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How to tell if my wheels are genuine?

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Is there a list of part numbers (inc alloys) for all Porsche Cayman Gen 2's? Managed to find a link to one on Porsche Germany but my German is not too good so difficult to work it out.

I am trying to find out if my wheels are genuine Porsche or replicas (not the original owner). Wheels seem to have various markings on the inside of the wheel, including 'Made in Germany'. Picture attached if anyone can verify what the correct part number would be. Believe they are the Turbo 2 style.
 
If you remove a wheel there will be an authentication stamp inside - looks like a V with a P inside. There will also the the 11-digit Porsche part number, beginning with 997... I expect. There will be other stamos but these two should be the main indicators of Original Equipment Wheels.

kr Lee

 
Am I right in thinking that all genuine wheels have the width and offset stamped either side of the tyre valve?

 
C2dweller said:
If you remove a wheel there will be an authentication stamp inside - looks like a V with a P inside. There will also the the 11-digit Porsche part number, beginning with 997... I expect. There will be other stamos but these two should be the main indicators of Original Equipment Wheels.

kr Lee
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Thank you Lee. It seems to have this marking and does indeed have an 11-digit Porsche part number starting 997.

 
But then the counterfeiters know all this just as they do for Rolex watches. I think provenance and knowledge of seller is the real confirmation of originality.

 
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