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Posted by: JFG May 23 2016, 12:12 PM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
Posted by: green914 May 23 2016, 12:19 PM
What year is your 914? I would try and find a stock alloy wheel for your 914.
Posted by: 1stworks May 23 2016, 12:23 PM
Vintage 4 bolt Revolution 15 x 7
Posted by: JFG May 23 2016, 01:08 PM
Vintage 4 bolt Revolution 15 x 7
Nice rims. ? Cool graffiti too.
Posted by: JFG May 23 2016, 01:12 PM
What year is your 914? I would try and find a stock alloy wheel for your 914.
It's 1974 model but as it was stripped to near bate shell before i bought it keeping it original would be too expensive and quite a bit of hassle. There are few spares over here for it. When all charges are taken into account when buying from usa, the cost soon starts to spiral.
Posted by: 1stworks May 23 2016, 01:27 PM
Nice rims. ? Cool graffiti too.
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Posted by: carcus May 23 2016, 04:07 PM
Vintage 4 bolt Revolution 15 x 7
I love your car and those rims
Posted by: carcus May 23 2016, 04:10 PM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
I like the Riviera alloys I partially restored. Personally I like the Centerline rims on the 914.
Posted by: 1stworks May 23 2016, 04:17 PM
I love your car and those rims
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Thank you.
Posted by: 1stworks May 23 2016, 04:19 PM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
I like the Riviera alloys I partially restored. Personally I like the Centerline rims on the 914.
Beautiful car.I love white
Posted by: JamesM May 23 2016, 05:05 PM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
16x7 ET35 4 lug VTOs
Posted by: pvollma May 23 2016, 06:44 PM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
6.5 x 15 Minilites
Posted by: jimkelly May 23 2016, 07:06 PM
sport steelies, though less unsprung weight is touted to be better. for highway driving, they are fine.
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Posted by: A&P Mech May 23 2016, 07:31 PM
Sport steelies.
Posted by: Shadowfax May 23 2016, 08:18 PM
Switched from steel wheels to Fuchs. 
Posted by: carcus May 23 2016, 11:02 PM
sport steelies, though less unsprung weight is touted to be better. for highway driving, they are fine.
I have a set of rusted out steelies I will give to anyone in Colorado Springs area wishing to pick them up locally. No shipping, they need alot of restoration but free.
Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy May 24 2016, 01:17 AM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
6.5 x 15 Minilites
Johannes Player?
Posted by: RohJay May 24 2016, 01:33 AM
I'm running Pedrinis: color coded to the side valance, airdam and rear valance.
Detailed with polished rim and ribs. 
Posted by: HaraldD May 24 2016, 03:24 AM
....Fuchs... 
Posted by: rfinegan May 24 2016, 03:55 AM
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Posted by: Optimusglen May 24 2016, 06:51 AM
I've got a set of Dan Gurney wheels. 15x5.5 I do like them but I manly got them because they were local and a good price. First choice would be 5 lug Fuchs.
Posted by: 1stworks May 24 2016, 06:53 AM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
6.5 x 15 Minilites
Super cool!!!
Posted by: sb914 May 24 2016, 06:53 AM
17"revolutions
And Polished Fuchs 
Posted by: OU812 May 24 2016, 07:02 AM
Posted by: 1stworks May 24 2016, 07:09 AM
17"revolutions
I need these in my life.
Really nice
Posted by: JFG May 24 2016, 12:37 PM
All good looking wheels/cars. Think i'm leaning towards the rivieras for mine. Possibly use the steels if i take it out in the winter/autum months.
Guys running the bigger / wider rims, what have you done to accomodate the rims? Steering/suspension etc?
Posted by: wes May 24 2016, 01:17 PM
7x16 Preformance wheels of Australia.
Posted by: pvollma May 24 2016, 05:41 PM
All good looking wheels/cars. Think i'm leaning towards the rivieras for mine. Possibly use the steels if i take it out in the winter/autum months.
Guys running the bigger / wider rims, what have you done to accomodate the rims? Steering/suspension etc?
My 6.5 x 15 Minilites run 195/65s with no problem on my stock 76. I probably could have fit 205s but didn't try.
Posted by: pete000 May 24 2016, 05:46 PM
2 liter Fuchs refinished by Al Reed... 
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Posted by: Optimusglen May 25 2016, 08:29 AM
Guys running the bigger / wider rims, what have you done to accomodate the rims? Steering/suspension etc?
Not sure if it applies to me since my wheels are 5.5" narrow.
But I am running 205/60-15 so here goes...
They fit alright with the stock fender/lip.
I'll need to roll the inner lip to prevent rubbing though.
Posted by: JOEPROPER May 25 2016, 08:51 AM
2 liter Fuchs refinished by Al Reed...
How much did that cost and how long did it take? They look great. I bought a set that is not even close to that.
Posted by: cali914 May 26 2016, 11:58 PM
Cookie cutters I wanted Fuchs but the cookie cutters are kind of growing on me and they are just as light as fuchs
Posted by: abes914 May 30 2016, 08:22 PM
i have riviera wheels and steelies and just ordered new tires. i am thinking of sporting the steelies. i really love the minilites but they are out of the budget at this time.
Posted by: luft Jun 1 2016, 02:33 AM
2 liter Fuchs refinished by Al Reed...
yes this are the best looking wheels for 914 for sure
Posted by: 396 Jun 1 2016, 02:52 AM
sport steelies, though less unsprung weight is touted to be better. for highway driving, they are fine.
Maybe I'm behind the times, but what in the world are sport steelies?
In layman's terms, simply widen stock steel wheels??.
Posted by: falcor75 Jun 1 2016, 03:19 AM
7x15 ATS Cookie Cutters with 195-55-15 tires.
Posted by: North Coast Jim Jun 1 2016, 06:40 AM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
Love the ATS Wheel. got mine direct from Germany many years ago. Unfortunately in a weak moment sold this car along with the wheels. Stupid me. The ATS wheel is out of production now. Wish I could get a decent again.
Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 1 2016, 07:56 AM
revolution
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Posted by: Gmanscott55 Jun 1 2016, 08:10 AM
17" Porsche factory 996 10-spoke- 7" front and 9" rear. 
Posted by: Larmo63 Jun 1 2016, 08:15 AM
I know that it gets expensive doing the five lug and buying the wheels, but 15" Fuchs look very good on a 914 IMHO.
Posted by: RickS Jun 1 2016, 08:19 AM
Looks like reading comprehension may be heading toward a one legged A.
"What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?"
Posted by: eyesright Jun 1 2016, 08:32 AM
sport steelies, though less unsprung weight is touted to be better. for highway driving, they are fine.
I have a set of rusted out steelies I will give to anyone in Colorado Springs area wishing to pick them up locally. No shipping, they need alot of restoration but free.
I have some GOOD late steelies that I'll give away to anyone who shows up in SW Oklahoma.
Posted by: eyesright Jun 1 2016, 08:40 AM
Here are Mahle's on my '76 LE wannabe.
Posted by: ndfrigi Jun 1 2016, 09:59 AM
same with Lawrence. 6jx15 Fuchs with 205x60 tires
Posted by: Silver Surfer Jun 1 2016, 11:54 AM
I'm running steelies with trim rings. Not my favorite set up, but they came with the car and I haven't gotten around to changing them yet (it's only been ten years). I guess I'm waiting for a set of Pedrinis to magically appear in the garage. 
Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 1 2016, 12:05 PM
Four Lug 15x7 Mahles
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Posted by: Mueller Jun 1 2016, 12:22 PM
Four Lug
Nice except for the way too long wheel studs
Posted by: JmuRiz Jun 1 2016, 01:35 PM
I ran black/polished 2.0 Fuchs when I had a 4-bolt setup.
Always thought it looked sharp...and really looked great on the black car of the guy I sold them to.
Posted by: RobW Jun 1 2016, 01:39 PM
Here are Mahle's on my '76 LE wannabe.
Its not a wannabe. The LE's were for marketing and you can market your 76 anyway you want.
Posted by: matthepcat Jun 1 2016, 02:18 PM
Four Lug
Nice except for the way too long wheel studs
No he is just prepared for flairs and wheel spacers.
Posted by: TM_Corey Jun 1 2016, 02:22 PM
Before
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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 1 2016, 02:46 PM
The original sports car mag wheel...... Magnesium Minilites
205 x 55 on 15 x 6 all around, stock fenders ....no tweek
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Posted by: mskala Jun 1 2016, 04:49 PM
5.5x15 Fuchs for street
7.5x16 Fuchs 3-piece for carving
Posted by: mskala Jun 1 2016, 04:54 PM
I've also had in the past:
6x15 cookies, polished:
Boxster 7x16 all around:
BBS E52 7x16 front, 7.25x16 rear:
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 1 2016, 08:37 PM
Looks like reading comprehension may be heading toward a one legged A.
"What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?"
Oh ! ........ we should read all the words ?
I feel a little better that I'm not the first and not the last.
That old ADD at work again.
Posted by: Michael N Jun 1 2016, 09:42 PM
The original sports car mag wheel...... Magnesium Minilites
205 x 55 on 15 x 6 all around, stock fenders ....no tweek
Those sure are pretty!
Posted by: keely444 Jun 2 2016, 11:21 AM
7x15 and 8x15 Fuchs
Posted by: matthepcat Jun 2 2016, 12:45 PM
7x15 and 8x15 Fuchs
Nice car. Was close to buying that one when it was for sale like a year ago.
Posted by: keely444 Jun 2 2016, 12:53 PM
7x15 and 8x15 Fuchs
Nice car. Was close to buying that one when it was for sale like a year ago.
Still a work in progress but aren't they all.
Posted by: matthepcat Jun 2 2016, 01:25 PM
You should bring it out to the next Canepea Cars & Coffee in Scotts Valley. ^^
Posted by: keely444 Jun 2 2016, 01:27 PM
You should bring it out to the next Canepea Cars & Coffee in Scotts Valley. ^^
I have been out of town on the last couple but plan to go over the summer. See you there.
Posted by: Scott S Jun 2 2016, 03:28 PM
Crappy pic -
I had these on my car before the 5 bolt conversion. They looked like a three piece HRE or Kinesis wheel. Found them at a VW place. They looked great on the car, but were heavy. Sold them to someone on the list looooong ago (914 club days) once I did the switch over. I have never seen another set.
7 and 8 x 15.
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Posted by: catsltd Jun 3 2016, 06:58 AM
I'm looking at my car lately and thinking i might keep the gt style steels that are currently rolling the shell around.
I have a set of riviera alloys and both types need restoring. I'm just not sure which to go for.
What 4 lug wheels are you running? Any pics for ideas?
Love the ATS Wheel. got mine direct from Germany many years ago. Unfortunately in a weak moment sold this car along with the wheels. Stupid me. The ATS wheel is out of production now. Wish I could get a decent again.
Im running ATS as well,much better looking rim up close.I think they are Magnesium???.
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