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Posted by: ericoneal Feb 26 2013, 09:09 PM

I currently have a 73 2.0 with the original Fuchs. Can I just bolt these puppies on in their place?

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C32-EIC-A

Will this mounting hardward fit too?

http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=4X14ACORN



Thanks!

Posted by: Black22 Feb 26 2013, 09:22 PM

The lug pattern looks good. I'd be worried about the back spacing and width. See this thread for your Fuchs specs: Post #2

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=78677&hl=lug+spacing

Posted by: mrbubblehead Feb 26 2013, 09:26 PM

those wheels are pretty cool.

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 26 2013, 09:32 PM

The offset looks to be incorrect for a stock 914 ...

Posted by: damesandhotrods Feb 26 2013, 09:39 PM

They’re EMPI so they’ll bolt on, but it’s pretty safe to say they’re going to be Beetle offset which means anything besides 165R-15 will rub. If you’re serious about running them go to The Samba and ask the Type 3 or Karmann Ghia crowd if they work. They pretty much need the same offset.

Posted by: 7TPorsh Feb 27 2013, 12:45 PM

These are 3.5" spacing and 914 needs 4.5"

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Feb 27 2013, 12:55 PM

I have seen 914s with those wheels.
They work but the offset will limit your tire selection. Fine for a street car, not great for a AX car.

Zach

Posted by: pcar916 Feb 27 2013, 01:10 PM

... also at that price they're most likely cast rather than forged. They'll likely break instead of bend if used on the track and treated harshly, or you hit a curb at speed. That is unless they're actually steel!

Posted by: BKLA Feb 27 2013, 02:57 PM

I bought these recently and am very happy with them.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=202863&hl=wheels

Correct backspace and with new toyo's - look different than the few other street 914's around...

Don't buy the caps, however... very heavy and $$. You could find a set of 911 caps and paint them cheaper!