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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ BRM Wheels on 914/4?

Posted by: dryheat914 Oct 26 2003, 06:00 PM

Has anyone seen the VW(Mooneyes) BRM 4 lug wheels on a 914?, I love the way they look and from having VW's in the past. I'm not sure of the offset and if they will work, http://66.216.94.142/product.asp?0=293&1=296&3=814

Please let me know what you guys think, If you have a picture of a 914 with these wheels on it, I would love to see it.

Thanks
Chris

Posted by: ChrisReale Oct 26 2003, 06:02 PM

4 by 130 is the proper bolt pattern. You want about 5" of back spacing

Posted by: Brad Roberts Oct 27 2003, 12:33 AM

Chris,

I think you are onto something. I have thought about these wheels on a 914 since they released a 4 lug version back a few years ago.

Maybe one of our graphic guru's can help us out and show us what they would look like on a 914. I know I'm curious.

B

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 27 2003, 12:46 AM

Those are nice looking wheels. But can you mount 205s on them?
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 27 2003, 09:38 AM

They are 15"X 5.5", I don't know what the backspacing is.

I like this one better!

http://66.216.94.142/product.asp?0=293&1=296&3=740

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Posted by: Demick Oct 27 2003, 10:00 AM

Web page says that the offset is +15mm, which translates to a backspace of 94mm assuming this is a 5.5" wide wheel.
Rivieras generally have a 100mm backspace
914 Fuchs have a 120mm backspace
most older 911 wheels have a 125mm backspace.

So this wheel is not what you want for your stock fendered 914. The wheel will be positioned about 1 inch further out than a stock wheel. This would limit you to about 175 width tires with stock fenders.

Demick

Posted by: Pnambic Oct 27 2003, 10:41 AM

I used Ury's cause it was one of the most recent additions to the Member's pics string. Plus it looks pretty damn cool!

A quick job....what do you think?

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Posted by: dryheat914 Oct 27 2003, 12:53 PM

Pnambic....
I like it!!!!!
Demick has me concerned though.....I hate to buy a set and not be able to use them....
I could use 175's but would rather go widerand keep them under the stock fenders..
I've got lots of time before car is done......I will keep thinking about it..
Thanks

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 27 2003, 02:25 PM

Find out if a local VW shop has a set and go measure them.

Posted by: maf914 Oct 27 2003, 02:46 PM

I think you're going to have offset (or backspace) problems. I think most of the VW Type 1 wheels have similar offsets which will be a problem for the 914 rear fenders. Definately measure, or borrow a wheel and tire from someone for a test fit.

Mike

Posted by: dryheat914 Oct 27 2003, 06:41 PM

I will look around.........hope someone will lend me one..
to try when I'm ready

Posted by: Johns914 Jul 17 2014, 07:28 AM

My 1972 has BRM Flat Fours on it. They look excellent however the Drivers rear was a major pain to fit under the fender. I think this was due to some previous accident damage (in the 70s). I was only able to get a 195 on there after some serious fender pulling.

Posted by: Chris H. Jul 17 2014, 08:08 AM

We might have a record for thread bump....10 years and almost 9 months!

Post a pic of the car John! Love those wheels.

Posted by: Johns914 Jul 17 2014, 08:28 AM

Yeah it is a very long term Bump. I was looking to see if anyone else had put them another 914.
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