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| JerryP |
 May 27 2004, 12:04 PM
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member  Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-October 03 From: Berwyn, PA Member No.: 1,225  |
I don't know anything about these older ATS wheels. Somebody said they were pretty rare but I don't know if that means they are good. I've been running Riv's until I can buy a set of nice Fuchs or do a 5 lug conversion. Anybody know where these might fall in the range between Riv's and Fuchs as far as strength, weight, desirability etc.?
Would you use them instead of Riv's(aesthetic preferences aside for the moment)? Thanks. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| JerryP |
May 27 2004, 12:06 PM
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member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-October 03 From: Berwyn, PA Member No.: 1,225 |
sorry about the huge photo.
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| SLITS |
May 27 2004, 12:09 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Not as common as some - They are German - You should be able to find an OE number on the backside. Have seen a couple of sets of the 4 luggers, but the 5 luggers seem to be more common (early 911 wheels). They are heavier than the FUChs or Mahles, but should be lighter than the EMPIs. Strength - don't have a clue.
Believe these wheels are referred to as "cookie cutters". |
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| davep |
May 27 2004, 12:15 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,152 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
No, not cookie cutters. There are a high quality rim equal to the Pedrini and Mahle cast alloy rims. I used a set of 7x15 5 bolt on a car long ago. I do have a set of 5.5x14 4 bolt still around. A neigbour has a set on his old Volvo, 4 bolt, don't know the bolt circle.
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| Mueller |
May 27 2004, 12:25 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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you can buy those ATS wheels brand new at Americas Tires/Discount Tires (thier on-line site shows them being available)
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| JWest |
May 27 2004, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None
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Nice wheels. That design was used on some older Ferraris from the factory.
ATS made the cookie cutters and phone dials (I think) and many other OEM wheels for various manufacturers- they are a high quality pressure casting. |
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| Ferg |
May 27 2004, 12:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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I've got a set of the five bolt for my track wheels. From what I understand the five bolt are harder to come by, and both 4 and 5 bolt are not that common. I was told that they were a dealer option on 911's and 914's, ats is still making wheels and nice one's at that, mostly for the vw audi crowd.
I love them, there not super light but look great on the car, and are a nice change from the ordinary. No pic's but mine are all black, powdercoated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Porsche Rescue |
May 27 2004, 01:24 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I have them on my '74 with my street tires. I like the look and they are a bit less common than other 914 wheels. Interesting that a new set can be had for $500. I sold a set of good used wheels for about $450 a year or so ago. I have seen others go for $400+ on Ebay. Mine were not painted black but I guess they could have been at one time.
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| JerryP |
May 27 2004, 01:31 PM
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member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-October 03 From: Berwyn, PA Member No.: 1,225 |
nice....I like the silver. Mine almost look like there should be a cap to cover the lugs. Was there ever one?
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| Porsche Rescue |
May 27 2004, 01:35 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Don't think so, at least I've never seen one.
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| Ray Warren |
May 27 2004, 06:55 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 415 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Canada Member No.: 1,214 Region Association: None |
I have them and the only thing I don't like about
them is that they are a pain in the ass to clean. I do like the look of them though. Attached image(s) 
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| RON S. |
May 28 2004, 08:17 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
I had a set on my 914/6 when I got it several years ago.
Then some ass <_< stole one wheel,so now I have a RACERS set. Nice wheels,I haven't found a loose wheel in 5 years to re-complete. my set. I've done e-bay,swap meets,etc. I did see a full set of 5 luggers on German e-bay last month for a buy it now price of $400.00. Hopefully here's a pic. Attached image(s) 
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