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Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:31 pm

I've got a pair of slot mags on the front of my bug, and for the life of me I can't find anything out about them. There are zero markings on the inside or outside of the wheel. None at all.

Most slots that I see have 5 slots and not 6, and the ones that do are rounded.

Any helps is appreciated!

-Jameson

Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:33 pm

Those are performance industries wheels :wink:

Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:45 pm

Thanks!

I did a quick search on the classifieds, and only 1 posting showed up. A pair in decent shape for $300
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1316069

Are they really worth that much in "good/decent" condition? Because mine are super clean, with fresh tires on them. If they're valuable, I'll consider selling em so I can get the wheels I really want... :twisted:

If you know anyone whose got a set of 4 western wheel turbines (like these, but not fully restored $850 ouch) I'd be game. Nothing in the classifieds
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Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:55 am

Are they the same as these?????
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4224236983.html

DWP

Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:59 am

The Wheels are "NOT" Performance Industries, I've never found any info of this company advertised in magazines, registered, etc.

The Wheels are PACIFIC ITALIA INCORP. ... Wheel name "CARRERA"
They made these for various applications with 4 and 5 lugbolt pattern.

Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:02 am

Nope those are N.O.S. Turtleback wheels made by superior 8)

Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:14 am

DWP wrote: Are they the same as these?????
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4224236983.html

DWP

What's a Turtleback?

Volks Mag Wheels by Superior Ind. sold through VW Dealer under the "Formula Vee" Accessory Line.

Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:31 am

Typ3nut wrote: DWP wrote: Are they the same as these?????
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4224236983.html

DWP

What's a Turtleback?

Volks Mag Wheels by Superior Ind. sold through VW Dealer under the "Formula Vee" Accessory Line.

Okay turtleback is slang for all us less anal wheel collectors for Volks Mag Wheels by Superior Ind. :lol: :lol: :lol: I could be wrong I could be right the wheels he has has the same offset as the ones in my collection the ones in the pages you alway's post has a different offset , atleast that is what it look's like to me but anyway's not worth the argument :wink: Cool wheels anyway's 8)

Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:50 am

you can see the differance in the first pic, compared to the pic of the magazine, looking at where the lug holes are compared to the D shaped holes in the rim design. In the magazine, they are all in the same area of the D hole. In this guys at the top, 2 lug hole are inbetween 2 of the D's, the other 2 are in the middle of the D

Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:53 pm

This is a set with offset that fit Porsche 914,Type 3 & 4 ... 15" x 5", 4 Lug VW Bolt Pattern.
Require Mag Lugs with Washer.

Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:19 pm

It's still a different wheel as you can see the center is raised in your pic and the one's in the first post are not :shock: and also the offsets are still different and the position of the lug holes are different also atleast from what I can see but still nothing to argue about "cool wheels" :wink:

Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:31 pm

All the Wheels valve stems line up with a lug hole, in the photos posted.
I had another set but the offset was dished for Type 1 Beetle, where they wouldn't fit the Type 3 rear fenders. They had the original "PI" Center Caps.

Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:05 pm

They look similar to the turtlebacks, but aren't offset like the turtlebacks are.

So, is the court in agreement that they're performance industries?

Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:35 pm

No, I'm calling them as bead-blasted Pacific-Italia from Oregon.

Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:54 am

Another Set of PACIFIC-ITALIA Incorp. Volkswagen 15" x 5", 4-Lug Wheels with Original "PI" Center Caps ... 15 914 Written in marker inside rim.