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Old 05-30-2009 | 12:40 AM
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The GT3 RS Wheels are awesome looking, but if I remember correctly they list somewhere north of 5k for a set, don't they??
 
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Old 05-30-2009 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by phil_m
The GT3 RS Wheels are awesome looking, but if I remember correctly they list somewhere north of 5k for a set, don't they??
I don't know what the price is but if it's OEM it's like buying a car . No one pays MSRP at a dealership .
 
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Originally Posted by JoeShark
This makes alot of sense to me and really puts my shopping into perspective. I'm definitely leaning towards the O.Z.'s. Brand new, the HRE's and Champion's are $5-$6K as you stated and that is way, way more than I want to spend. The O.Z.'s should be under $2K and I have the security of knowing they are brand new. Only problem now is that the 19" front O.Z. in Silver is out of stock at TireRack until August
That sucks. Kinda makes you wonder , given the more competitive price of that particular wheel compared to the other OZ's listed on the TireRack site, how many other folks came to the same decision you did.
Just dawned on me.How do you run out of front wheels only?
 
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Old 05-30-2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_m
The GT3 RS Wheels are awesome looking, but if I remember correctly they list somewhere north of 5k for a set, don't they??
Found this website:

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/PORSCHE/911/2008/A-67350U20/

I asked if those were replica wheels, guy who replied to my email said they're OEM. If true, that's a great value.
 
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One thing to keep in mind; The OZ's that you are looking at are cast wheels if I am not mistaken. This helps to explain the large delta in price between those and the other forged wheels (HRE/Champion) in question.

This means there is a most likely a difference in the weight and strength of the wheel.

Also: The other, more expensive, OZ's on the Tirerack website are forged. Hence the price difference.

Just some things to think about
 
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Old 05-30-2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul540/m3
One thing to keep in mind; The OZ's that you are looking at are cast wheels if I am not mistaken. This helps to explain the large delta in price between those and the other forged wheels (HRE/Champion) in question.

This means there is a most likely a difference in the weight and strength of the wheel.

Also: The other, more expensive, OZ's on the Tirerack website are forged. Hence the price difference.

Just some things to think about
Yes, they are cast and I'm sure that's the reason for the lower price as you said. The weight according to TireRack is 21.6 pounds for the front and 24.8 for the back. Not sure how that relates to the forged HRE/Champion and the stock wheels.
 
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Old 05-30-2009 | 05:14 PM
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I love my HRE's! They add a very very nice "exotic" touch to the car. Be patient and wait for an ad in the classifieds. Nothing better than saving money on these wheels!
 
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The forged wheel has strength . The wheel purchase is like buying a car an engagement ring . It's one of those expensive things which make no sense . After all the car comes with wheels .. why can't they be the right wheels ? But they aren't . They are good enough but not great enough . So to blow 5+K to have better sounds expensive and silly . But once done .. it's worth every cent .

There's really no easy way . I think you ought to buy yoir favorite wheel and if its priced to high for the moment .. wait awhile . It may be worth the wait.
 
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Old 05-30-2009 | 06:44 PM
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What type of budget are you working with? If you're interested I can give you a quote on a wheel/tire package for our new RSR wheel. 19 inch, 3 piece forged, available in any finish you'd like.

 
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Old 05-30-2009 | 10:54 PM
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What type of budget are you working with? If you're interested I can give you a quote on a wheel/tire package for our new RSR wheel. 19 inch, 3 piece forged, available in any finish you'd like.

 
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Old 05-30-2009 | 11:02 PM
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Whoa, anybody deal with these guys before? Here's a link to all their Porsche "Factory OEM" wheels for model year 2008: http://www.finishlinewheels.com/PORSCHE/911/2008/

Take a look at the wheels on the bottom of the page that rev997S is talking about (GT3 wheel). Price is $325 for fronts and $369 for rears. Seriously?




Originally Posted by rev997S
Found this website:

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/PORSCHE/911/2008/A-67350U20/

I asked if those were replica wheels, guy who replied to my email said they're OEM. If true, that's a great value.
 
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Old 05-31-2009 | 08:22 AM
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Only problem now is that the 19" front O.Z. in Silver is out of stock at TireRack until August
***Update***

Looks like the front's are now going to be available end of June and the rears are still in stock.
 
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Old 06-01-2009 | 08:14 PM
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If these are not replica's, this is a smokin deal.
 
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Old 06-01-2009 | 08:41 PM
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If these are not replica's, this is a smokin deal.
After reading the fine print on their website, it turns out that they are not replica's but they are refurbished.
 
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Old 06-02-2009 | 02:15 AM
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Joe --I have a question . If price wasn't an issue what wheel would be your first choice?
 
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