 Can I make a Space-saver spare from a crap Fuchs, Anyone done this? Links? |
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| phillstek |
 Jan 14 2011, 02:03 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Byron Bay, Australia Member No.: 11,741 Region Association: None  |
I have a 6x15 5 stud Fuchs rim that's pretty crappy. The stud holes were chewed out and steel inserts have been installed (I got it this way). It's always been my spare and I'd like to turn it into an SS rim just for fun.
I'm thinking of parting and sectioning the rim and re-welding it. That shouldn't be too difficult,right? The local Porsche wrecker wants $300.00 for a real SS rim. Once again, all comments are appreciated. Thanks, Phil |
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| ConeDodger |
Jan 14 2011, 02:17 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,594 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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Eric Shea did it... Not sure he followed your methodology though.
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| Eric_Shea |
Jan 14 2011, 10:55 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Just put the space saver tire on that rim.
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 14 2011, 11:02 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,445 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Can you get new space saver tires to mount on the rim? I would not want to use an old folded tire.
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| brant |
Jan 14 2011, 11:34 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,625 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I procured a 14inch fold tire about 15 years ago and mounted it onto a 14inch fuchs.....
no cutting required. crap I'm getting old... I've never used that tire, but I'll bet it would be pretty rotted if I did need it... crap... maybe I had better get a new spare one of these days |
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| racerbvd |
Jan 14 2011, 11:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
Yes, some Porsches even came with it.. Here is my old FACTORY spare..
A good tire shop can do it, just a bit more work.. Attached image(s) 
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| underthetire |
Jan 14 2011, 01:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I just picked up one for forty bucks from a member here a while back. I blew it up to check it, no cracks. I think they last a long time since they are not filled with as much air as a normal tire and usually iside the car in a dark space.
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| 914werke |
Apr 12 2011, 04:37 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,082 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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SOT; so If I picked up a (newer) non P-car with a never used 15" Yokohama space saver tire I COULD take a Steelie, Mahle or Fuch wheel and have my FLATS (Friendly Local TIRE Store) swap it on for me?
Isn't there anything special about a SS Rim? |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 12 2011, 04:45 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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What cars have space saver spares on them?
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| jt914-6 |
Apr 12 2011, 04:48 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
I'm using a space saver spare from a 944....it does clear my C2 calipers too....
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| SLITS |
Apr 12 2011, 05:36 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
I have personally done 2 for friends on our tire machine. Bent the hell out of the steel rim first time around but didn't screw up the Fuchs. A little work, but it can be done.
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