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Posted by: TedK Dec 17 2007, 04:38 PM

Did/do aftermarket 5-lug wheels even exist? Take a look at the markings on the back side of my spare........is this the real deal? The tire is a Michelin and says made in West Germany. Some Spanish writing on the road side(I think).

Posted by: TedK Dec 17 2007, 04:39 PM

More Pictures.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 17 2007, 05:24 PM

Triangle with "P" = Real

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 17 2007, 06:05 PM

Yes, there are aftermarket 5-lug Fuchs look-a-likes. But yours are real. Besides, the repros would never have been made in 14". You have 911 "comfort group" wheels or optional 914-6 wheels. I also think they may have been an option on '76 912E.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Dec 17 2007, 08:42 PM

I had these wheels on my '70 911E Sporto, with hydro front suspension (but we won't talk about THAT fiasco). On a severely lowered 914, these wheels would work well & make it look like a Matchbox racer - IF you could find serious performance tires for them. I'm jaded, and like the wierd stuff, but I think they're cool.
Pat

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 17 2007, 10:47 PM

They are cool. You can find some nice tires. Jim took over mine and put some originals back on there... whip out the pics Jim.

I just got another set for my trailer.

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 18 2007, 12:04 PM

Balloon tires anyone? These are 195/75x14 Michelins. Closest modern size to the OE 185x14's.

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 18 2007, 12:07 PM

And proof that wheel diameter isn't everything...........195/75x14 vs 195/50x15. About 3 inches difference in height!

Posted by: TedK Dec 18 2007, 01:43 PM

Thanks, all. Those 195/14's do look good on the car.

Ted K