In a message dated 11/06/2005 06:05:12 GMT Standard Time,
nwolf@u.washington.edu writes:
There is something fishy about these two auctions:
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4535304211
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4553363123
Looks to me like a set of Empi's (or Empi copies, typically about $90 each
new) that have had their bolt pattern changed from 130mm (VW) to 4.5" (TR). I
hope I'm wrong, but my Silverstones certainly don't look like that. The
cutouts around the holes are totally different. Also, true Silverstones
should
not have "safety beads".
Maybe speed6 or 68tr is on the list and could comment?
-Nick
Hi Nick
Yes I have to agree with you here--these really dont look right to me. Where
is the offset on the claws beak to facilitate the wheel nuts (lug nuts).
Also the markings on the back just dont add up to anything I have seen
before and I have had three sets of these over a period of time.
Like you I "smell a rat" here and I am about to contact Mike Kutka to see if
he is aware of our feelings.
I will let you know when I get results.
Alan Graham
Scotland
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