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914World.com _ FS/WTB: 914 Parts _ FS: Original Mahle 4 lug "Baby Burner" wheels (5) ****NO LONGER FOR SALE
Posted by: PotterPorsche Jul 5 2018, 10:14 AM
I sold a clean set for $500 just saying
Posted by: Toolboy32 Jul 5 2018, 11:03 AM
QUOTE(PotterPorsche @ Jul 5 2018, 12:14 PM)
I sold a clean set for $500 just saying
You cannot even buy a set of reproductions for that...why would you sell perfectly good originals for less than reproductions?
Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 5 2018, 12:10 PM
I see you are new. Mahle wheels are known for bending and warping. Not anybody's first choice.
Posted by: 914werke Jul 5 2018, 12:17 PM
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jul 5 2018, 11:10 AM)
Not anybody's first choice.
IDK if Id go that far, but they are the lightest of the OE /4 wheels & cast so yes they are often found to be bent after 40 yrs
Posted by: Toolboy32 Jul 5 2018, 12:30 PM
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jul 5 2018, 02:10 PM)
I see you are new. Mahle wheels are known for bending and warping. Not anybody's first choice.
So you would definitely not autocross with them? I want to do so, and I really think it would be a shame to tarnish such nice originals.
I need to get enough for them to at least pay for some aftermarkets. I got my hopes up by seeing two different ebay auctions with asking prices of $1900 an.d $2300 respectively.
Mine are a complete set of 5, and all of them look good as new. I realize that asking prices on ebay are pretty far from sold prices. But the last set of 4, that looked pretty rough, went for $500
I don't need that kind of money, but I would feel pretty ill to get less than $1k for them.
Would I be better off breaking up the set and selling them 1 at a time?
Posted by: mepstein Jul 5 2018, 12:42 PM
They look nice but like everyone said, they just don’t bring big money. They should be fine to autocross as long as you don’t stuff them in a pothole. They are cast and very soft so they bend easily. It doesn’t matter what you need or what reproductions sell for new, the market for a nice set of mahles is around $6-800 for 5.
Posted by: Toolboy32 Jul 5 2018, 12:48 PM
QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 5 2018, 02:42 PM)
They look nice but like everyone said, they just don’t bring big money. They should be fine to autocross as long as you don’t stuff them in a pothole. They are cast and very soft so they bend easily. It doesn’t matter what you need or what reproductions sell for new, the market for a nice set of mahles is around $6-800 for 5.
I appreciate the info. If they are strong enough to autocross, and I doubt any proper autocross course includes potholes, then I will perhaps keep them.
As has been noted, and clearly identified by my newbie status, I am new to the 914 world. I apologize if my newness shows. The boards have been a big help on my decisions for starter upgrades, and I will be looking for plenty of advice in the future.
Cheers to all.
Posted by: drifter914 Jul 5 2018, 01:53 PM
"Baby Burners"? Sure that's the right terminology ?
Sounds kinda mean, you know... like burning babies maybe ?
Maybe they're called something else that sounds close to that .
Posted by: mepstein Jul 5 2018, 01:55 PM
QUOTE(drifter914 @ Jul 5 2018, 03:53 PM)
"Baby Burners"? Sure that's the right terminology ?
Sounds kinda mean, you know... like burning babies maybe ?
Maybe they're called something else that sounds close to that .
Yes, sort of. Comes from the 5 lug Mahle magnesium gas burners. 4 lugs are the baby brother.
Posted by: mtndawg Jul 5 2018, 02:24 PM
QUOTE(Toolboy32 @ Jul 5 2018, 11:30 AM)
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jul 5 2018, 02:10 PM)
I see you are new. Mahle wheels are known for bending and warping. Not anybody's first choice.
So you would definitely not autocross with them? I want to do so, and I really think it would be a shame to tarnish such nice originals.
I need to get enough for them to at least pay for some aftermarkets. I got my hopes up by seeing two different ebay auctions with asking prices of $1900 an.d $2300 respectively.
Mine are a complete set of 5, and all of them look good as new. I realize that asking prices on ebay are pretty far from sold prices. But the last set of 4, that looked pretty rough, went for $500
I don't need that kind of money, but I would feel pretty ill to get less than $1k for them.
Would I be better off breaking up the set and selling them 1 at a time?
Ebay prices are not a good measure of what someone will pay for something. Prices that you see on this site posted by longstanding members are a pretty good measuring stick.
Nice looking wheels, you should just run them on the car.
Posted by: davesprinkle Jul 5 2018, 02:27 PM
I love the look of the 4-lug Mahles. The community seems to have a preference for the 4-lug Fuchs alloys, but I prefer the Mahles. Can't speak for the alleged softness of the alloy except to say that I drive my car on the street and after 20 years the Mahles are still straight.
Posted by: rjames Jul 5 2018, 04:18 PM
QUOTE(davesprinkle @ Jul 5 2018, 01:27 PM)
I love the look of the 4-lug Mahles. The community seems to have a preference for the 4-lug Fuchs alloys, but I prefer the Mahles. Can't speak for the alleged softness of the alloy except to say that I drive my car on the street and after 20 years the Mahles are still straight.
Don't think the Fuchs aren't prone to issues either. Plenty of examples of people finding cracks in them.
Posted by: Chip Jul 8 2018, 10:59 PM
The boys on here are pretty good fellows. Nobody in the World knows more than they regarding 914 cars.
Welcome, and don't be intimidated by their technical jargon. They get right into it.
Posted by: porschetub Jul 8 2018, 11:51 PM
QUOTE(Toolboy32 @ Jul 6 2018, 06:30 AM)
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jul 5 2018, 02:10 PM)
I see you are new. Mahle wheels are known for bending and warping. Not anybody's first choice.
So you would definitely not autocross with them? I want to do so, and I really think it would be a shame to tarnish such nice originals.
I need to get enough for them to at least pay for some aftermarkets. I got my hopes up by seeing two different ebay auctions with asking prices of $1900 an.d $2300 respectively.
Mine are a complete set of 5, and all of them look good as new. I realize that asking prices on ebay are pretty far from sold prices. But the last set of 4, that looked pretty rough, went for $500
I don't need that kind of money, but I would feel pretty ill to get less than $1k for them.
Would I be better off breaking up the set and selling them 1 at a time?
You are being flamed for a reason ,sell them for whatever you like but the guys on here have spoken for a reason don't get all defensive about it,oh and buy the way don't care if you are newbie or whatever,sit back for a while and have a break OK.
Posted by: Toolboy32 Jul 9 2018, 03:37 AM
I took no offense to anyone’s comments. I’m learning the ropes, and guys are helping me do so. If anything, I know what I have now, and am better off for it.
If anyone does want the set for $1k with attached tires, I would sell them. Meanwhile, I’m proud to have such a nice set of OEM originals.
Posted by: jtchristopher Jan 27 2019, 02:43 PM
Are the wheels still available for purchase?
Posted by: Toolboy32 Jan 27 2019, 05:44 PM
QUOTE(jtchristopher @ Jan 27 2019, 03:43 PM)
Are the wheels still available for purchase?
I still have them, but I went ahead and had them completely refurbished. They were in good shape, but now they are like brand new. No longer for sale. I have grown to really like them.
Posted by: JawjaPorsche Jan 27 2019, 07:15 PM
I love Mahles. Glad you are keeping them.
I got mine on EBay and was lucky: Five with almost new tires for $325! Plus the seller was less than 80 miles away. Very lucky to score a straight set!
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