Anyone know what the size/offset of the stock rims are? I'm thinking of going a different direction than the stock rims for my 73, but i'm not going to do a 5-bolt conversion this year.
So I'm looking for a 4-bolt current production rim that'll fit my car.
Any advise?
search the archives; this subject has come up many times before.
the stock rims are 15", BHC 4x130mm, ET (not quite the same as offset...) around 42mm, backspace 4-7/8"
you'll probably find that other than PanaSports or Revolutions there are no current production wheels made for 4x130mm BHC
I bought some 17x7 Revolution RZX wheels that fit under stock fenders with 205/50/17 tires on them. http://www.ttrsracing.com/revolution.htm is the link to their site. Look for special orders for 914 owners.
I did the searching too, guess I asked my question wrong....
Is there a car that has rims that'll bolt on?
ie: A 89 Civic's Rims ... or a 80 Scirocco..
I've found a lot at 'tirerack.com' and even at Summit Racing that I like, but they always say..
"Uggh...Ya Cain't just put anythin on a poorsh...then's special"
Just verifying the general concensis...
these are the rims I REALLY want...
I did alot (I mean alot) of looking into this issue as well because I had a specific look I was going for, too. Unfortunately, the offset and bolt spacing issues are so unique to the 914 (and early Bugs) that there are virtually no rims that fit 914's other than the ones you've probably heard of (aftermarket stuff). I also looked into spacers with new lugs and re-drilling rotors, but there are so many other issues (safety being the main one) that I finally decided to go with the Revolutions. I'm happy I did because they fit perfectly, look nice, I didn't have to go to a 5-lug set-up, and I was able to upgrade my tires very easily.
There might have been something that I missed, and perhaps another member will have an idea, but I'm pretty sure I did my homework on this one.
Here's a pic of a 914 with 17" Revolution RZX wheels on it. This is the one that sold me.
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wow ... really great looking
QUOTE (CptTripps @ Mar 11 2005, 08:26 AM) |
Is there a car that has rims that'll bolt on? |
Have you looked at the Kinesis wheels they have at AA? (GPR might have access too) They are multi spoke with gold centers and look like some of the cool wheels available on the Boxter S.
I am not sure of their width or offset, but it may be worth asking about.
TC
QUOTE (TC Johnson @ Mar 11 2005, 08:02 AM) |
Have you looked at the Kinesis wheels they have at AA? (GPR might have access too) They are multi spoke with gold centers and look like some of the cool wheels available on the Boxter S. I am not sure of their width or offset, but it may be worth asking about. TC |
if you're looking to spend, why not consider the 5 pannasports(nice matching spare) currently in the classifieds? try to squeeze the correct lug bolts in on the deal.
k
are these rims close enough to want you want?
16*7 Konig rims...fit Honda, Miata and early VW GTI, sorry, they don't bolt-on without doing a little machineing to the hubs
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I'd be interested in seeing that process....
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they don't bolt-on without doing a little machineing to the hubs |
QUOTE (CptTripps @ Mar 11 2005, 11:02 AM) | ||
I'd be interested in seeing that process....
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Is that safe though?
This intregues me...Sorry to be ignorant of this stuff...Im still learning. =)
the only thing about it I didn't like was the the smaller bolt circle broke into the large center thru hole on the rear rotors, if I was to do it again, I'd just thread in a short stud into the old 14mm threads to hold the rotor instead of the new 12mm holes..........
I ended up selling the rims and throwing away the redrilled hubs and flanges and just going with the Revolution wheels
QUOTE (Mueller @ Mar 11 2005, 11:43 AM) |
the only thing about it I didn't like was the the smaller bolt circle broke into the large center thru hole on the rear rotors, if I was to do it again, I'd just thread in a short stud into the old 14mm threads to hold the rotor instead of the new 12mm holes.......... I ended up selling the rims and throwing away the redrilled hubs and flanges and just going with the Revolution wheels |
QUOTE (phantom914 @ Mar 11 2005, 01:21 PM) | ||
There is a 4x4-1/2 pattern that some Honda, Acura, Mitsubishi and aftermarket wheel's have. With those, the bolt circle won't break into the large center hole in the rear rotors. Andrew |
To help search, you can find which model and year vehicles use the pattern here:
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm
BTW: This site is good for finding bolt patterns, not sure about finding decent rims there.
Oh, and 4x114.3 is the same as 4X4-1/2
Andrew
thanks andrew
these are differant and are made by ATS in germany. there is a importer in New York
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QUOTE (bernbomb914 @ Mar 11 2005, 04:53 PM) |
these are differant and are made by ATS in germany. there is a importer in New York |
http://www.airkewld.com/parts/products.php?id=32
American Racing made a Le Mans series that fits if you massage the rear fender a bit. I have a set of these that I'm restoring this week. Just finished cleaning them and painted centers black, but they are for my car.
I've never seen them on a 914, but there are always the 4-lug BRM's.
They are also available in Black.
Centerline still lists the Auto Drag in 4x130
As mentioned we do have two different sizes of wheels machined especially for the 914...our 7x15 Millennium which we have on sale only until the end of this month, and which we have some sets still available, and our 7x17 RZX which is pictured on this post.
We currently have a couple of sets of RZX's on order for two members and the factory told me that they were planning on machining up 1 or 2 more extra sets for us at the same time, so if anyone is interested this would be a good time to order a set for a couple of reasons. One is that you won't have to wait for 2 or 3 months for them to machine a custom order, and maybe more importantly prices are going up this month since we can no longer absorb the continued devaluation of the dollar! Also, we are planning on having a shipment flown over towards the end of this month, so you could have either style of these wheels very shortly!
Last but not least...THESE WHEELS FIT! We've been making wheels for the 914 for a very long time, and I personally have not had one complaint of the wheels not fitting in the 6 years I've been importing them!
We can be reached at 800-872-5894 or ttrs1@ctaz.com.
Thank you,
Tom Tatalovich
www.revousa.com
I like my aluminum Western's.
KT
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QUOTE (trekkor @ Mar 12 2005, 02:10 PM) |
I like my aluminum Western's. KT |
QUOTE (trekkor @ Mar 12 2005, 01:10 PM) |
I like my aluminum Western's. KT |
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