Riviera Wheel Question, Original of Repro? |
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Riviera Wheel Question, Original of Repro? |
Sailor |
Jan 28 2011, 08:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 17-January 10 From: Tumwater, WA Member No.: 11,247 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have seen references to original vs reproduction Riviera wheels. Are there really differences? If so, which is the wheel pictured below? Does originality add to the value or desirability?
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GeorgeRud |
Jan 28 2011, 09:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I didn't think that the Riviera wheels werre particularly desirable, either original or repro, but these look much deeper than I remember them.
What is the width of these wheels? The pictures make them look much deeper than the usual 5 1/2" x 15" size. |
RiqueMar |
Jan 28 2011, 09:18 AM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California |
If I remember correctly, it has to do with the indentation on the front, and if it has DOT stamped on the back.
I think Tom T is the resident expert. |
DanT |
Jan 28 2011, 09:29 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
here are a couple of pics of a repop....and that wheel in post #1 looks very wide (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
original has no faux lip on outer edge for clip on weights original black was more of a crinkle finish original the silver portion was more of a rough/matte finish orignal had silver bullet center caps the last pic the car has an original in rear the repop in the front Attached image(s) |
DanT |
Jan 28 2011, 09:33 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
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steeks |
Jan 28 2011, 09:35 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 25-October 10 From: Prescott Valley, Arizona Member No.: 12,310 Region Association: None |
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Root_Werks |
Jan 28 2011, 09:37 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You have a mid generation Riv. Probably from the 80's. Those are my favorites. Have a nice deep dish look, light, not made in china, good quality.
It's what I'm running on my 914. Attached image(s) |
Tom_T |
Jan 28 2011, 02:51 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
here are a couple of pics of a repop....and that wheel in post #1 looks very wide (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) original has no faux lip on outer edge for clip on weights original black was more of a crinkle finish original the silver portion was more of a rough/matte finish orignal had silver bullet center caps the last pic the car has an original in rear the repop in the front Dan has it here - the later repops had the rim lip for attaching outside clip-on wheel weights for wheel balancing (see note below my pix), whereas the original Rivs had a smooth angled rim face as shown in Dan's next pix (nice resto on them BTW Dan), .... & on the original Rivs on my 73 2L since before I got it in Dec 75 below (mine also show the original Riviera interlocking "r's" logo center caps, and it's the less common brushed aluminum finish instead of the shinier polished as on Dan's), here below - > Note that these are nowhere near as deep as yours, see cautions below. Also note that the stick on balancing weights are the better choice than clip-ons for any alloy or chrome wheel, and look much better if mounted on the backside rim (instead of outside like mine), but most tire shops are too lazy to use them - let alone mount them on the backside - so you have to ask & they may charge you a bit more to do so when balancing. I think the Rivs were/are popular because you could get the 5-spoke look on a 4-lug wheel without conversion or drilling of the hubs. They tend to run about $50 each or $300 for a set of 4 today for the 15x5.5 ("J") size like Dan's or mine (a bit more if restored like Dan's), so aren't too pricey & still remain a popular period correct aftermarket wheel option on 914s & VWs today - esp. for DDs & custom/modified resto's. I liked the look of them back in the day & wasn't heartbroken over my 73 2L's lack of the Fuchs 2L alloys. Today - after paying $1k for a nice set from SoCal Andy on here - I wished I'd gotten a set at least as back-up back when they wer about $50 each! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The Fuchs 2L are about 10 lbs. each & one of the lightest factory or aftermarket wheels, and the Rivs are slightly heavier & not forged aluminum alloy - but cast, so not quite as strong either. Yours definitely look like a wider or widened original Rivs, so you'll need to check offset, wheel well & front steering gear clearances to use a set like that on your 914 - esp. if narrow body. PS- Thanx Rique, but I only know what I do cuz I had them on mine & really never paid attention to the repop difference until SoCal Andy asked me if I had originals! So I'm just essentially passing on knowledge gained as a result of this great website! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
stugray |
Jan 28 2011, 06:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
My last 914 had those wheels, but it did NOT have the raised flat portion on each 'petal'.
Each petal was smooth over the entire surface. Was that a different type or a knockoff? (they did not have the raised lip for weights either). Stu |
gothspeed |
Jan 28 2011, 06:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Originals are much more desireable!!! Especially because that is what is on my 914 now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)!!
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steeks |
Jan 29 2011, 07:57 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 25-October 10 From: Prescott Valley, Arizona Member No.: 12,310 Region Association: None |
Stugray, The wheels that you had on your 914 were Formula V wheels, which actually came out before the Rivieras.
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