Anyone running 5.5" X 14" 5-bolt Fuchs? |
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Anyone running 5.5" X 14" 5-bolt Fuchs? |
Rav914 |
Nov 15 2007, 06:28 PM
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All-weather fan Group: Members Posts: 738 Joined: 15-April 07 From: WA Member No.: 7,669 Region Association: None |
I bought a nice set of the above Fuchs and can't decide to go all the way for a conversion with these wheels. I like the offset and think they'd look nice; especially with a 55 or 60 tire.
Anyone have pictures? Thanks. |
davep |
Nov 15 2007, 06:35 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,151 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
I had a set one time. They were a popular factory option on the 914/6.
Are yours 5.5Jx14? the J is the tubeless variety. No J and you are supposed to run tubes. Getting hard to find performance rubber in 14" |
McMark |
Nov 15 2007, 06:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Everyone with stock 914/6 alloy wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Rav914 |
Nov 15 2007, 07:33 PM
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Yes 5.5J's. I was unaware the 14's were options on the 914/6.
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smokey |
Nov 15 2007, 07:42 PM
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5.5 x 14 . the oem , from 1970 . this tire is very soft . treadwere 040 traction C temp A . about 5 to 8 thousand miles . depends on the driver . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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smokey |
Nov 15 2007, 07:49 PM
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FIVE $1088 delived to my door . Hoosier race west . 559.485.4612 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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Michael N |
Nov 15 2007, 09:44 PM
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I bought a nice set of the above Fuchs and can't decide to go all the way for a conversion with these wheels. I like the offset and think they'd look nice; especially with a 55 or 60 tire. Anyone have pictures? Thanks. 14" Fuchs . Running Yokohama AVS ES100 205/60/14. Speedo runs fast with the 60 series but I did not want to go taller. Limited selection of tires for the 14" rims. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Rav914 |
Nov 16 2007, 01:03 AM
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Michael,
Thanks for the picture and info on what you run. The wheels look great and so does your car. Nate |
914rrr |
Nov 16 2007, 03:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
Pic of a 73 2,0 I owned awhile back. IIRC, it had 195/60/14 BFG Comp TA's on it.
Falken still makes a 195/50/14 Azeni. |
johnc |
Nov 16 2007, 12:08 PM
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Rav914 |
Nov 16 2007, 08:02 PM
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All-weather fan Group: Members Posts: 738 Joined: 15-April 07 From: WA Member No.: 7,669 Region Association: None |
Thanks all for the pictures. Very nice looking wheels (and cars). I thought the smaller diameter might minimize the look of the Fuchs - I was wrong. I think they look great.
I'll be getting the conversion! Thanks again, Nate |
smg914 |
Nov 16 2007, 10:19 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
5.5X14 with 195/70's
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nsr-jamie |
Nov 17 2007, 04:34 AM
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914 guy in Japan Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None |
SMG914, great car...can I ask what color is that? Is it red, tangerine or signal orange.....my monitor is kind of weird. I want to redo my paint next year in signal orange.
All excellent cars!! Wish my 914 looked that good. Cheers |
Porsche Rescue |
Nov 17 2007, 10:25 AM
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smg914 |
Nov 17 2007, 05:02 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
SMG914, great car...can I ask what color is that? Is it red, tangerine or signal orange.....my monitor is kind of weird. I want to redo my paint next year in signal orange. All excellent cars!! Wish my 914 looked that good. Cheers Thanks. The picture was taken in the shade with a very expensive camera. It's really not a true representation of the actural color. The color is 23 tangerine/blood orange. |
brer |
Nov 18 2007, 12:03 AM
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SMG914, great car...can I ask what color is that? Is it red, tangerine or signal orange.....my monitor is kind of weird. I want to redo my paint next year in signal orange. All excellent cars!! Wish my 914 looked that good. Cheers Thanks. The picture was taken in the shade with a very expensive camera. It's really not a true representation of the actural color. The color is 23 tangerine/blood orange. Fuji film perhaps? |
euro911 |
Nov 18 2007, 12:48 AM
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I put a set of Pirelli P3000 185/65 R14's on my 5.5J 14" Fuchs. Nice tires, and they weren't real expensive.
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