Whats all the fuss about.... FUCHS

[Jon]

Ian C, I think what Fred would do to them is what makes them "not cal-look", or am I reading you wrong Fred?

[ian c]

we was being sarcastic buddy 

this is califuckinfornia ... do whatever you want .

[lawrence]

Beetlebug... very interesting concept. Narrowed? COOL, to what width? Also, is that a common tire, up front? I like the way it looks.

 

Narrowed to 4,5" and the tires are Vredestein Sprint Classics. Old school looks with modern material classified to 135 mph. Full height 155/15 so they will follow the fender quite nicely and also provide enough grip to make use of the disc brakes. AND they are also available in 205/70-15.

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BB

Well done, BeetleBug. I really like the look of 155s on the front of a slightly lowered beetle. If I were to run a set of alloys they would be 5.5", anodized like the factory did them,  and my choice of tires would be 155s and 185/70s.

[Bruce]

I'm not really a fan of the 911 Fuchs just because it will prompt people to say "Hey, you's got one of them Porsche engines in there too?"  

That's why I bought a set of JGE center caps without any logos. Somebody, a non-VW person, asked "do you think it's Porsche now as the wheels say Porsche".

Lol, that's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. 

So you build your car based on what other people think?

[nicolas]

Narrowed to 4,5" and the tires are Vredestein Sprint Classics. Old school looks with modern material classified to 135 mph. Full height 155/15 so they will follow the fender quite nicely and also provide enough grip to make use of the disc brakes. AND they are also available in 205/70-15.

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BB

VERY VERY cool. Thanks for the explanation, too. How nice to have matching tires in this day and age. Reminds me of how it used to be.

and they exist in 185/70 as well. so that is ever cooler if you don't have 200hp on tap.  and they look great as well

[Rennsurfer]

Ian, if I ever got a hold of a set of 911 alloys (Fuchs) wheels for my blue car... it would piss off everyone. 'Cause they'd look so far removed from anything that any Cal Look VW has had. It's probably best that I keep my 356 style wheels.

mark ,
you even saying that isn't very cal-look .
i take away half of your fancy bold lettering as punishment .

HAHA!! Ian, you rock. Don't ever change.

Ian C, I think what Fred would do to them is what makes them "not cal-look", or am I reading you wrong Fred?

 

Well, let's just say that they'd be fully devoid of anything shiny.

[Jon]

They look great in bead blasted finish to... or brushed... do it, do it!

[Rocket-Racing]

Beetlebugs front wheels are the ones they should have made.. 5,5's narrowed on the inside to make 4,5's that don't have the (in my opinion) weird look of the originals were the center is on its way out of the rim. Thumbs up!

[Bruce]

They look great in bead blasted finish to... or brushed... do it, do it!

That's right, they do.  I acquired a pair of deep 6s that the PO had bead blasted to bare.  Stir in some brake dust to darken them, they look just like MAG!

[Bruce]

Beetlebugs front wheels are the ones they should have made.. 5,5's narrowed on the inside to make 4,5's that don't have the (in my opinion) weird look of the originals were the center is on its way out of the rim.

His wheels started out as a late flat 6" wheel.
Chopping a 5½" wheel is not so easy  The drop center isn't a constant diameter, so if you took an inch out, the two pieces don't line up.

[Brother Lovedub]

Shiny for me 

[71CALRIPPER]

Shiny for me 

5.5 ? Very nice

[Diederick/DVK]

that's a late 6x15

[Brother Lovedub]

that's a late 6x15

Yup, that's right. 6"s all round.

[bugnut68]

I'm not really a fan of the 911 Fuchs just because it will prompt people to say "Hey, you's got one of them Porsche engines in there too?"  

That's why I bought a set of JGE center caps without any logos. Somebody, a non-VW person, asked "do you think it's Porsche now as the wheels say Porsche".

Lol, that's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. 

So you build your car based on what other people think?

I was mostly being facetious, Bruce, though in all honesty the 911 wheel is just not my taste.  The 914 2.0 liter I dig more stylistically as well as on the basis that the 914 is closer to a Bug or other air-cooled VW in spirit than a 911 Porsche.  It's all a matter of personal tastes, though.  I just think the 911 wheel looks out of place on a VW, but that's just me.

[Black Sheep]

  I just think the 911 wheel looks out of place on a VW, but that's just me.
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wash your mouth out 

[Jon]

but that's just me.

That's probably accurate...

[nigelg65]

Blimey I've had my 4.5s and deeps 6s up for sale for a while. I might have to rethink this now and squirrel them away in the shed because, as someone else said on this thread, I might never be able to get another set again.

www.type-magazine.com

[bugnut68]

but that's just me.

That's probably accurate...

I know I'll get backlash for this, lol, but it's simply my opinion.  I like the other Porsche wheels, just not the 911 Fuchs.  We all know what they say about opinions, so I'll just leave it at that.   We can all agree to disagree, right?

[MacRavens]

I know I'll get backlash for this, lol, but it's simply my opinion.  I like the other Porsche wheels, just not the 911 Fuchs.  We all know what they say about opinions, so I'll just leave it at that.   We can all agree to disagree, right?

Not at all !
What happiness ! It's really great to hear that there is people who doesnt like Fuch at all !
It's very good for the rating of cookies ! It is time to buy them they are really cheap for Porsche rims !
And for your wallet, what a joy it must be to not love Fuch !
By cons, at a meeting or reading magazines, it must be quite difficult to live because there are fuch everywhere !

It is for me the most beautiful rims design from Porsche.
Somehow, this is already drawing on ancient drums vw...
As nose down gives the speed when the VW is parked.
When Deep Fuch have chosen your car like the glass shoe chooses Cinderella, your VW is based on over 40 years of performance history !
In addition to being well designed and attractive, these wheels give the mythical performance spirit from a Porsche to your car.
And, if you polish them, they gives you some great Californian fresh air. 
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hé hé, what a nice example 

[Zach Gomulka]

Ryan, you're nuckin' futs

[bugnut68]

Ryan, you're nuckin' futs

I'm the wet blanket that has to throw the candy bar into the swimming pool, just for kicks...Caddyshack style.

Naw, I don't hate Fuchs by any stretch, just not my favorite.  However, I do like other Porsche wheels.  Affordability isn't much of a factor as right now I can't afford even a set of chromies

[mg]

Harvey Weidman is a good resoruce for restoring and to narrow or widen most any rim.
Fuchs make up most of his work.

Weidmans Wheels
OROVILLE, CA
Phone: 530-534-7903

Ignore the width, check out the process and finish.
These rims had the offset changed an inch and new outer lips installed.
Harvey calls this his RSR finish.

[azteca]

Greetings from Mexico. 16".... 7" on Front & 8" on Rear

[kustomlarry]

They are so beautiful. I received my first set of 4.5s and 5.5 chromed, polished and detailed by Alex Magro yesterday....Totally pimpin. Even my girl said WOW. She usually reserves that for later.... .

I have cookies on my Notch, They will give way to Fuches until they are polished again.

After that, the fuches will go on my 67 vert chassis when it is ready....TOOOO HOT.

[tomi g]

I have these 4,5s for many years in my garage. Maybe keeping them for future projects? Fantastic design, I don't think [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] fake ones can be compared to the originals.

[Sam K]

The main reason that I bought my fuchs was that I wanted front disc brakes on my '67 and at the time (1999) the only wide 5 disc brake kits available were from Neal or CNC. I didn't think my car would look right with any 4 lug wheels either, so it was actually cheaper to buy a set of fuchs and use redrilled vw brakes! I love my fuchs, though and they will probably be on the car forever.

[bugnut68]

Greetings from Mexico. 16".... 7" on Front & 8" on Rear

Wow, love the car!  I have to say I do think those wheels look mighty good on there... perhaps my tastes are changing (and before anyone can beat me to it, I'll say it: for the better.)

[mg]

all pollished, kinda 80s right? 
Fuchs are worthy of detail.

[TexasTom]

I just like 'em ... those Fuchs ....