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mhollin
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:10 am    Post subject: Anyone recognize what this wheel is? Reply with quote

I found this one wheel when pulling 2 bugs from my backyard. Only have one orphan wheel. No markings on wheel. Has a bias ply tire made by "Star Rubber Company".
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Anyone recognize what this wheel is? Reply with quote

Pacific-Italia Carrera.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=579386&highlight=pacific+italia
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 8:55 am    Post subject: Re: Anyone recognize what this wheel is? Reply with quote

Typ3nut...

I can't tell for sure on the Pacific-Italia valve stem area... is it flat?
Without the center cap... how do you tell a...

Performance Industries:
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... from a Pacific-Italia?
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Anyone recognize what this wheel is? Reply with quote

[quote="easy e"]Typ3nut...

I can't tell for sure on the Pacific-Italia valve stem area... is it flat?
Without the center cap... how do you tell a...

Performance Industries: ... from a Pacific-Italia?



Here's an Ad for Pacific- Italia Carrera Wheels, I have never heard of a wheel company called Performance Industries nor have I ever seen an Ad from this company and have not yet found the origin of where this Performance Industries exists?
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Here's a Pacific-Italia Package label with a Beetle that has the Carrera Wheels and the PI emblem. Pacific-Italia, Inc. 2609 S.E. 8th, Portland, Oregon 97202
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Anyone recognize what this wheel is? Reply with quote

Thank you for the replies
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