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> Am I crazy? Strange urge to ditch the 5 lug and go back to 4 lug!, Want more "period correct" wheels...
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post Mar 21 2015, 05:04 PM
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For some odd reason now I think 4 banger narrow bodied car looks fine with alloy rims offered from the factory, even though I did a 5 lug conversion years ago and went with 7x16 and 8x16 Phonedials on my narrow bodied car (FrankenFender if anyone remembers that one!

Being that when I get around to getting my latest 914 back on the road, chances are it is going to need new tires since those are about 6 years old and the car has been sitting idle for the last 4+ years.

I don't mind the 16x7 Phonedials, I just think the car would be nicer with something like some nicely finished original Mahles or the Pedrinis with the 8 smaller ribs

oh yea...5 lug conversion is redrilled 4 lug parts with longer studs and spacers (might be bolt on adapters in the rear, cannot remember and have not popped a wheel off yet)

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post Mar 21 2015, 05:31 PM
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That look is so right,a wheely nice update on the order of a few years,suits the 914 perfectly,I particularly like the platinum anodized finish.
The other 924 5 Star also has a not too latemodel feel to them that retains a period quality.
(I'm guessing the person who coined the description "cookie cutter wheels" knew a thing or two about geometry and three about pastries).

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These too look like the '60-70s,not cheep.An unusual choice for the 914.

http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/2010/0..._feature23.html

https://www.google.ca/search?q=cookie+cutte...ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ

https://www.google.ca/search?q=steel+rule+d...274&bih=596
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post Mar 21 2015, 05:35 PM
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post Mar 21 2015, 05:35 PM
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I've always thought 4 lug Mahles are the best looking 914 wheel and if you're not looking to go with flares and big rubber, I don't see the point of a 5 lug conversion. IMO the phone dials look out of place on a 914.
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post Mar 21 2015, 05:46 PM
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15"tires are getting rarer and choices are diminishing.
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:10 PM
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Go for it if that's what you like, especially if the hubs are just re-drilled. You can still get Mahles pretty cheap. There's still a decent selection of 205/60/15 and 195/65/15 tires out there. I had some 205/60/15 Kumhos on mine that were good. Still kinda miss my 4 bolt Fuchs. Went to these 2008 Boxster/Cayman 17x7 with 215/40 Hankook tires. Just another option you may not be aware of...

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You need 4 front wheels.
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:21 PM
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5 lug fuchs look so right, leave it like it is and concentrate on the weird turbo charged power plant I know you are looking for...

TDI would be my hope for you.....


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post Mar 21 2015, 07:24 PM
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Definitely period correct...

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post Mar 21 2015, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Mar 21 2015, 04:35 PM) *

I've always thought 4 lug Mahles are the best looking 914 wheel and if you're not looking to go with flares and big rubber, I don't see the point of a 5 lug conversion. IMO the phone dials look out of place on a 914.


I agree 100%.
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Mar 21 2015, 09:25 PM) *

QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Mar 21 2015, 04:35 PM) *

I've always thought 4 lug Mahles are the best looking 914 wheel and if you're not looking to go with flares and big rubber, I don't see the point of a 5 lug conversion. IMO the phone dials look out of place on a 914.


I agree 100%.


For me the five lug conversion is an '87 911 front end which also brings larger brakes. Steering, suspension, and braking to me is better than stock.

Rears are 914-6 axles, not drilled hubs.

But do what you want, it's your car - you'll never please everybody, so just worry about pleasing yourself.
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:34 PM
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15x7 mahle 4 lug


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post Mar 21 2015, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE(somd914 @ Mar 21 2015, 06:30 PM) *

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Mar 21 2015, 09:25 PM) *

QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Mar 21 2015, 04:35 PM) *

I've always thought 4 lug Mahles are the best looking 914 wheel and if you're not looking to go with flares and big rubber, I don't see the point of a 5 lug conversion. IMO the phone dials look out of place on a 914.


I agree 100%.


For me the five lug conversion is an '87 911 front end which also brings larger brakes. Steering, suspension, and braking to me is better than stock.

Rears are 914-6 axles, not drilled hubs.

But do what you want, it's your car - you'll never please everybody, so just worry about pleasing yourself.



run a 5 -4 adapter,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the fronts always look better with a spacer anyways...drive odd but look good
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:46 PM
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15x7 mahle 4 lug


The polished lip is sweet on the Mahles
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:49 PM
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If it were mine, and I had 5-lug, I'd Fuchs it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Yes, you are crazy, but in a good way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 21 2015, 08:15 PM
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Do not. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Do NOT go back to 4 lug. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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post Mar 21 2015, 08:49 PM
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that car would look great with black cookies 15x7 imho, and be period cool
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post Mar 21 2015, 09:07 PM
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In 4-lug wheels I absolutely agree the Mahles are my favorite. I would not go back though. My absolute preference is the 16" fuch. Black centers with polished lips is flat out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) . For me it doesn't get any better on a 914.
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post Mar 21 2015, 09:54 PM
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Why dont you get the car running first before you spend money on other things.
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post Mar 21 2015, 09:55 PM
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If the 5 lug conversion is done right, what can be more classic than a 914-6 original look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

This looks perfect to me.

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post Mar 21 2015, 10:14 PM
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I've Always thought that the 914 looked the best with some polished 5 lug Fuchs... 16x7's with 205's is just right for a narrow body..
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