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Posted by: dyckster Jul 19 2017, 08:36 PM
So there is a wealth of information out there on how to get 5x130 wheels and better quality axles and cv's for our cars.
I am well aware of the 911 hubs or drilled hubs or even adapter plates. Depending on your application, even drilled or 911 hubs need a spacer to fit the rim and tire correctly.
So if I were to drill my hubs to 5x4-3/4 (chevy pattern), it would open my world up to literally hundreds of wheel and offset options. Has anyone else done this? does anyone sell these?
Surely the racing crowd must use another wheel pattern as not to damage quality 911 rims, or to possibly save weight
Posted by: HalfMoon Jul 19 2017, 10:13 PM
So there is a wealth of information out there on how to get 5x130 wheels and better quality axles and cv's for our cars.
I am well aware of the 911 hubs or drilled hubs or even adapter plates. Depending on your application, even drilled or 911 hubs need a spacer to fit the rim and tire correctly.
So if I were to drill my hubs to 5x4-3/4 (chevy pattern), it would open my world up to literally hundreds of wheel and offset options. Has anyone else done this? does anyone sell these?
Surely the racing crowd must use another wheel pattern as not to damage quality 911 rims, or to possibly save weight
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Posted by: flat4guy Jul 19 2017, 10:19 PM
Makes sense to me, can't wait to see what others have done.
Posted by: Mueller Jul 19 2017, 11:02 PM
You can still buy brand wheels with correct offset in 5x130 so no reason to worry about that.
I think no issues redilling the rears, the fronts might be more challanging and then your brake upgrade choices suck.
You will spend 300 to 400 for quality adapters which will require flares.
Adapters that change bolt pattern not legal for most clubs and events.
Bottom line you aren't going to be saving any real money.
Posted by: arne Jul 20 2017, 08:30 AM
One advantage to staying with the 130mm circle is that you can use one of the factory lug holes. If you re-drill to Chevy (120.7) or any other common circle you have to drill five new holes. Trying to space five new holes around the four existing could compromise strength, to say nothing of the increased machining necessary.
Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 20 2017, 09:49 AM
Euromeister fuchs repop 16 and 17"are cheap.
I was offered a set of boyd 16X8 rims last year for dirt cheap, but it wasn't my thang.
Most used 911 repop rims are cheap, or at least reasonable. One of the few exceptions would be panasports.
I'd have to say porsche 5 bolt done right adds value to the car, but a Chevy pattern will lower the value, as many would consider it a hack no matter how well done.
Posted by: Spoke Jul 20 2017, 11:45 AM
Euromeister fuchs repop 16 and 17"are cheap.
I have a set of 7x17 and 9x17 ready to go on my 930.
Posted by: yeahmag Jul 20 2017, 03:22 PM
Those are sexy! Did you redo them yourself?
Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 20 2017, 03:46 PM
Those are sexy! Did you redo them yourself?
http://www.automotion.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=fuchs
Posted by: Spoke Jul 20 2017, 09:37 PM
Those are sexy! Did you redo them yourself?
Right out of the box. Center caps from evilbay. Automotion does periodic 20% off sales. Buy 'em then.
Posted by: rothaus Jul 21 2017, 06:26 AM
Another one is Maxilite. I emailed them when I was looking in some 9 and 11 x 15 wheels for my AX car. Their wheels are TüV certified in Europe.
http://www.maxilite-wheels.com/en/
The deep six is only $195
Cheers
Engelbert
Posted by: porschetub Jul 21 2017, 02:53 PM
Another one is Maxilite. I emailed them when I was looking in some 9 and 11 x 15 wheels for my AX car. Their wheels are TüV certified in Europe.
http://www.maxilite-wheels.com/en/
The deep six is only $195
Cheers
Engelbert
I have those wheels,great quality and good weight,however there has been much said about the certification,some say its BS,I have to admit mine show no evidence of this mark....still happy with them.
Posted by: dyckster Jul 21 2017, 06:04 PM
I think if you are into the fuchs wheels look, which is quite popular I might add, it makes sense to go to 5x130. But really if you want to try something different, you have to go another route.
As for taking away from the' genuine Porsche ' look or the resale value, my car already has a chevy engine, so I don't see wheel pattern changing much. I also have a wide body so I want a certain looking wheel with the right offset and I don't want to use spacers
I was just wondering if someone either had done it, or had a set, or was considering it and had some advice....
Posted by: FL 000 Jul 21 2017, 06:55 PM
I am getting ready to order custom wheels for my wide body and initially got sticker shock when shopping around. When researching options as you are I came across companies that make adapters that sound like the ones you are after.
Have you seen these guys? https://www.adapterkings.com
They make 5X130 to 5X4and 3/4 adapters...
Posted by: Chris914n6 Jul 21 2017, 08:08 PM
I think if you are into the fuchs wheels look, which is quite popular I might add, it makes sense to go to 5x130. But really if you want to try something different, you have to go another route.
As for taking away from the' genuine Porsche ' look or the resale value, my car already has a chevy engine, so I don't see wheel pattern changing much. I also have a wide body so I want a certain looking wheel with the right offset and I don't want to use spacers
I was just wondering if someone either had done it, or had a set, or was considering it and had some advice....
What is on the car? 911 swap 5x130 or stock 4x130?
The 911 front hubs can't be drilled, you're stuck with 5x130 and an adapter. The rears if 4 lug will need a hole welded up to get a solid 5x4.75.
If you are all stock 4 lug then a 4x4.5 makes more sense. Super common size for Asian and even Dodge cars.
Finding a wheel with a near 0 offset for flares is going to be tough. 911 8" wide Fuchs with stock offset fit pretty well.
Posted by: dyckster Jul 21 2017, 10:11 PM
so my car has stock 4x130 all around.
I could be possibly talked into adapters for the front. and thanks for that link to adapter kings btw.
for the rears, I really want a larger rim width not the fuchs style that everyone has, and I don't want spacers or adapters with the horsepower I have. I honestly thought someone would have a set of done this already
Posted by: Spoke Jul 21 2017, 10:29 PM
so my car has stock 4x130 all around...with the horsepower I have.
What kind of HP do you have in your 914? If high HP, your engine may be a bit much for stock 914 brakes. Many folks go to 911 suspension and brake components when going high HP.
Posted by: Chris914n6 Jul 21 2017, 10:47 PM
Many other Porsche wheels out there. Plenty of cars running flares & spacers & 300hp too.
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/
The only time I've seen non P-car bolt patterns is on stock 4 lug hubs when the owner didn't want to upgrade to 911 ft susp but did need/want wider wheels.
This is a stock 911 offset aftermarket wheel. 16x7 fits with rolled fenders and the matching 16x8 sticks out that extra 1" so it needs flares. I actually like the Boxster era wheels more as the higher offset allows slightly wider tires to squeeze in. 
Posted by: Optimusglen Jul 22 2017, 07:53 AM
What style are you going for?
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