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Posted by: Mueller Jan 29 2016, 08:57 AM
Found this while searching for 5 lug steel rims, I love the look of these.
It appears that they offered a 944 steel rim which looks like these.
Posted by: sled9146 Jan 29 2016, 09:35 AM
Yes you can widen 944 steel space saver spares. In accumulating the wheels watch carefully as there are at least two types of center pieces, one with a raised hub area and one without.
Close option for the actual service of cutting out your centers and using a wider outer is Stockton Wheel on Fremont street in Stockton, CA.
Longer 66mm wheel studs with steel open lug nuts complete the deal.
Posted by: jcd914 Jan 29 2016, 10:52 AM
They look like early 911 steel wheels to me?
But maybe they are something different.
Jim
Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 29 2016, 11:07 AM
I know they're heavy but I think the look is worth it! They'd look great with a flared 914...
Posted by: BK911 Jan 29 2016, 01:07 PM
The 911 steelie is almost twice the weight of the 911 fuch.
But I agree, it looks AWESOME!!
Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 29 2016, 01:14 PM
The 911 steelie is almost twice the weight of the 911 fuch.
But I agree, it looks AWESOME!!
If you're racing I can understand the weight issue but if you're out for a highway cruise like to an event it may not make a lot of difference. Well, I know it will make a difference so far as unsprung weight and all but if you're not competing just pay the extra in gas, etc. and look GOOD! Might even make the highway smoother riding due to the weight difference...
Posted by: BK911 Jan 29 2016, 01:23 PM
I had Fuchs, cookies and steelies on a 912 back to back to back and couldn't really notice a difference. I ended up with the steelies because they look awesome!!
Posted by: pete000 Jan 29 2016, 01:30 PM
They are so heavy, I also like the look but double the weight.
I have a few laying around. They seem to be quite popular with the R-Group 911 guys.
914-6 came with them as the standard wheel (with caps) and even chrome.
Posted by: Kansas 914 Jan 29 2016, 01:56 PM
914-6 came with them as the standard wheel (with caps) and even chrome.
I think it is a great look for a stock 914/6. Probably because it is rarely seen.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 29 2016, 08:47 PM
I have one as a spare, thought it felt heavy.... 
Posted by: RickS Jan 29 2016, 09:18 PM
I have a '71 4 lug steely which was originally the spare. It's available for $75 plus shipping. It is straight, no curb rash, but needs paint. The price includes the original tire. If you only want the rim, then add dismount fee which is probably the difference in weight and diameter for shipping. PM me if interested and I will dig it out and take front and back pics.
Posted by: flyer86d Jan 29 2016, 09:58 PM
I used to run Goodyear Bluestreak race tires on stock 4bolt steel wheels and cracked them at the bolt holes. Not strong enough for that application. Pedrinis were much better. Five bolts are a different story and much, much stronger.
Charlie
Posted by: 914forme Jan 30 2016, 09:26 AM
914-6 came with them as the standard wheel (with caps) and even chrome.
I think it is a great look for a stock 914/6. Probably because it is rarely seen.
I'll keep my Mahles, but still the look is nice, and I have the original set, but not the original hub caps.
Some one decided they liked the Fuch look, and in the 70s some one produced a hub cap that looked like a Fuch 
Posted by: Mueller Feb 14 2016, 03:55 PM
914-6 came with them as the standard wheel (with caps) and even chrome.
I think it is a great look for a stock 914/6. Probably because it is rarely seen.
I'll keep my Mahles, but still the look is nice, and I have the original set, but not the original hub caps.
Some one decided they liked the Fuch look, and in the 70s some one produced a hub cap that looked like a Fuch Are any of the hubcaps interchangeable for the 914/4, 914/6, 911 and 944 steel rims?
Posted by: SKL1 Feb 14 2016, 09:00 PM
Stoddard makes new steelies painted or chrome, 4 1/2 and 5 1/2...
Posted by: Cory M Feb 15 2016, 01:10 AM
You can make them with the centers for spares. Randar Wheels in San Diego has made them before. They are heavy, but look cool.
Posted by: 6freak Feb 15 2016, 09:23 AM
yep like them alot
Posted by: Mueller Jun 25 2016, 12:54 AM
Found these puppies today online...no price, which means I cannot afford them!
I'm guessing steel center riveted to an aluminum rim section, pretty slick. Did some more research on these, I guess the factory did this method way back in the day for the 904 race cars!
6, 7 and 8 inch wide.
http://www.karmannkonnection.com/shop/wheels-and-accessories/steel-alloy-wheels-904-and-carrera-2-gt-5x130-kk-exclusive/
Posted by: Phoenix-MN Jun 25 2016, 09:03 AM
Stoddard has 4 1/2", 5 1/2", and 6" reproduction steel wheels made with factory tooling.
http://www.stoddard.com/90136101310-sic.html
http://www.stoddard.com/90136102210-sic.html
http://www.stoddard.com/91136102110-sic.html
I picked up a pair of 7" wheels (ebay) that were widened by using the Porsche center and welding it to a chevy 7" hoop.
Posted by: McMark Jun 25 2016, 10:16 AM
Mike, I see the bumps that look like rivet heads, but I think they're spot welds.
Posted by: steuspeed Jun 25 2016, 11:46 AM
Found these puppies today online...no price, which means I cannot afford them!
I'm guessing steel center riveted to an aluminum rim section, pretty slick. Did some more research on these, I guess the factory did this method way back in the day for the 904 race cars!
6, 7 and 8 inch wide.
http://www.karmannkonnection.com/shop/wheels-and-accessories/steel-alloy-wheels-904-and-carrera-2-gt-5x130-kk-exclusive/
950 Pounds each!
Only 4lbs per wheel tho!
Posted by: Mueller Jun 25 2016, 12:03 PM
Found these puppies today online...no price, which means I cannot afford them!
I'm guessing steel center riveted to an aluminum rim section, pretty slick. Did some more research on these, I guess the factory did this method way back in the day for the 904 race cars!
6, 7 and 8 inch wide.
http://www.karmannkonnection.com/shop/wheels-and-accessories/steel-alloy-wheels-904-and-carrera-2-gt-5x130-kk-exclusive/
950 Pounds each!
Only 4lbs per wheel tho!You save 4 lbs per wheel over a similar all steel one. I saw the Stoddard was going to make them, not sure if that happened or not, still will be pricey but not as much (for us US people)
Posted by: jrblackbox Jun 26 2016, 03:42 PM
I like my 4 lug steelies so much I painted them black!
Posted by: Larmo63 Jun 26 2016, 11:41 PM
Real deal….
Posted by: kid914 Jun 27 2016, 09:44 AM
Found these puppies today online...no price, which means I cannot afford them!
I'm guessing steel center riveted to an aluminum rim section, pretty slick. Did some more research on these, I guess the factory did this method way back in the day for the 904 race cars!
6, 7 and 8 inch wide.
http://www.karmannkonnection.com/shop/wheels-and-accessories/steel-alloy-wheels-904-and-carrera-2-gt-5x130-kk-exclusive/
950$$$ EACH ????? ouch
Posted by: matthepcat Jun 27 2016, 09:50 AM
That's insane...$350 for a Stoddard steel wheel. Essentially the same thing as an American Ralley wheel that can be had for $79 on summit....Porsche inflation.
Posted by: Sprovost Jun 27 2016, 12:19 PM
I like the steelie look also. I cleaned up & repainted my factory ones also.
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Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 27 2016, 12:40 PM
If you can find the correct ID size barrels (hoops) cutting out the centers, lining up and welding in new hoops is surprisingly easy.
At least it was with 24" tractor rims. 
I had a line on blank hoops but I can't seem to find it now.
Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 27 2016, 03:35 PM
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2006/02/Steelies/index.php
Posted by: 914forme Jun 27 2016, 03:48 PM
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I'll keep my Mahles, but still the look is nice, and I have the original set, but not the original hub caps. Some one decided they liked the Fuch look, and in the 70s some one produced a hub cap that looked like a Fuch
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Are any of the hubcaps interchangeable for the 914/4, 914/6, 911 and 944 steel rims?
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No idea, never tried them
I run 914 steelies on my Ghia the 5.5 are 1" bigger than the 4.5s that came stock, they fit perfectly, and allowed me to run 195s all around. Never thought about putting them on the Ghia. On my 914-4 I ran Fuchs, then Mini-lights, then Cookies, Fuchs, Gas Burners, Centerlines, and now BBS Carrera 10 spokes. Never thought about trying them on anything but the -6, and I only know that they fit the -6 because thats what was on it.
If I can find them I'll post a pic,
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