Which Fuchs Are More Sought After?, Looking for info/opinion to keep cost down Options

[kconway]

I'm looking for a set of 7's and 8's but can't decide if I want to go 15" or 16". I'm leaning toward the 15" as I like a full sidewall, nothing smaller then 55 series and leaning toward 60 series tires. I like a softer ride and the car is strictly a weekender, no autox. TireRack seems to still have a pretty good selection in both sizes and I won't need anything wider than a 225 tire.

However; $$$ is always a consideration. So...which size are cheaper 15x8 or 16x8 in the long run? I've got a pair of 16x7 and would consider selling or trading if it makes sense to go to 15's.

Kev

[ConeDodger]

16X6 wheels are going up in value because these are the core wheels used by Weidman and others to make 16X8.5 wheels. (takes 4 to make 2).
I have found that any 16X6 or 7 can be as high as $250 each. Deals can be found but the range seems to be $150 - $250. I saw one set of reported like new 16X6 and 16X7 Carrera wheels go for $1200 + shipping. You will hear people protesting these prices I am putting here because 914 guys are notoriously cheap.
If you are cheap and don't care about the condition, try buying through the VW sites. VW guys generally have a different economy than Porsche guys and what is worth $1200 a set to the Porsche guys is worth $500 when you buy it from the VW guys... Trust me on this, I could go get a more accurate count but I believe I have almost 20 16X6 and 16X7 wheels. I know the market.

Tire availability is the biggest factor here. As time has gone on, tire companies have made less and less of the smaller sized tires. Even if you don't daily drive your car, the tires will get old and need to be replaced to be safe.

16X8 are much more expensive than I read one person post and less available on the used wheel market. They are available new from Porsche for about $1600 a wheel last I heard.

You can fit 16X6 with 205 50 16 tires under a stock bodied 914 without any fender roll. Some say 7 will fit with a bit of fender roll. I don't actively sell my stash until I am trying to finance something else outside of the household money. If you want either 16X6 or 16X7 contact me by PM and I will see what I have for you.