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Posted by: Michael J Nov 18 2008, 10:44 PM

Is there any way to tell if the 4 bolt Fuchs on my car are real or knockoffs?

Posted by: MrKona Nov 18 2008, 11:02 PM

Yah, look on the back. Mine have "AE" stamped on them, which I presume stands for "American Eagle".

That's how I confirmed mine were fakes.

Posted by: Dominic Nov 18 2008, 11:10 PM

Yes, real Fuchs have VW stamped on the back as well as the 914 part #

Posted by: Drums66 Nov 19 2008, 12:40 PM

Correct me if i'm wrong .........But don't they also have a
Fox or Wolf stamped on the back? Going off memory.

Posted by: ConeDodger Nov 19 2008, 01:30 PM

Yes, Fuchs = Fox. VW trademark and 914xxx... part#
Real are forged reproductions are cast. Forged is stronger but after 30+ years of ham-handed garage mechanics using air torque wrenches they can be cracked between the openings and from the lug machining...

Posted by: klikkid3 Nov 20 2008, 10:46 AM

I had a 68 bug with a set of fuchs and I was told to look for 2L stamped on the inside of the wheel. My idiot friend wrecked it, I would kill to get those rims and tires back.

Posted by: davep Nov 21 2008, 06:43 AM

I have never seen that before.
Look for the fox head logo, the VW logo, and the 914 part #.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Nov 21 2008, 09:15 AM

"2L" Whatever for? They only fit 2L cars? That one goes in the BS file. As for being cracked by the use of a torque wrench by "ham-handed garage mechanics", you're SUPPOSED to put 'em on with a torque wrench, the use of which will NEVER damage the wheels, unless maybe you're using it as a hammer.

The Cap'n

Posted by: Jax914 Nov 21 2008, 10:16 AM

I think he meant "impact gun" - which everyone (except every working mechanic in the world!) knows you should never use to put a wheel on a car.

They are commonly called the 2 litre fuchs or 4-spoke fuchs.

This thread could also be called "Fuchs or Fachs"