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Posted by: trekkor Nov 24 2005, 12:20 AM

These rims have been the least favorite of those who post the most.

I like 'em.

Do you?



KT

Posted by: hmeeder Nov 24 2005, 12:25 AM

Only with a Porsche offset. I had a set on a car a few years ago. VW offset and I couldn't putr anything larger than a 195 on it. Guy I know has 205/50s on them but had to roll and trim his fenders.

Aesthetically I have no problem with them. New ones look pretty sharp.

Posted by: lapuwali Nov 24 2005, 12:29 AM

Too friggin' heavy. Fuchs all the way, as I can't afford gasburners.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 24 2005, 12:34 AM

death by fire + riviera go great together.

couldnt pay me to use em...

Posted by: dlo914 Nov 24 2005, 12:38 AM

QUOTE (trekkor @ Nov 23 2005, 10:20 PM)

These rims have been the least favorite of those who post the most. I like 'em. Do you? KT

i like'em, but i could use some low profile tires =) or a set of 8 spoke empis or Panasports

Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 24 2005, 12:43 AM

If I only had 4 lugs I like the mahles,

Trekkor so close with a SIX now you need 5 lugs
So easy to spend someone elses money.

Posted by: mrobin Nov 24 2005, 05:18 AM

I really don't know why everyone wants to be the same, fuchs or nothing.
I'm not saying riviera's are better (there not) but at least it's something different.

Posted by: Brotherbob Nov 24 2005, 08:30 AM

Its what I have so low profile tires, flair the fenders and away we go......

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Nov 24 2005, 09:35 AM

I don't like them. My first teener had them:

Posted by: kwales Nov 24 2005, 09:43 AM

Usta sell those on Beetles at the VW dealership...

I see those, I think Beetle option....

I gots 5 Fuchs to replace those spiffy sport steel wheels.... Those sport wheels just say Sunbug to me.... You know, Sunbug- VW beetle in gold or metallic blue with sport wheels..

Can ya tell a lot of my aircooled/ accessory experience was in Beetles?

Ken

Posted by: double-a Nov 24 2005, 10:43 AM

they're ok, still can't shake the "hot wheels" image from my mind when i see them. saw some old school rivs with no black paint at the local vw shop awhile back. they looked great, and if they were polished i think they'd look even better.

~a

Posted by: trekkor Nov 24 2005, 10:51 AM

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the "hot wheels" image

I could never put that together until now.

I have very fond memories of Hot Wheels.


KT

Posted by: thomasotten Nov 24 2005, 10:59 AM

I like "Hot wheels" looking rims... that's why I have Fuchs. Seriously, here is what I would do in order of preference:

5-lug Fuchs
4-lug Fuchs, with the black background

Either one give it the classic look.

The Riviara would be cool looking except for the center part is too big.

Posted by: bd1308 Nov 24 2005, 11:42 AM

i have rivs...i like them.

VW offset. i have 195s on them. no rubbing.

it works, i like it.

i *DONT* like the brake dust eating away the paint and the clear coat.

i drive my 914 everyday.

I live in KY AND i can spell....



b

Posted by: messix Nov 24 2005, 12:20 PM

i've seen them polished and i think they looked great. i think chromed would look better [no paint]

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 24 2005, 09:19 PM

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Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 24 2005, 09:21 PM

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Posted by: trekkor Nov 24 2005, 09:30 PM

The Fuchs without the background paint on the second picture look pretty good.

Maybe it's just the black paint that makes me think of the American Racing Bug replica's that I don't care for.


KT

Posted by: Brando Nov 25 2005, 01:40 AM

I have rivs. They were an 'upgrade' from the sport steel wheels. When I have the cash, I'm going with another set of steel wheels... But they'll be 4-lug, wide and lighter than the rivs.

Posted by: VWnDRAG Nov 25 2005, 12:55 PM

I’d probably keep the Rivera’s if it wasn’t time for new tires. Blasted VW offset!
Hate those huge center caps though. I always thought it made them look a little like chariot wheels.
But, I should have the new 4 lug Fuchs in 4-6 weeks. I sent a deposit last week to Alex at MagroWheels.com. Happy Birthday to me……….Happy birthday to me…..




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Posted by: r_towle Nov 25 2005, 05:21 PM

I have two sets...and now have fuchs..

I put my hoosiers on fuchs and they rub on the inside rear....

The hoosiers are really wide...205/50/15...but wider than most tires...

They fit fine with the riv's////

So, if you want to put wide hoosiers on....these are the ticket...

If I remember...they ahve a 4 1/8 in offset versus 4 5/8 on the fuchs.

Rich

Posted by: crash914 Nov 26 2005, 11:56 AM

I got an extra set...anyone want them??? Pm me for info...thanks...

Posted by: carr914 Aug 10 2010, 06:44 AM

I think there should be another Poll option

"So ugly I wouldn't use them as a hose reel."

I voted for the car fire option, but I would never wish that on anybody.

Posted by: bembry Aug 10 2010, 10:58 AM

They're starting to grow on me. Very 70's retro too. Not ditching my 2 liter Fuchs for them. . .just sayin'

Thing is, they have to be new looking--old beat up ones really look like ass (moreso than other rims).

Posted by: BKLA Aug 10 2010, 11:14 AM

Had them on my first. (porsche offset) When I sold the car, a friend of mine had the VW offset ones and wanted to trade. Didn't know until then that there was a difference.

Didn't like them then... wanted 5 lug fuchs....

But they look nice.... with the right offset!

Posted by: Drums66 Aug 10 2010, 12:29 PM

.....This thread has not endured, as long as my love for these
wheels(Riv's)
P.S. but the correct 914 offset

Posted by: Root_Werks Aug 10 2010, 12:32 PM

There's been a couple of threads on Riv's recently. Styles etc. There are....5 I believe? They were all identified a couple of months ago.

I like them, the 80's produced ones (VW Offset). Yeah, you can only run 185's, but on a stock body street car, works fine.

Painted black with BUB's, you get the 80's Porsche Fuch look (Kinda).

Leave them as they came and you get more the 70's Fuch look.

Probably my favorite rims on 914's are the Mahles.


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Posted by: Sleepin Aug 10 2010, 12:38 PM

I never cared much for them...but after seeing 80% of 914's with Fuchs...they break up the monotony. My dad has them on his car, and I don't mind them one bit.

Posted by: rick 918-S Aug 10 2010, 11:01 PM

QUOTE(Sleepin @ Aug 10 2010, 01:38 PM)

I never cared much for them...but after seeing 80% of 914's with Fuchs...they break up the monotony. My dad has them on his car, and I don't mind them one bit.

Posted by: Jerry Aug 10 2010, 11:37 PM

Mine has them....they are OK


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Posted by: hot_shoe914 Aug 10 2010, 11:44 PM

I used to hate them. Suddenly now though, for some reason, they have grown on my. I have Rivs, Mahles and 2.0 Fuchs. Just swap them out once in awhile.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Aug 11 2010, 06:14 AM

I had one in the early 80's with the Porsche offset painted white. They looked good and I had 195's all the way around!



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Posted by: Sleepin Aug 11 2010, 09:29 AM

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Aug 10 2010, 11:01 PM)

Your Dad's car looks hot!

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 11 2010, 11:11 AM

I have a set...VW offset. Anybody want them..charity for someone on the board. I have a spare with the 914 offset.

Come pick them up....So Cal area. Sorry for the hijack. I have fuchs now and run 205's, Liked the rivs but couldn't run the tire set up I wanted to, and I didn't like the look so much as I always had the fuch's on all my cars.

just an opinion.

Posted by: Atomman Sep 25 2010, 02:22 AM

I have a set on mine I sorta like them





not sure what off set they are porsche or VW but they are real close to the arch on the rear with 185's on,

Any one know what the offsets are for porsche and VW ?

I remember reading some where that porsche was ET35 and VW was ET17 ?

Maybe if i get a better offset i can put a bigger tyre on

Posted by: loco914 Sep 25 2010, 02:44 AM

Not real fond of the Rivs...a set of Fuchs is on my list.

Posted by: 914 shifter Sep 25 2010, 11:53 AM

i have had a 70 1.7 since 4/10 it came with rivs and 195/65 bf goodrich.left side rubs in hard right turns. right side no problem. i just bought new 100# springs, and a pair of rear konis used in good condition from a member.putting springs/shocks on next wk.i like the mahle /fuchs rims better, but have to settle with rivs for now.

Posted by: Coy Sep 27 2010, 09:05 PM

If I had 5 lugs, I'd go with Fuchs, but Riviaras have always been my 4 lug preference.

Posted by: bembry Sep 29 2010, 11:37 AM

QUOTE(Sleepin @ Aug 10 2010, 11:38 AM)

I never cared much for them...but after seeing 80% of 914's with Fuchs...they break up the monotony. My dad has them on his car, and I don't mind them one bit.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 29 2010, 03:42 PM

how about a group buy on these foul fitting ugly wheels? 10 sets sold 300 per set of four.

Posted by: arkitect Sep 29 2010, 11:36 PM

QUOTE(914 shifter @ Sep 25 2010, 10:53 AM)

Posted by: Coy Sep 30 2010, 10:46 AM

QUOTE(arkitect @ Sep 29 2010, 10:36 PM)

QUOTE(914 shifter @ Sep 25 2010, 10:53 AM)

i have had a 70 1.7 since 4/10 it came with rivs and 195/65 bf goodrich.left side rubs in hard right turns. right side no problem. i just bought new 100# springs, and a pair of rear konis used in good condition from a member.putting springs/shocks on next wk.i like the mahle /fuchs rims better, but have to settle with rivs for now.

I've got a set on mine, like them alot.

Coy, where did you get the black center caps, with the porsche decal, looks pretty hot.

Dave

Posted by: bernbomb914 Sep 30 2010, 06:33 PM

I like ATS wheels[

Posted by: 7TPorsh Apr 18 2012, 08:39 AM

They are ok but why all the extra holes in the hub center...?

Posted by: rnellums Apr 18 2012, 09:02 AM

The spokes are fine, but the lack of symmetry in the hub(4 lugs for five spokes) and all the additional holes kill it for me.

Posted by: vsg914 Apr 18 2012, 11:59 AM

When your traveling next to a car with rivs, at a certain speed, they have a strobe effect and appear to not be spinning. Kind cool looking.