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Wheel ID Mesh 18x8.5 and 18x10

To me, they appear to be similar to wheels in the Champion Porsche ads seen in Excellence, Panorama, etc. I would try contacting them to start.

The center cap is a Porsche part.

My first guess was Fikse FM10 but after a second look I'm not sure.

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Originally Posted by Oh Haha (Post 8311478)

To me, they appear to be similar to wheels in the Champion Porsche ads seen in Excellence, Panorama, etc. I would try contacting them to start.

The center cap is a Porsche part.

They are similar but not the same.

I was not sure on the center cap, I was hoping it was a porsche wheel.

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Originally Posted by Gogar (Post 8311565)

My first guess was Fikse FM10 but after a second look I'm not sure.

Yea there are no rivets.

Anyone know of a good company that repairs wheels?

Is it a real split-wheel or are bolts for show only? (I cannot see the joint from inside pic).

Unfortunately, I can't say for sure what the make/model is.

Just curious, what happened? Was this an outright wheel failure, or is the damage due to an accident? The hardware looks like it's for show, so I'm wondering if this is a "knock off" (cheap casting) of a more expensive wheel, and in which case I wonder about safety.

Could it be something from Wheel Dynamics (be sure to scroll through the entire page):

Wheel Dynamics PORSCHE WHEELS RIMS 996

Jarrod---One would assume that you bought the car(996?) with the wheels. Maybe try contacting the former owner, if possible, to get more info.

I did a broad search last night on "R200" and found nothing. It seems like there should be a part number on the wheels somewhere.

Can you look at the wheel again and post a pic if you find it?

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Originally Posted by beepbeep (Post 8311799)

Is it a real split-wheel or are bolts for show only? (I cannot see the joint from inside pic).

They are just for looks.

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Originally Posted by sand_man (Post 8311892)

The PO jumped a curve and hit a brick mailbox doing 65. I would say the wheel held up rather good compared to the rest of the car.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...pscnpbinnh.jpg

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Originally Posted by Oh Haha (Post 8311974)

I'm hoping there will be a sticker on the inside of the wheel when I get the tire off. I did ask the PO he said he bought them off ebay but does not remember the make. The car is a boxster I bought to use as a parts car.

^^^^WHOA :eek:. I agree, that wheel held its own!

Bumping this Anyone know of a good wheel repair shop?

I found the wheels however they are Discontinued I did send them an email to see if there are any left in stock.

Porsche Mesh Rims 18x10 18x8.5 - Silver: Accessories &amp Wheels Related Parts

Well I just got word the wheel has been repaired. I went with Rimspec out of Grand Prairie, TX. It should be here some time next week!

Here are the pics.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...psohprsmsg.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...psckltnnvj.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...psu8nwxyh7.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...psqw2wvbtv.jpg

Wow, that looks brand new! Glad you found a good repair source.

Wow! Magic!

Fast turn, too, less than a month?

Thanks!

I shipped it out last tuesday the 28th. They received them Monday the 3rd and finished them today the 7th. So it only took the 5 days to fix. So I would say it was fast. Though it was my first time to have a wheel repaired. I may send all 4 out and have then extend the lips at some point. Depending on how wide of flares I end up with.

Wow! Did they just put a new back half on it?

That's incredible considering how bad the damage was. Just FYI, my '99 986 had a set of similar Ebay knock off wheels that gave it a constant vibration at highway speeds. Getting a good used set of OEM wheels made a huge difference. I wouldn't invest a bunch of money in them.