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Posted by: siverson Oct 24 2004, 12:27 AM

I currently have Fuchs 16 x 8&9s, and want to get a set of 17" wheels so there are better track tire choices (will be running 225/45/17 and 245/40/17).

Which 17" wheel do you think would look best on a 914? I've narrowed my choices down to:

Lindsey Racing 17" Fuchs P2
Fikse Profil 10
Kinesis K27

I'm leaning towards the Lindsey Racing 17" Fuchs because Fuchs' just look so right on a 914. But, I already have a set of 16" Fuchs so thought I'd consider something else. I'm afraid the other wheels will look too "modern" on a 914.

I don't have many good side pictures of my car, but here is one...

Whaddya think?

-Steve


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Posted by: siverson Oct 24 2004, 12:28 AM

17" Fuchs:


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Posted by: siverson Oct 24 2004, 12:28 AM

Fikse:


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Posted by: siverson Oct 24 2004, 12:29 AM

Kinesis:


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Posted by: Mueller Oct 24 2004, 12:35 AM

I have those Fikse rims....nice to be able to repair 'em by replacing a rim half (had to do this once)....the rims are a PITA to keep clean with all the little spokes...

Those Fuchs look "okay", but to me, the center section looks too small compared to the outer half (ratio looks wrong)

Posted by: Andyrew Oct 24 2004, 12:46 AM

Honestly IF it where my car, I'd get the Fikse... I love that updated look.

If its track...

Which ones are lighter?

Andrew

Posted by: siverson Oct 24 2004, 12:57 AM

I think they are all very close in both weight and price...

-Steve

Posted by: MattR Oct 24 2004, 01:01 AM

My vote is for the Fikse wheels.

Posted by: Bigbohr Oct 24 2004, 01:12 AM

Sorry for not keeping to your shortlist, but if you want rims for tracktires why not go with cupwheels? Many people don't like how they look on a 914 but who cares for a track wheel. I paid $400 for a set of those with correct offset for a 914. For Fikses etc. you'll have to pay more than that for each wheel.
That said, if you want to have good looking wheels I think those Lindsey wheels are cool beans!

Posted by: Jeroen Oct 24 2004, 09:11 AM

If it's just for track wheels... I agree with bighbohr
Go get a set of Cup1 wheels which can be had in the correct offset (so no spacers needed and you can swap em with your 16" Fuchs easily)

If money is no object... Go for the 3 piece 17" Fuchs wheels that HRE makes

Posted by: siverson Oct 24 2004, 09:53 AM

Hmmm... That's not a bad idea, but I thought all of the later wheels would require use of spacers. Which wheel are you talking about?

-Steve

This one?


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Posted by: siverson Oct 24 2004, 09:54 AM

Or this one?


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Posted by: siverson Oct 24 2004, 09:55 AM

Or this one?


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Posted by: Jeroen Oct 24 2004, 03:04 PM

First pic is the Cup1 wheel in 16"
Came on the 964 and 968 cars

Second pic is the Cup1 wheel in 17"
Came on the same cars as above

Third pic is the 17" Cup2 wheel
Came on the 993

You can get the 17" cup1 and cup2 design as replica's (same manufacturer as the originals), but with offsets for earlier 911s ('till 1989) so you won't need spacers.

Posted by: ChrisReale Oct 24 2004, 03:13 PM

FWIW, I have seen, handled, fondled, caressed, rubbed a Fikse wheel, and they are very well made. They are local to the Seattle area, so many guys who AX in that area use them on their 911's. Never seen them on 914's, but Im sure it will work out great

Posted by: fiid Oct 24 2004, 05:11 PM

I'd love to see some pics of these on the car.

Also - don't forget you can get 5-lug or 4lug revolution wheels which are 17s.

Fiid.

Posted by: soloracer Oct 24 2004, 06:45 PM

kinesis 914


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Posted by: soloracer Oct 24 2004, 06:47 PM

Fikse 914


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Posted by: soloracer Oct 24 2004, 07:36 PM

914 with C2 Rims


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Posted by: Mueller Oct 24 2004, 07:51 PM

AKAIK, no factory Cup wheels are available with the correct offset for a 914 w/flares...the aftermarket Cup wheels are very heavy and a few have cracked (during track use)

C2 rims are the incorrect offset as well (spacers still needed)...by going with any of the 3 custom choices, no spacers are needed.

Posted by: Jeroen Oct 24 2004, 08:56 PM

The early offset cupwheels are not sold by Porsche, but they are available from the same manufacturer that makes the original 964/993 wheels. These are made in Italy (cant recall the brand name right now).

They are slightly heavier than the stock 964/993 wheels, but that's logical because the spacers are part of the wheel.

They are also available from some other brands/manufacturers.
Just make sure you get TüV approved wheels (German or European brands) and you will have no cracking or other safety issues

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 24 2004, 09:01 PM

mille miglia?

Posted by: 914Timo Oct 25 2004, 12:06 AM

Fikse would be my choice.

Posted by: synthesisdv Oct 25 2004, 06:28 AM

there is a nice set of Fikse's on e-bay. Offsets and widths for a 930 but you can order new rim halfs to make them work.

Posted by: Jeroen Oct 25 2004, 07:20 AM

yep, that's them...

Posted by: iamchappy Oct 25 2004, 07:27 AM

If you like the Fuch look, here are the HRE 311's


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Posted by: DougC Oct 25 2004, 08:42 AM

I say Lindsey's 17" Fuchs. Wonder if anyone's put them on a 914? I've never seen a picture on one..

Doug C

Posted by: Nick Oct 25 2004, 11:48 AM

For the HRE 311s is the center "fuch" section of the wheel larger than the Lindsey P2/P3? Is the difference between HRE and Lindsey that HRE makes the 311 from scratch and Lindsey takes your old fuch and welds on a wider rim/ taller. I guess the simpler way of putting this is do the HRE wheels have better proportions between the center of the rim in a 17 size than the Lindsey?

Nick

Posted by: siverson Oct 25 2004, 11:56 AM

I think both 17" Fuchs are made from 16x6 Fuchs, so the centers are the same.

-Steve

Posted by: seanery Oct 25 2004, 12:02 PM

my buddy paul had the HRE's on his carrera (pic below) they were nice wheels but took 3 times to get made the right size/offset.

I like the Lindsey wheels myself and am considering them for bluecar.


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Posted by: Stutgart46 Oct 25 2004, 01:14 PM

Hey soloracer, do you have any more pics of that Yellow/Kinesis car? Man that looks good from the side.

Posted by: soloracer Oct 26 2004, 12:38 AM

As you wish. Pic #1


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Posted by: soloracer Oct 26 2004, 12:42 AM

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Posted by: soloracer Oct 26 2004, 12:42 AM

The car was for sale on e-bay some time ago. I believe it sold for around $23000US.

Posted by: gopack Oct 26 2004, 04:43 AM

I vote for kinesis, but i like these better
THis is the car that inspired me to start my project!


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Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 26 2004, 05:06 AM

Soloracer, are the fenders Sheridan's standard bodyworks?

Does anyone have any pics of how these fenders are attached?

Posted by: 94teener Oct 26 2004, 06:24 AM

These are nice 17 inch wheels:


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Posted by: 94teener Oct 26 2004, 06:26 AM

Another pic:


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Posted by: Stutgart46 Oct 26 2004, 08:01 AM

Soloracer, Thanks for posting the pics.
All of these cars look great.
You know that yellow car must have had a ton of $$$ in it. If it sold for $23K, someone got a deal.

Posted by: Series9 Oct 26 2004, 12:30 PM

I like the Cup IIs. Yes, I had to use spacers and 100mm studs, but they're what I wanted. They'll be powder coated flat black soon.

From your list: Fikse.


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Posted by: fiid Oct 26 2004, 04:06 PM

yum.

I like the Fikses.

Say after me:

Fikse Fuch Fikse Fuch Fikse Fuch Fukse Fich Fikse Fuch