nice bonus. It came with 18" Carrera III wheels.

Maybe this has been covered elsewhere, but is there a way (or ways) to tell if the 19 inch wheels are genuine Porsche? If the car is a CPO, does that mean that they are the real thing and have been checked out? Maybe a part number on the back or front to look for or a part code?

Thanks in advance!

RollingArt

If they're OEM Porsche wheels they will have a Porsche part # on the back of one of the spokes.

Like 997 xxx xxxx. Look for the 997.... something part #.

CPO does require oem wheels to be on the car, but it doesn't always pan out that way. Check for the part #'s.

Spokane5150

I don't think any of the 911's had 18" wheels. Look on the back of the wheel. On one of the spokes you'll see a part number starting with 997

JW911

The non S cars came with 18" wheels unless an optional 19" upgrade was ordered.

number9ine

The OEM wheels are made by a handful of manufacturers. I'd look for the stylized "P" in an inverted triangle, knockoff manufacturers might stamp a part number but they're not likely to use the Porsche part logo.

BED997

Thanks guys! I'll make them put it up on the lift to check for the numbers and the P inverted triangle logo.

RollingArt

Don't even need to put it on a lift.

Just use a mirror that can reach to back side of spokes.

BTW, good move checking the wheels.

jhbrennan

Most of the OEM wheels have the width and offset stamped on either side of the valve stem - that info plus the part number should give comfort that you have the real deal.

timmp

My 2009 cab was CPO'd without OEM wheels. It was, and is, riding on 20" HRE's.

tim

shepmess

My 19" Carrera Classic wheels have the part number and the manufacutrer, BBS, cast on the inside of the wheel.