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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Question Seeking opinions on 997tt OEM Polished wheels

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Can you please give your opinion on what a set of 997tt OEM Polished wheels with TPMS and tires (7/32 front 6/32 rear) could go for?
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I think we need a pulled back photo of the whole car with these wheels. but IMO from what you've posted that looks horrid. this is all subjective though
 
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I would not pay more than $10. First, are they genuine OEM's or replica's? Second, are they really polished - they look almost chrome? Third, those will need to be refinished.

If they are replica's they have almost no value. If they are OEM's, I would think well under $1000 - maybe, $750.
 
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Originally Posted by aa909:3641591
I think we need a pulled back photo of the whole car with these wheels. but IMO from what you've posted that looks horrid. this is all subjective though
Good suggestion! I will take picture of the whole car
 
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Originally Posted by sparkhill:3641627
I would not pay more than $10. First, are they genuine OEM's or replica's? Second, are they really polished - they look almost chrome? Third, those will need to be refinished.

If they are replica's they have almost no value. If they are OEM's, I would think well under $1000 - maybe, $750.
They are OEM and polished. Why do you think they need refinish?
 
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They are OEM and polished. Why do you think they need refinish?
I guess I would have to see them on the car, but from the close-up I do not like them. It's just that I am not a fan of chrome, or even polished, wheels. My refinish comment was a bit snarky, but just intended to convey that I think they would look better brushed or painted. Wheels are very personal though so roll what YOU like.
 
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They look chromed. If they are really polished that will look like that for about 6 months before they glaze over and you will not be able to make them look like that again without a professional refinish. I sold a set of original OEM take offs with tires 2 years ago for a little under $1000. And I agree with the other posts, way too ghetto for my taste.
 
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Oh, I think Wheels Boutique is in FL. Check with them for some nice options, I got my take offs from them.
 
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would like to see an entire wheel and car picture if possible
 
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Polished wheels are tricky as they fade over time unless maintained.
 
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They came off the car. All I can do is post pictures of the wheels when they are back from the shop.
 
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I know they look almost chromed. Getting them polished was extremely hard and expensive to boot. I installed wider rims.
 
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Originally Posted by TiKORE
would like to see an entire wheel and car picture if possible
They came off the car. All I can do is post pictures of the wheels when they are back from the shop.
 
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Originally Posted by ryem3
They look chromed. If they are really polished that will look like that for about 6 months before they glaze over and you will not be able to make them look like that again without a professional refinish. I sold a set of original OEM take offs with tires 2 years ago for a little under $1000. And I agree with the other posts, way too ghetto for my taste.
Actually, they have been polished for 6 months. I guess I take good care of them.
 
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