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Posted by: willieg Apr 5 2023, 11:48 AM

WTB: I am doing a 5 lug conversion on my 1974 914. I have everything needed except for the tires and wheels. I know people love Fuchs and they do look great on a 914. But I am looking for something interesting. My car is narrow bodied so 195/205 tires are all I want to go. Do you have anything interesting buried in the back of your garage? I live in the SF Bay Area.

Posted by: willieg Apr 5 2023, 12:16 PM

Looking for 16” or 17” wheels.

Posted by: PCA7GGR Apr 5 2023, 01:13 PM

How about some “old school” 15” wheels:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/castro-valley-centerline-wheels/7588963614.html

I’m local.

Posted by: live free & drive Apr 5 2023, 02:21 PM

How about some aluminum steelies:

https://hotrodsbyboyd.com/blog/

Posted by: hencar Apr 5 2023, 04:28 PM

I have a set of four 15" rims and tires. They are not your normal Porsche Fuchs but they are ultralight and have a great look. They are staggered 6" x 15 and 7" x 15. They would look great on a 914. The 7" on the rear would be close but I think they could be made to work.

The set of four rims come with new Pirelli tires but I don't know the age of the tires and as such they may be to old to safely use

Let me know if you have an interest.

TIA

henry

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 5 2023, 05:29 PM

Group 4 has a few that might work.


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Posted by: Chris H. Apr 5 2023, 05:49 PM

I inquired about those…almost $1k each.

Posted by: theer Apr 5 2023, 06:02 PM

Early 944 rims fit nicely. Offsets work well (1983-1986). 16” are hard to find, but I like the old school BBS basket weaves. They came in staggered sets 16x7 and 16x8. Not sure they’ll fit on a narrow body car though. Maybe use all 16x7‘s if you can find them.

Posted by: 914werke Apr 5 2023, 06:13 PM

Ive got some Gurney wheels?

Posted by: willieg Apr 5 2023, 06:26 PM

Gurney wheels are an interesting look. What size and pictures?

Posted by: 914werke Apr 9 2023, 01:39 PM

15"D so perhaps not what you are after. Pretty sure they are 5.5w
They polish up kinda nice. these are avg. condition