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Posted by: Literati914 Apr 26 2021, 11:07 AM

I keep going back and forth with which wheels I'm gonna use for my air-cooled car (my subi conversion will be running ATS cookies). I have both sets of: replica Deep Six Fuchs and Sun-bug sport steelies (just like 914 sport steelies but with a deeper lip because of the off-set). I have 5-lug converted rear hubs and would probably use adapters on front for a while (if going w/ fuchs replicas). BTW, I'm doing body work on the car(s) and can stretch the narrow-body fenders no problem... I even picked up a good set of used 205/60-15s to mount as the widest I'd go - for body work and mock up at least. I just need to pin down a plan and thought I'd get the collective opinion from world. The engine will be either a 1911 or 2056, haven't decided yet.


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Posted by: Literati914 Apr 26 2021, 11:11 AM

Here's a pic of the Sun-bug wheels for those unfamiliar:

https://postimg.cc/cgTGwbVq

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 26 2021, 11:16 AM

I dislike the "sun bug" steelies. To me, they look cheap.

But it is your car. Do what you want with it.

Clay

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 26 2021, 11:32 AM

Voted for Deep sixes, they look really good on a 914. No issues with sunbug rims, just like the fuchs better.

Posted by: Literati914 Apr 26 2021, 01:29 PM

If I go steelies, I'll have to be careful not to run over your toes at some point

I get your point tho.. but then I was thinking how the steelies (all be it different ones) are the ONLY wheels for a 904 for instance, IMHO. Or a 906. They do have a certain primitive charm.


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Posted by: IronHillRestorations Apr 26 2021, 07:03 PM

I would vote yes on early steel wheels but not X pattern. I like deep 6 Fuchs though. FWIW I have a single Fuchs if you need one

Posted by: wonkipop Apr 27 2021, 03:30 AM

here is the funny thing.

no X pattern steelies on any volkswagens in australia.
factory closed in 75 or there abouts.
and they never happened here.
so an X pattern is some kind of weird cult wheel with aus vw nuts.

i get guys come up to me and compliment me on the wheels.
i just kept them because i like to stay honest with a wimpo 1.8.

i like all steelies, even X patterns.
but- not so sure about wide offset, kind of lose the look if rim is offset too much,
as do all steelies?

if i had a six, and i don't and i won't, i would run porsche steelies.
hub caps on or off to suit my mood.
which is the only problem with X wheels, no hubcap option/

Posted by: AZBanks Apr 27 2021, 03:51 PM

I've always liked regular steelies but deep like this guy sells on thesamba.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1470031

Posted by: BENBRO02 Apr 27 2021, 05:06 PM

Use the lightest wheel. It’s nice to keep the unsprung weight down.

Posted by: Literati914 Apr 27 2021, 05:10 PM

Not that I don't love the Deep Sixes, I do.. but I keep thinking how they're done A LOT.

Here's a quick mock up I did.. the front is a standard 914 sport steelie, rear ET26 - and I'm liking that combo too (had just added it to the poll as an off-the-wall crazy option). These kinds of decisions suck
https://postimg.cc/BL5gjxrz
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https://postimg.cc/YLfswc2h

Posted by: Literati914 Apr 27 2021, 05:12 PM

This is what keeps me going back to the deep six replica honestly.


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Posted by: roblav1 Apr 27 2021, 09:45 PM

What's wrong with flat Fuchs?

Posted by: Literati914 Apr 27 2021, 10:31 PM

Not a thing, it's just that I already have the wheels in question, so I'll be using one or the other..... .... both!! j/k


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