 +1 and +2 Wheel Options for a Stock Fendered/Suspended 914? |
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| Heckler |
 Feb 20 2007, 01:34 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 19-February 07 From: Los Angeles, CA. Member No.: 7,549  |
I'm finally getting around to working on the '73 2.0 that I bought in April of last year... Being a '73 2.0 in very-much stock form, it still has the 15x5.5 Appearance Package 2.0 FUCHS, which I want to preserve for shows/etc...
I want to get a second set of wheels and tires for daily/fun driving, but of course am finding limited options in 4x130. I've done a bunch of searches here and found the threads that discuss various wheels that can be historically found on 914s, but I'm trying to find ones that I can still buy today... I'd really like to get something in a 16" or 17" by maybe 7" so that I can get some wider tread and shorter sidewalls... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) In either case, I'm expecting to be going with ~205s, as I have no desire to roll fenders and would rather not run spacers, etc... From my searches here, I've found: 16" Superlites from Pack Racing (as documented by Nick Mironov) 17" Revolutions (as Documented by Mueller) Can anybody provide options I may not be aware of (and if you can post a link to a source, that would be GREAT)? In the absence of options, can anybody help me narrow-down what I should looking for in a 16x7 or 17x7 for offset and/or backspacing on a stock fendered/suspended '73 2.0? Thanks! Dave |
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| 2-OH! |
Feb 20 2007, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
I am just completing my 73 tub off restoration...Only I ran out of money before I got to the wheels...So, I went cheapo until I can rob enough 7-11's to change over to five lug set-up, hopefully next year...
There are several VW shops here in So Cal that I called out of their advertisements in "HOT VW's" magazine... Ultimately, I bought a set of EMPI knock off's to get by for the year or so until I can convert to five lug...$69 bucks a piece + $4 for a center cap...They are 4 1/2 backspacing and the biggest tire I could get on them was 185R65-15's...Got almost a finger width between the fender and the tire... This car is a daily driver so I do not plan to race it... Yes, I was scared about quality and would they balance...But they did and ride very smooth...A cheap investment for part time or short time investment... 2-OH! |
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| Krieger |
Feb 20 2007, 08:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,803 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None 
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Hey,
I have a set of custom Fitipaldi (I think, they have the letters FP on the centercap) wheels from a car I recently purchased. They are 15x7 and fit under the stock fenders of this 914. They are the standard 4 bolt pattern and have a 140mm offset, with 205/50 tires. send me your email and I will reurn pixs. I want $500 for them. Andy |
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| Heckler |
Mar 12 2007, 01:56 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 19-February 07 From: Los Angeles, CA. Member No.: 7,549 |
Bumping to see if anybody has any additional suggestions for 16" or 17" in 4x130 before I pull the trigger (slowly, given the 2-3 month lead time for Charcoal) on the 16x7, 4x130, +35 Superlites from Pack Racing...? The 17" revolutions are bigger wheels than I think I want to run, and not my stylistic choice...
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| ConeDodger |
Mar 12 2007, 09:12 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,028 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Heckler @ Feb 20 2007, 12:34 PM)  I'm finally getting around to working on the '73 2.0 that I bought in April of last year... Being a '73 2.0 in very-much stock form, it still has the 15x5.5 Appearance Package 2.0 FUCHS, which I want to preserve for shows/etc... I want to get a second set of wheels and tires for daily/fun driving, but of course am finding limited options in 4x130. I've done a bunch of searches here and found the threads that discuss various wheels that can be historically found on 914s, but I'm trying to find ones that I can still buy today... I'd really like to get something in a 16" or 17" by maybe 7" so that I can get some wider tread and shorter sidewalls... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) In either case, I'm expecting to be going with ~205s, as I have no desire to roll fenders and would rather not run spacers, etc... From my searches here, I've found: 16" Superlites from Pack Racing (as documented by Nick Mironov) 17" Revolutions (as Documented by Mueller) Can anybody provide options I may not be aware of (and if you can post a link to a source, that would be GREAT)? In the absence of options, can anybody help me narrow-down what I should looking for in a 16x7 or 17x7 for offset and/or backspacing on a stock fendered/suspended '73 2.0? Thanks! Dave These are the earlier Revolutions... Lighter... Attached image(s)  
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| Joe Bob |
Mar 12 2007, 09:21 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
www.jbugs.com will make a 4x130 steel wheel, chrome or painted, in any offsett needed. You have to call, it's not on the website.
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| Heckler |
Mar 22 2007, 08:01 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 19-February 07 From: Los Angeles, CA. Member No.: 7,549 |
Going to go with the Pack Racking Superlites:
Size: 16x7 Bolt pattern: 4 x 130 Offset: +35 mm Color: Charcoal w/Machined Lip Going to put 205/55ZR16 Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 on them (still wish I could get another set for my M3 which came with them) as they have the smallest cross-section (8.1" vs 8.6" for Nick Mironov's BFGoodrich g-Force Sports once adjusted for 7" wide rims, according to TireRack's website)... Nick's are quite a bit less expensive though $81/ea vs $139/ea, but I'm accustomed to M3 tire prices, $139/ea is like a 40% discount to me!!! Thanks! |
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| 914helo |
Mar 22 2007, 09:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Southern Utah Member No.: 2,859 Region Association: None |
Those should look nice. Please post pics when you get them.
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| Silver Surfer |
Mar 23 2007, 12:34 PM
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Not done yet. Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 25-July 06 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 6,507 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
As a newbie trying to figure out this whole wheel/tire thing with stock fenders and 4-bolts this has been a helpful post! I'm interested to see how the superlights look on your car, please post pictures when done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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| marks914 |
Mar 23 2007, 12:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 9-October 04 From: the motor city Member No.: 2,912 Region Association: None |
Here is my car.
17x7 Boxter S alloys, 24,5mm spacers , 20mm spacer on the left rear. Mark (IMG:http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/1590/2242785290057582025S600x600Q85.jpg) (IMG:http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/4504/1253355808057582025S600x600Q85.jpg) |
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