Poll: Deep Six or Deep Steelies Options

[Literati914]

I keep going back and forth with which wheels I'm gonna use for my air-cooled car (my subi conversion will be running ATS cookies). I have both sets of: replica Deep Six Fuchs and Sun-bug sport steelies (just like 914 sport steelies but with a deeper lip because of the off-set). I have 5-lug converted rear hubs and would probably use adapters on front for a while (if going w/ fuchs replicas). BTW, I'm doing body work on the car(s) and can stretch the narrow-body fenders no problem... I even picked up a good set of used 205/60-15s to mount as the widest I'd go - for body work and mock up at least. I just need to pin down a plan and thought I'd get the collective opinion from world. The engine will be either a 1911 or 2056, haven't decided yet.


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[Literati914]

Here's a pic of the Sun-bug wheels for those unfamiliar:

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-7222-1619457099.1.jpg)

[ClayPerrine]

I dislike the "sun bug" steelies. To me, they look cheap.

But it is your car. Do what you want with it.

Clay

[Root_Werks]

Voted for Deep sixes, they look really good on a 914. No issues with sunbug rims, just like the fuchs better.

[Literati914]

I dislike the "sun bug" steelies. To me, they look cheap.

But it is your car. Do what you want with it.

Clay

If I go steelies, I'll have to be careful not to run over your toes at some point (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

I get your point tho.. but then I was thinking how the steelies (all be it different ones) are the ONLY wheels for a 904 for instance, IMHO. Or a 906. They do have a certain primitive charm.


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[IronHillRestorations]

I would vote yes on early steel wheels but not X pattern. I like deep 6 Fuchs though. FWIW I have a single Fuchs if you need one

[wonkipop]

here is the funny thing.

no X pattern steelies on any volkswagens in australia.
factory closed in 75 or there abouts.
and they never happened here.
so an X pattern is some kind of weird cult wheel with aus vw nuts.

i get guys come up to me and compliment me on the wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
i just kept them because i like to stay honest with a wimpo 1.8.

i like all steelies, even X patterns.
but- not so sure about wide offset, kind of lose the look if rim is offset too much,
as do all steelies?

if i had a six, and i don't and i won't, i would run porsche steelies.
hub caps on or off to suit my mood.
which is the only problem with X wheels, no hubcap option/ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

[AZBanks]

I've always liked regular steelies but deep like this guy sells on thesamba.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/det....php?id=1470031

[BENBRO02]

Use the lightest wheel. It’s nice to keep the unsprung weight down.

[Literati914]

Not that I don't love the Deep Sixes, I do.. but I keep thinking how they're done A LOT.

Here's a quick mock up I did.. the front is a standard 914 sport steelie, rear ET26 - and I'm liking that combo too (had just added it to the poll as an off-the-wall crazy option). These kinds of decisions suck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-7222-1619565005.1.jpg)
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-7222-1619565006.2.jpg)

[Literati914]

Use the lightest wheel. It’s nice to keep the unsprung weight down.

This is what keeps me going back to the deep six replica honestly.


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[roblav1]

What's wrong with flat Fuchs?

[Literati914]

What's wrong with flat Fuchs?

Not a thing, it's just that I already have the wheels in question, so I'll be using one or the other..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) .... both!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) j/k


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