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Posted by: Rav914 Nov 15 2007, 06:28 PM

I bought a nice set of the above Fuchs and can't decide to go all the way for a conversion with these wheels. I like the offset and think they'd look nice; especially with a 55 or 60 tire.

Anyone have pictures? Thanks.

Posted by: davep Nov 15 2007, 06:35 PM

I had a set one time. They were a popular factory option on the 914/6.
Are yours 5.5Jx14? the J is the tubeless variety. No J and you are supposed to run tubes. Getting hard to find performance rubber in 14"

Posted by: McMark Nov 15 2007, 06:56 PM

Everyone with stock 914/6 alloy wheels.

Posted by: Rav914 Nov 15 2007, 07:33 PM

Yes 5.5J's. I was unaware the 14's were options on the 914/6.

Posted by: smokey Nov 15 2007, 07:42 PM

5.5 x 14 . the oem , from 1970 . this tire is very soft . treadwere 040 traction C temp A . about 5 to 8 thousand miles . depends on the driver .


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Posted by: smokey Nov 15 2007, 07:49 PM

FIVE $1088 delived to my door . Hoosier race west . 559.485.4612

Posted by: Michael N Nov 15 2007, 09:44 PM

QUOTE(Rav914 @ Nov 15 2007, 04:28 PM)

Posted by: Rav914 Nov 16 2007, 01:03 AM

Michael,

Thanks for the picture and info on what you run. The wheels look great and so does your car.

Nate

Posted by: 914rrr Nov 16 2007, 03:23 AM

Pic of a 73 2,0 I owned awhile back. IIRC, it had 195/60/14 BFG Comp TA's on it.
Falken still makes a 195/50/14 Azeni.

Posted by: johnc Nov 16 2007, 12:08 PM

Here are some pics of mine: sorry about the disassembly, I am removing door dings and doing some touch-up. The tires are 165vredestein.

Posted by: Rav914 Nov 16 2007, 08:02 PM

Thanks all for the pictures. Very nice looking wheels (and cars). I thought the smaller diameter might minimize the look of the Fuchs - I was wrong. I think they look great.

I'll be getting the conversion! Thanks again,

Nate

Posted by: smg914 Nov 16 2007, 10:19 PM

5.5X14 with 195/70's


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Posted by: nsr-jamie Nov 17 2007, 04:34 AM

SMG914, great car...can I ask what color is that? Is it red, tangerine or signal orange.....my monitor is kind of weird. I want to redo my paint next year in signal orange.

All excellent cars!! Wish my 914 looked that good. Cheers

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Nov 17 2007, 10:25 AM

I wanted high profile with same diameter as the OE 185x14 tire delivered on a 914-6. These are 195/75x14 Michelins from Costco, about $75 each.

Posted by: smg914 Nov 17 2007, 05:02 PM

QUOTE(nsr-jamie @ Nov 17 2007, 02:34 AM)

Posted by: brer Nov 18 2007, 12:03 AM

QUOTE(smg914 @ Nov 17 2007, 03:02 PM)

QUOTE(nsr-jamie @ Nov 17 2007, 02:34 AM)

SMG914, great car...can I ask what color is that? Is it red, tangerine or signal orange.....my monitor is kind of weird. I want to redo my paint next year in signal orange.

All excellent cars!! Wish my 914 looked that good. Cheers

Thanks. The picture was taken in the shade with a very expensive camera. It's really not a true representation of the actural color. The color is 23 tangerine/blood orange.

Posted by: euro911 Nov 18 2007, 12:48 AM

I put a set of Pirelli P3000 185/65 R14's on my 5.5J 14" Fuchs. Nice tires, and they weren't real expensive.


Web info:

Speed T: the speed capability of this tires is up to 118 mph/190 km/h !

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Polyester casing ensures smooth ride and crisp handling