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Posted by: Mblizzard Mar 6 2016, 06:28 PM

Ok so I have a nice looking but square set of Pedrinnis on my car. I am looking at replacing them with a set of round alloys.

My car is far from orginal so I was looking at repros as well. In the $600 to $700 range you can get a set of quality repro Fuchs or Mahles So I was wondering what the availability of decent alloys was and the price range.

Posted by: Tom_T Mar 6 2016, 07:10 PM

Mike -

For a DD, the repro Mahles look pretty good, as do the Fuchs 2Ls (if you like the black backgrounds), but they'll be heavier than the OE wheels were & not the strength of forged OE wheels.

The real things will generally run you more for a decent DD set of them, plus then needing work & $'s to clean, refinish/restore or polish them.

There's been some guy on drugs trying to sell a set of 4-lug Mahle "Baby Gas Burners" for $2500! .... whereas they & Pedrinis seem to really go for $100-200 each in unrestored form, Fuchs 2Ls a bit more - so +/- $400-800 for 4. They're on here, CL, 914club, TheSamba.com , etc. from time to time.

Good Luck!
Tom
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Posted by: mepstein Mar 6 2016, 07:44 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=276430&hl=Fuchs
Real Fuchs with the bolts and caps.

Posted by: Mblizzard Mar 6 2016, 08:12 PM

Looks like I am late for these.

Posted by: dlee6204 Mar 7 2016, 03:38 PM

I have a set of decent Mahles I'd sell if you're interested.

Posted by: Mblizzard Mar 7 2016, 03:59 PM

Always happy to consider any options. Will PM you my email for details and pictures.

Posted by: PotterPorsche Mar 11 2016, 09:54 PM

Both Fuchs or mahle


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-914-used-parts-sale-wanted/899391-fuchs-wheels-mahle-wheels-center-caps-lug-bolts.html

Posted by: smveril Mar 13 2016, 06:55 PM

Do the Mahle's fit on a 76?

Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 13 2016, 07:26 PM

The baby gasburners in 4" back spacing, 4 lug, are $109.95 a pop at cip1. Someone is killing it at 2k. Oh, free shipping too at cip1.

Posted by: ChristopherB Mar 16 2016, 06:46 PM

I have a set of wheels that came with my car. I believe they are original Fuchs wheels. I pulled one out today and was amazed at how light it felt in the hand. They need refinishing, and the insets were painted orange.

Posted by: ChristopherB Mar 16 2016, 06:48 PM

Wow , that was a big picture.

Posted by: ChristopherB Mar 16 2016, 06:58 PM

I would love to get rid of these wheels. I love the mini lights on my car now, and I need some cash to help fund some repairs.

Posted by: Mblizzard Mar 16 2016, 07:51 PM

I would have loved to had those. Got a set of Mahles this weekend. Like Fuchs better but I am content.