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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Aug 24 2003, 03:48 PM

Hi,
I just got back from the Pomona Swap. I looked at some fuchs alloy wheels. At least I think I did. Are they supposed to have a VW stamp on the inside? Is $400 for a set of 4 a fare price? Where can I get lug bolts and I've heard they are kinda pricey?
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: ArtechnikA Aug 24 2003, 04:00 PM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Aug 24 2003, 01:48 PM)

I looked at some fuchs alloy wheels. At least I think I did.

Where can I get lug bolts and I've heard they are kinda pricey?

can't help you on the VW stamp; Fuchs wheels will have the Fuchs hallmark stamp - a little stylized fox head (Fuchs ist fox auf Deutch.)

lug bolts are plentiful if you don't mind getting the 17mm head water-VW/Audi bolts. good ones at fair prices are available from Mike Potter's 'Virtual World Parts' at http://www.parts4vws.com. if you want authentic 19mm head bolts, i can't help you - none of my cars take bolts ...

Posted by: vsg914 Aug 24 2003, 04:03 PM

My Pedrini's have VW stamped inside. I think all factory alloy wheels were stamped that way along with the size and part #. 6's? Check out Lawerence's website for stock 914 wheel info. I've seen allow lug bolt sets on ebay for 75-100 bucks for the set. Don't know about the hardness or quality of the bolts though.

Posted by: vsg914 Aug 24 2003, 04:07 PM

Hey I'm talking 914/4's. Don't know about the 5 lugs guy's

Posted by: Charles Deutsch Aug 24 2003, 04:08 PM

According to http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/How_to_buy_a_914.htm, the Fuchs do have the VW logo on the back.

There's a guy named Alex Magro who has some Fuchs advertised in the PP classifieds who says that four-bolt Fuchs in excellent condition go for $80 each. Also, there is a new set of http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33749&item=2428159935 on ebay.

Charles

Posted by: redshift Aug 24 2003, 04:23 PM

Yes VW part #.

$400 seems fine for nice ones, $10.00 is always better.

Caps? Caps are $400 a set for mint ones, mostly.. figure that in.

heh

M

Posted by: drew365 Aug 24 2003, 05:00 PM

Elliot; I was at the Pomona Swap Meet today also. I bought a pair or 7x16 and a pair of 8x16's, chromed with tires for $870. I was happy but my little red wagon struggled to get the load back to the truck. Mine are 5 lug so there is no VW stamp on the back just the 911 part #.