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What would you do if you had all of these Mahle's sitting around? |
dw914er |
May 22 2011, 02:16 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
I would have a set for daily driving, and one for the track. They look good, and are uber light, so having different tire setups equals a win win opportunity. Five lug Mahles are uber light. Four lugs, not so much in my estimation. Still a really nice looking wheel IMHO. Is there another 4 lug OEM wheel that is significantly lighter than the mahles? I agree with what others have said, they're my favorite wheel for the 4 lug 914s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
aircooledtechguy |
May 23 2011, 09:56 AM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Widen them with 16" barrels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I almost pulled the trigger when these when up for sale. . . But I like Mahles better than the Pedrinis. |
r_towle |
May 23 2011, 11:06 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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PeeGreen 914 |
May 23 2011, 11:15 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Widen them with 16" barrels. Can that be done to a four lug fuch wheel? Rich Sure, if you know the right people. Mine will made into 7's but I am keeping the 15" wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . Again, I will post pictures when they are finished. |
type47 |
May 23 2011, 01:03 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm surprised no one has stated this as this is what I'd do: buy another car(s) to put them on...
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ArtechnikA |
May 23 2011, 03:12 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
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PeeGreen 914 |
May 23 2011, 03:29 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Now that's just NOT right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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bigkensteele |
May 23 2011, 07:59 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
I would have a set for daily driving, and one for the track. They look good, and are uber light, so having different tire setups equals a win win opportunity. Five lug Mahles are uber light. Four lugs, not so much in my estimation. Still a really nice looking wheel IMHO. Is there another 4 lug OEM wheel that is significantly lighter than the mahles? I agree with what others have said, they're my favorite wheel for the 4 lug 914s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Fuchs are forged, so I would assume that they are lighter than the cast Mahles. I have never had any Fuchs to compare. Even if I did, I would still run the Mahles for the looks. However, since I am converting to 5 lugs in the not so distant future, I will be parting with them. Sob. |
PeeGreen 914 |
May 23 2011, 09:24 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have never weighed them myself but was told the Fuchs are a little heavier than the Mahles. There is a Momo wheel that is lighter than the Mahle but other than than the Mahle was the lightest 4 lug. Maybe someone can correct me with real data (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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championgt1 |
May 23 2011, 09:31 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I am looking forward to seeing those. They are going to be sweet.
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Dave_Darling |
May 23 2011, 11:35 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The Fuchs are the lightest of the stock four-lug wheels. The Mahles are next, and the Pedrinis are the heaviest of the alloy wheels. I do not remember the numbers, but I did weigh them on the same scale. The Mahles were about 1 lb heavier than the Pedrinis, while the Fuchs were at least a couple of lbs lighter than the Mahles.
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dw914er |
May 24 2011, 12:14 AM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
Dave, do you have the exact weight of each wheel? I was told the same thing as Jon.
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PeeGreen 914 |
May 24 2011, 09:37 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well, I guess the actual weight doesn't matter once they are 7s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
However, it would be interesting information to know the exact weight of the stock 4 lug wheels |
rick 918-S |
May 24 2011, 10:36 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,478 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
These are the only wheels I've weighed.
Enkei 92's 15 X 5.5 Western Turbines 15 X 5.5 Fuch 16 X 7 |
RFoulds |
May 24 2011, 11:51 AM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I've never seen them polished before. That looks great! |
RFoulds |
May 24 2011, 12:00 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
And what about Rivieras? Do they have any value? Anyone know the approximate weight? I assume they are cast and not forged??
And so this isn't a complete thread hijack, I vote to both widen and polish your Mahles. |
aircooledtechguy |
May 24 2011, 02:43 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I found this site a while ago which may be of interest. I can't vouch for the accuracy, but it may help. . .
Porsche Wheel Weights |
PeeGreen 914 |
May 24 2011, 03:13 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I found this site a while ago which may be of interest. I can't vouch for the accuracy, but it may help. . . Porsche Wheel Weights Not really (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I don't see anything but 5-lug wheels and there isn't anything about the gasburners. I can weight some 5lug 6" fuchs and my current 4lug 5.5" Mahles tonight. I will weigh them agin once everything is done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
underthetire |
May 24 2011, 03:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
And what about Rivieras? Do they have any value? Anyone know the approximate weight? I assume they are cast and not forged?? And so this isn't a complete thread hijack, I vote to both widen and polish your Mahles. Heavy, cast, and I sold a set of 6 with tires for 150. and was glad to finally see them out of the garage. And Mahles are my fav 4 lug too. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 11 2011, 06:29 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) so how about this?
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