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ebay centerline wheels, what are they worth? |
TimMartin |
Mar 31 2004, 06:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 157 Region Association: None |
anyone know what these wheels are actually worth?
Ebay Centerline wheels (IMG:http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/94/b6/59_1.JPG) |
URY914 |
Mar 31 2004, 07:11 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,038 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
WARNING!!!
I don't think those are REAL Centerline wheels. Those look like one piece, cast aluminum wheels made for the Bug crowd. Check out Hot VW magazine ads for the same thing. Real Centerline Wheels are three piece with forged aluminum rim halfs. Go to the Centerline website to compare to those. They run about $180 new each!. I could be wrong but don't think so, Paul |
nebreitling |
Mar 31 2004, 07:12 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
those do look a little "different"
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DuckRyder |
Mar 31 2004, 07:14 PM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
QUOTE(URY914 @ Mar 31 2004, 09:11 PM) WARNING!!! I don't think those are REAL Centerline wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
URY914 |
Mar 31 2004, 07:15 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,038 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Those little rivets tits really don't do much on a one piece wheel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Like to see the inside of those. |
SirAndy |
Mar 31 2004, 08:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i sold my real centerlines for $100 a piece with the tires still on them.
i had 225 x 7 x 14 ... they guy put them on his bug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) from what i have heard, people think they're not all that great for our cars as their main purpose is for drag racing applications. supposedly, they break much easier under heavy cornering than cast alloy or forged alloy. Andy |
Mueller |
Mar 31 2004, 10:59 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
zero flow for air to help cool the brakes..........they are designed for "straight" ahead applications, not cornering loads.....offset is normally not 914 friendly....
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SirAndy |
Mar 31 2004, 11:14 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
here's what they looked like on my car ...
again, those were 7" x 14 with 225 tires: (IMG:http://www.sirandy.com/pix/914/914_002.jpg) (IMG:http://www.sirandy.com/pix/914/914_009.jpg) |
majkos |
Apr 1 2004, 09:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Heads up! Just recieve a e-mail from the guy selling thoses "Centerline" He says they're "Regular" Centerlines , that came on his 914.
My question,where to look for the I.D.? Does Centerlines stamp their product? I've always liked the look of 'em and at same time toying an idea for track use.Please any info on this subject will be greatly appreciated! Kevin |
Howard |
Apr 1 2004, 09:22 AM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None |
Using them with good results. No venting for sure, but no brake dust either. That's a good deal @$200 or so. These are 15x8.5 4x130. I think PO found deal and flared fenders to fit.
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majkos |
Apr 1 2004, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Beautiful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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Malmz |
Apr 1 2004, 10:20 AM
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CSOBOSC founding member Group: Benefactors Posts: 489 Joined: 22-April 03 From: So. Cal Member No.: 602 |
I believe they are real Centerlines, they look just like the ones I had on my old car. Centerline made more then one style, both one piece and two or three piece. The steel centering ring pressed into the center of the wheel is stamped "Centerline" or something similar.
(IMG:http://www.malmz.com/signatur/914wheels/centerline1.JPG) I like the look of them, don't necessarily agree that they are week under cornering loads because they are a solid wheel, but do understand the potential for cooling issues. sm |
John Kelly |
Apr 1 2004, 11:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Centerlines are extremely tough! They will bend before they break. I've seen several that were badly bent but had no cracks. Some of them have centerline stamped on them, some don't. The only problem I've ever had with them is that you have to reseal the seam between the halves occaisionally. I've used them since the early '80s.
If you are not going to bid on them, I might. I like putting VW hubcaps with a VW horn button on them. See picture...15x8s and 13x6s: John www.ghiaspecialties.com Attached thumbnail(s) |
TimMartin |
Apr 1 2004, 07:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 157 Region Association: None |
yeah, he updated the auction with this info:
"I have been asked a couple of times. YES, these are Genuine Centerline Wheels. Part number on the back is 055553-451 from Centerline. They are Satin finish, 3&5/16" rear spacing, with a 4X130mm bolt pattern." |
serge914 |
Apr 1 2004, 08:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Laval Quebec Canada Member No.: 723 |
Look at this car, also on Ebay, with centerlines
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2469882677. Realy smooth looking |
tat2dphreak |
Apr 1 2004, 08:42 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(serge914 @ Apr 1 2004, 08:20 PM) Look at this car, also on Ebay, with centerlines http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2469882677. Realy smooth looking we saw that car... it was mentioned here before... I think the person with the spraygun should be shot! they were WAY over zealous! I personally think centerlines look great! |
DuckRyder |
Apr 1 2004, 08:43 PM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
Well I'll be dambed, I would have bet money those were fake, but that number is still on centerlines website.
It is an autodrag "street" wheel. http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheels_fit...ze=i_15%20x%207 145 at summit (151 polished) |
majkos |
Apr 1 2004, 10:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The Pro's and Con's are in,I'm definely interested in them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I like 'em 'cause they match my custom Alum Rockers I've had made for me,many,many moons ago.Doesn't hurt,the facts they're lite. Low Carb? <_<
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TimMartin |
Apr 5 2004, 12:15 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 157 Region Association: None |
looks like we both lost to someone else. oh well.
i'm looking for something cheap anyway... .tim |
majkos |
Apr 5 2004, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Dang! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Oh well it was getting a little pricey! And yet to figure the shipping cost! However I do kick myself for not" buying it now" Didn't get my bonus money yet! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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