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Posted by: 19144jt Jan 23 2006, 06:44 PM

Are the 2.0 Fuch replicas the same as the real ones (i.e. offset etc.)?

I assume from the recent tire threads that the 205-50-15 tires evryones says will fit that they mean on a stock fendered car with no lip rolling etc. and that the 205's fit on the 5.5" width Fuch/Fuch replica?

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jan 23 2006, 06:56 PM

QUOTE (19144jt @ Jan 23 2006, 04:44 PM)
Are the 2.0 Fuch replicas the same as the real ones (i.e. offset etc.)?

I assume from the recent tire threads that the 205-50-15 tires evryones says will fit that they mean on a stock fendered car with no lip rolling etc. and that the 205's fit on the 5.5" width Fuch/Fuch replica?

First off, it's "Fuchs", not "Fuch" or Fuch's". Now, onto the question: The reral ones are forged, the replicas ("fakes") are cast, co there's gonna be a difference in the actual dimensions of the wheel. Cast tend to be thicker in places that matter, like the center, and the lip. I suppose the actual tire bearing dimensions could be the same, but the offset may be different, more in the VW setup than the Porsche one. The Cap'n

Posted by: Mueller Jan 23 2006, 06:57 PM

it's Fuchs for singular

same size tire fits both real and knockoff.....cast (knockoff), forged (real)

that tire size should fit, on some cars, the fender clearance is just a tad bit different side to side, but a gentle tug on the fender with your hands should take care of it.......

what size do you have now and which rim?

Posted by: seanery Jan 23 2006, 07:01 PM

I personally prefer 195/60/15s on fuchs. I've run 205/50 and 205/55 and 195/60....at the track I'll take the 205/50s on the street the 195/60s. Some cars will rub with the 205s, however.

Posted by: 19144jt Jan 23 2006, 09:46 PM

Mueller,

I have stock 1.8 steel wheels now with 20+ year old 165 15's showing chord. I am in the process of a restoration and I don't really care for the stock steel or Riviera (have 9 of them) too much. The Fuchs are my next choice. I want to go as wide as possible without having to alter the fenders. Sounds like maybe a safe bet is the 195 60's? Those would still be a good inch wider than the 165's if my metric convesion is correct.

Thanks, John