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Welded 9x16 Fuchs, Your opinion please. |
Series9 |
Aug 6 2011, 03:07 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
What do you think about these? These were "created" from narrower Fuchs.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-911...es#ht_500wt_956 Attached image(s) |
hot_shoe914 |
Aug 6 2011, 03:14 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
I think I would love to have them but not at that price.
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Madswede |
Aug 6 2011, 03:15 PM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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jmill |
Aug 6 2011, 03:22 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
They look hand welded. Regardless the welds do look very good. If he dropped the price by $600 I'd be tempted.
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Socalandy |
Aug 6 2011, 04:21 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
Just saw a set welded at Al reed's shop, good welds but they had leaks. If I got the set I would treat them like a two piece wheel and silicone over the welds.
I had a set of Centerline wheels on my 64 El Camino and had to remove and reseal them for leak issues. |
Eric_Shea |
Aug 6 2011, 04:28 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
For a teener? Depends on the offset. I found that an inside 9 needs a spacer and an outside 9 needs some metal work on the flare.
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ConeDodger |
Aug 6 2011, 05:07 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,605 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Harvey Weidman made me some 16X8.5's and they were right at that price but they were for the 8.5 and a pair of 7's for the front. If Harvey would only make me 8.5's you can bet there is a fit problem with 9's...
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rfuerst911sc |
Aug 6 2011, 05:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
If done correctly there is nothing wrong with a weld up. Gary Stratton in your neck of the woods ( Orlando ) has been making them for a long time. I would think a set of wheels from Gary would be a little cheaper and a quality product.
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Series9 |
Aug 6 2011, 05:56 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
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Elliot Cannon |
Aug 6 2011, 06:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
If the welds weren't perfectly even would that make it difficult to balance them?
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rick 918-S |
Aug 6 2011, 09:05 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,471 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Hey Andy, I would run like hell away from any wheels that were welded that leak air. That means the will likely crack where the pin holes are. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
I have no problem with welded wheels Joe. As long as they are done by a guy that has welded several sets. Which means the welds should look like the guy knew what he was doing. I'm running 16" X 9" fakes on the rear of the Alien. Since I had the rear aligned I have removed the spacers. I'm running 255/50/16's I purchased mine from Performance Produces. I think the set was 1200.00 for 16X8 and 16X 9" New. I just went to their site but didn't see any listed. Attached image(s) |
iamchappy |
Aug 6 2011, 09:59 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
i've got them on my rears. And they hold air.
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Socalandy |
Aug 6 2011, 11:07 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
I was checking on a set I have at Al's and heard the story about the welded wheels, they belong to someone else and just an FYI for Joe on potenial leak issue's
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carr914 |
Aug 7 2011, 04:45 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,899 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
If done correctly there is nothing wrong with a weld up. Gary Stratton in your neck of the woods ( Orlando ) has been making them for a long time. I would think a set of wheels from Gary would be a little cheaper and a quality product. Stratton doesn't do weld-ups. his become 3-piece wheels, I just checked with him last week & they were $1800 a pair with donor 16x6s to make 17"s Joe, at that price you can buy New "Real Factory" 16x9s |
rfuerst911sc |
Aug 7 2011, 06:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
If done correctly there is nothing wrong with a weld up. Gary Stratton in your neck of the woods ( Orlando ) has been making them for a long time. I would think a set of wheels from Gary would be a little cheaper and a quality product. Stratton doesn't do weld-ups. his become 3-piece wheels, I just checked with him last week & they were $1800 a pair with donor 16x6s to make 17"s Joe, at that price you can buy New "Real Factory" 16x9s That's interesting because a few years ago at one of the Porsche events Gary was there with welded wheels. I remember because at the time I was looking for some. He said he heated the center and the wheel in an oven and then welded them while still warm. Maybe he's gone to 3 piece because it's easier ? |
sixnotfour |
Aug 7 2011, 11:05 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
A shop in bellvue washington had a bunch of these new , Now they say last set of 4 16x7/16x8 for $850.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pts/2532058006.html The ebay wheels will need about 1 inch pull on the flairs, they appear to be made from 16x7 that have a 112 backspacing. Factory Fuchs 16x9's have a 130mm backspacing. Actually factory Fuchs 16x8's look the best to me. |
racerbvd |
Aug 7 2011, 02:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
Gary also does welded rims, uses what is cut off (might be why Weidman built the 8.5) and I know 9X16s fit GT flares, have a set on mine..
Here is a set Gary had for sale (may still be) QUOTE(Sonjay;6118873) One pair weld-up Fuchs wheels 9X16 polished lips with black centers polishing by Weidman Brothers price $1000.00 plus shipping. Call if you have any question. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/forums.pelicanparts.com-226-1312749754.1.jpg) Gary Stratton Stratton Motorsports (407)421-1911 |
carr914 |
Aug 8 2011, 12:40 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,899 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Joe here is the Porsche Part # - they are still Available New
911 362 119 00 |
racerbvd |
Aug 8 2011, 02:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
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Series9 |
Aug 8 2011, 07:02 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
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