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Old 01-22-2015, 05:55 AM   #1
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Pics available in my garage...........Porsche stamp on rear of rims so don't imagine they're reps...........??
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Old 01-22-2015, 07:08 AM   #2
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Pics available in my garage...........Porsche stamp on rear of rims so don't imagine they're reps...........??
Those can be and are easily reproduced.

Weight would be the first thing I would check to see if they are factory. Back when the Italian Carrera five spoke replicas were selling cheap ($700) I ordered my factory originals and the first thing I did when they came in was to weigh them (held wheel over my head and stood on scale). They were ~20lbs. Replicas if memory serves were about six pounds heavier. If these are 18" GT3 wheels in the narrow profile (only way they will fit on a Boxster) then they should be about ~20lbs as well.
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Those can be and are easily reproduced.

If these are 18" GT3 wheels in the narrow profile (only way they will fit on a Boxster) then they should be about ~20lbs as well.
When I refinished mine I forgot to weigh them! Really pis---d me off but they sure felt heavier than 20 lbs. The cast center section is HEAVY. I'd say the OP should check the option sticker under the front boot and see if they're listed. The bolts are supposed to be titanium too....
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