New Guy with Question, Wheels Options

[russtee54]

I have recently aquired a 73 914 with 2.0 FI. It has set up for a while but has been covered in a garage. I am going to bring it back to life and have one question. As I have 4 VWs including 1 type 4 bus, will a set of Empi 4lug wheels fit on a 4 lug 914. The car has 3 of the factory wheels like I have seen in some pictures and 1 VW wheel installed. I want to move it to a better place (My Garage)and I have the aforementioned wheels and would like to put them on. Is that Kosher or should I just try to find the missing wheel. I am new to the whole Porsche scene but I am familiar with the 2.0 FI cause thats the engine in my Type 4 bus. I have worked on VWs for about 12 years and I am expanding my Hobby.

[euro911]

I currently have a set of Rivieras (with VW offset) on my '75 914. They have 185/60's and they don't rub on the rear wheel well lips (but then again, the lips have been rolled under).

The 914 they came from did rub a little on the rear, as evidenced by small gouges on the outer diameter of the tires. Be aware that some 914's have wider 'gaps' between the suspension components and the fenders on one side or the other - from the factory. Each car has the possibility of being 'slightly different'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Also, individual manufacturers' tire widths vary, even if they're listed as the same exact size, so it's good to do a little research before purchasing.


As for the center caps, IIRC I purchased them from a seller on eBay (ISP West?), but I've seen them available at a couple of local tire stores, as well as a few local VW Bug/Bus aftermarket stores. I purchased the Porsche 'stick-on' inserts on eBay as well (Adante)?