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Riviera rim opinion, What do you really think? |
Trekkor |
Nov 24 2005, 12:20 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
These rims have been the least favorite of those who post the most.
I like 'em. Do you? KT |
hmeeder |
Nov 24 2005, 12:25 AM
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Dante's Sportscar Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 21-November 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 3,154 |
Only with a Porsche offset. I had a set on a car a few years ago. VW offset and I couldn't putr anything larger than a 195 on it. Guy I know has 205/50s on them but had to roll and trim his fenders.
Aesthetically I have no problem with them. New ones look pretty sharp. |
lapuwali |
Nov 24 2005, 12:29 AM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
Too friggin' heavy. Fuchs all the way, as I can't afford gasburners.
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Aaron Cox |
Nov 24 2005, 12:34 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
death by fire + riviera go great together.
couldnt pay me to use em... |
dlo914 |
Nov 24 2005, 12:38 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
i like'em, but i could use some low profile tires =) or a set of 8 spoke empis or Panasports (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif) |
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sixnotfour |
Nov 24 2005, 12:43 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 |
If I only had 4 lugs I like the mahles,
Trekkor so close with a SIX now you need 5 lugs (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) So easy to spend someone elses money. |
mrobin |
Nov 24 2005, 05:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 1-August 04 From: boynton beach fl Member No.: 2,425 |
I really don't know why everyone wants to be the same, fuchs or nothing.
I'm not saying riviera's are better (there not) but at least it's something different. |
Brotherbob |
Nov 24 2005, 08:30 AM
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Lazy Hack Group: Members Posts: 152 Joined: 6-September 05 From: Granbury TX Member No.: 4,756 |
Its what I have so low profile tires, flair the fenders and away we go...... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)
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Air_Cooled_Nut |
Nov 24 2005, 09:35 AM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
I don't like them. My first teener had them:
(IMG:http://www.icbm.org/erkson/personal/tobys914.gif) (IMG:http://www.icbm.org/erkson/personal/leftside.gif) |
Katmanken |
Nov 24 2005, 09:43 AM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Usta sell those on Beetles at the VW dealership...
I see those, I think Beetle option.... I gots 5 Fuchs to replace those spiffy sport steel wheels.... Those sport wheels just say Sunbug to me.... You know, Sunbug- VW beetle in gold or metallic blue with sport wheels.. Can ya tell a lot of my aircooled/ accessory experience was in Beetles? Ken |
double-a |
Nov 24 2005, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
they're ok, still can't shake the "hot wheels" image from my mind when i see them. saw some old school rivs with no black paint at the local vw shop awhile back. they looked great, and if they were polished i think they'd look even better.
~a |
Trekkor |
Nov 24 2005, 10:51 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I could never put that together until now. I have very fond memories of Hot Wheels. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif) KT |
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thomasotten |
Nov 24 2005, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
I like "Hot wheels" looking rims... that's why I have Fuchs. Seriously, here is what I would do in order of preference:
5-lug Fuchs 4-lug Fuchs, with the black background Either one give it the classic look. The Riviara would be cool looking except for the center part is too big. |
bd1308 |
Nov 24 2005, 11:42 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
i have rivs...i like them.
VW offset. i have 195s on them. no rubbing. it works, i like it. i *DONT* like the brake dust eating away the paint and the clear coat. i drive my 914 everyday. I live in KY AND i can spell.... b |
messix |
Nov 24 2005, 12:20 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i've seen them polished and i think they looked great. i think chromed would look better [no paint]
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sean_v8_914 |
Nov 24 2005, 09:19 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
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sean_v8_914 |
Nov 24 2005, 09:21 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
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sean_v8_914 |
Nov 24 2005, 09:22 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
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Trekkor |
Nov 24 2005, 09:30 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
The Fuchs without the background paint on the second picture look pretty good.
Maybe it's just the black paint that makes me think of the American Racing Bug replica's that I don't care for. KT |
Brando |
Nov 25 2005, 01:40 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
I have rivs. They were an 'upgrade' from the sport steel wheels. When I have the cash, I'm going with another set of steel wheels... But they'll be 4-lug, wide and lighter than the rivs.
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