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Posted by: Heckler Feb 20 2007, 01:34 PM

I'm finally getting around to working on the '73 2.0 that I bought in April of last year... Being a '73 2.0 in very-much stock form, it still has the 15x5.5 Appearance Package 2.0 FUCHS, which I want to preserve for shows/etc...

I want to get a second set of wheels and tires for daily/fun driving, but of course am finding limited options in 4x130. I've done a bunch of searches here and found the threads that discuss various wheels that can be historically found on 914s, but I'm trying to find ones that I can still buy today...

I'd really like to get something in a 16" or 17" by maybe 7" so that I can get some wider tread and shorter sidewalls... In either case, I'm expecting to be going with ~205s, as I have no desire to roll fenders and would rather not run spacers, etc...

From my searches here, I've found:
16" Superlites from Pack Racing (as documented by http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=61708&view=findpost&p=786916)

17" Revolutions (as Documented by http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=44519&st=20&p=584271&#entry584271)

Can anybody provide options I may not be aware of (and if you can post a link to a source, that would be GREAT)?

In the absence of options, can anybody help me narrow-down what I should looking for in a 16x7 or 17x7 for offset and/or backspacing on a stock fendered/suspended '73 2.0?

Thanks!
Dave

Posted by: 2-OH! Feb 20 2007, 02:02 PM

I am just completing my 73 tub off restoration...Only I ran out of money before I got to the wheels...So, I went cheapo until I can rob enough 7-11's to change over to five lug set-up, hopefully next year...

There are several VW shops here in So Cal that I called out of their advertisements in "HOT VW's" magazine...

Ultimately, I bought a set of EMPI knock off's to get by for the year or so until I can convert to five lug...$69 bucks a piece + $4 for a center cap...They are 4 1/2 backspacing and the biggest tire I could get on them was 185R65-15's...Got almost a finger width between the fender and the tire...

This car is a daily driver so I do not plan to race it...

Yes, I was scared about quality and would they balance...But they did and ride very smooth...A cheap investment for part time or short time investment...

2-OH!

Posted by: Krieger914 Feb 20 2007, 08:03 PM

Hey,
I have a set of custom Fitipaldi (I think, they have the letters FP on the centercap) wheels from a car I recently purchased. They are 15x7 and fit under the stock fenders of this 914. They are the standard 4 bolt pattern and have a 140mm offset, with 205/50 tires. send me your email and I will reurn pixs. I want $500 for them.
Andy

Posted by: Heckler Mar 12 2007, 01:56 PM

Bumping to see if anybody has any additional suggestions for 16" or 17" in 4x130 before I pull the trigger (slowly, given the 2-3 month lead time for Charcoal) on the 16x7, 4x130, +35 Superlites from Pack Racing...? The 17" revolutions are bigger wheels than I think I want to run, and not my stylistic choice...

Thanks!

Posted by: Rotten Robby Mar 12 2007, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(Heckler @ Feb 20 2007, 12:34 PM)

I'm finally getting around to working on the '73 2.0 that I bought in April of last year... Being a '73 2.0 in very-much stock form, it still has the 15x5.5 Appearance Package 2.0 FUCHS, which I want to preserve for shows/etc...

I want to get a second set of wheels and tires for daily/fun driving, but of course am finding limited options in 4x130. I've done a bunch of searches here and found the threads that discuss various wheels that can be historically found on 914s, but I'm trying to find ones that I can still buy today...

I'd really like to get something in a 16" or 17" by maybe 7" so that I can get some wider tread and shorter sidewalls... In either case, I'm expecting to be going with ~205s, as I have no desire to roll fenders and would rather not run spacers, etc...

From my searches here, I've found:
16" Superlites from Pack Racing (as documented by http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=61708&view=findpost&p=786916)

17" Revolutions (as Documented by http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=44519&st=20&p=584271&#entry584271)

Can anybody provide options I may not be aware of (and if you can post a link to a source, that would be GREAT)?

In the absence of options, can anybody help me narrow-down what I should looking for in a 16x7 or 17x7 for offset and/or backspacing on a stock fendered/suspended '73 2.0?

Thanks!
Dave

Posted by: mikez Mar 12 2007, 09:21 PM

www.jbugs.com will make a 4x130 steel wheel, chrome or painted, in any offsett needed. You have to call, it's not on the website.

Posted by: Heckler Mar 22 2007, 08:01 PM

Going to go with the Pack Racking Superlites:
Size: 16x7
Bolt pattern: 4 x 130
Offset: +35 mm
Color: Charcoal w/Machined Lip

Going to put 205/55ZR16 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Michelin&model=Pilot+SX+MXX3&partnum=055ZR6MXX3SXN2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=2 on them (still wish I could get another set for my M3 which came with them) as they have the smallest cross-section (8.1" vs 8.6" for Nick Mironov's http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=BFGoodrich&model=g-Force+Sport&partnum=055ZR6GFSP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=2 once adjusted for 7" wide rims, according to TireRack's website)... Nick's are quite a bit less expensive though $81/ea vs $139/ea, but I'm accustomed to M3 tire prices, $139/ea is like a 40% discount to me!!!

Thanks!

Posted by: 914helo Mar 22 2007, 09:08 PM

Those should look nice. Please post pics when you get them.

Posted by: Silver Surfer Mar 23 2007, 12:34 PM

As a newbie trying to figure out this whole wheel/tire thing with stock fenders and 4-bolts this has been a helpful post! I'm interested to see how the superlights look on your car, please post pictures when done!

Posted by: marks914 Mar 23 2007, 12:43 PM

Here is my car.
17x7 Boxter S alloys, 24,5mm spacers , 20mm spacer on the left rear.

Mark

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2242785290057582025lSrgWj

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1253355808057582025IaQXFs