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Posted by: amfab Dec 8 2016, 09:52 PM

Does anyone make these? Seems like all the 15x6 replicas are Deep 6

TIA

-Andrew

Posted by: RickS Dec 9 2016, 12:07 AM

See your local Porsche dealer since they can order them and be prepared to assume the position.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 9 2016, 05:57 AM

Those aren't replicas, they are remakes, real Fuchs. DC Auto had some in stock last time i was down there. I think they were $1,000 - 1,2000/each. I dont remember the exact price.

Posted by: amfab Dec 10 2016, 03:26 PM

Anyone? Im still not finding any

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 10 2016, 04:19 PM

Have a look around at stockwheels.com. Appearently they have a store in Santa Fe springs CA.

Posted by: raynekat Dec 10 2016, 06:39 PM

Not sure if these are flat or deep?

http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/911-912-65-73-/Wheels-Hubcaps/Fuchs-Wheel-Set-6-x-15-Replica-p24414.html

and

http://www.braidusa.com/Wheels/Comp/BZ/BZ.htm

What's the deal about wanting later flat vs early deep anyway?

Posted by: amfab Dec 10 2016, 07:54 PM

Thanks, those Braids are nice, but wow they are expensive.

Most people prefer the vintage Deep 6 look. I kinda like the look of the flat better on a 914. I will probably end up with some Flat4 Deep 6s replicas, or buy some Flat 6 real Fuchs. I was just wondering about a Flat 6 replica.

Posted by: raynekat Dec 10 2016, 08:50 PM

Yeah maybe......nothing compared to these "quality" deep sixes though.

http://www.eb-motorsport.co.uk/productinfo.asp?id=318

How about 2150 British pounds for a pair of deep sixes.
In US dollars that's $2700/pair not including shipping and VAT if you have to pay that.

Posted by: porschetub Dec 11 2016, 04:07 AM

Nah all wrong check out maxilite ag on google I purchased 16'' 7 and 8's for less than 1K ok they are diamond cut finish and the centres don't fit standard wheel caps but they are light and balanced up a treat @ my local tire shop,the tire fitter confirmed the quality,they are marginally heavier than my original Fuches wheels.
Other good thing is they are new not some old banged up 40-50yr old wheel .
They do all sizes not sure if any dealers in the the US however but at there prices you could ship.

Posted by: 914forme Dec 11 2016, 05:31 AM

http://shop.maxilite-wheels.com/en/felgen/mx170015a1

Posted by: porschetub Dec 12 2016, 12:56 PM

Maxilite (correct spelling)AG performance products it says on my wheel box,they have a great range of Fuches replica wheels in popular offsets and diameters and have a cool range of wheels for other classic cars.
Last time I checked they did deep 6's and if I remember right a 7'' 911R wheel,they would look great on a 914 IMO.
Checked my receipts and I payed $990 nzd for my set of 4 ,the retailer I got them from still lists 7,8 and 9" 16''in stock.
There is a diamond cut finish as mentioned,centre paint finish has proved durable on mine so far,they don't match the finish of a genuine however,and why the centre cap bore is 1.5mm too small (escapes me) is my only complaint.

Posted by: raynekat Dec 12 2016, 04:34 PM

Doesn't give me a lot of confidence when they are made in China and they (the Chinese manufacturer) forge the German TUV paperwork. WTH
Maybe forge is the wrong word.
They try to trick you into believing it's German TUV certified when it's only TUV Rheinland China certified (whatever the heck that's supposed to be or mean?)

See post #22 in the following:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/921520-maxlite-fuchs-ebay-2.html

Sometimes things aren't always what meets the eyes...

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Dec 12 2016, 09:46 PM

Be careful with fake FUCHS.


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Posted by: porschetub Dec 13 2016, 09:29 PM

After hitting a curb? or being involved in a collision?????

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Dec 14 2016, 09:33 AM

This was on a car that was tracked, don't know how the damage occured but stress cracks all the way around like that point to a bad design, I've never seen a real FUCH do that.

Posted by: porschetub Dec 14 2016, 12:18 PM

Pelican thread has opinions and questions,no real fact or evidence the wheels have been misrepresented by the maker......yet.

Seems they are used for racing in Europe so they would need to meet some sort of standard for the scrutineers of such events surely.
Rennlist states a member contacted them direct about specs,he was told the weights of the wheels and that they were a low pressure cast wheel to TUV standard.

However my wheels have no such markings on the rear or paperwork to indicate this.
I bought mine with an open mind as to there quality and was pleasantly surprised .

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 14 2016, 07:19 PM

Track use. No telling what that broken one has been thru. Are TUV standards relevant to street driving in the states? Thousands of dollars relevant?

Posted by: falcor75 Dec 15 2016, 12:26 AM

No race series over here that I've heard of takes any interest in what brand of wheel you put on your car. Thats entirely up to the driver/team.

Aftermarket parts you put on your street car in Germany has to pass a TUV certification however and those demands are strictly reinforced.

I dont doubt for a second the Chinese would invent their own TUV Agency to promote sales of their own products. Here in Europé we have a CE (Conformité Européenne) marking on electrical goods, toys, industrial machinery etc and that shows that the product meets the European safety standards. China made their own marking that looks exactly the same but the meaning of it is "China Export"

Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 16 2016, 12:15 AM

1- it's Fuchs. Singular and plural both.

2- I've seen real Fuchs wheels do that. On track cars.

--DD

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Dec 16 2016, 01:18 PM