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> What would you do if you had all of these Mahle's sitting around?
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post May 22 2011, 02:16 PM
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I would have a set for daily driving, and one for the track. They look good, and are uber light, so having different tire setups equals a win win opportunity.

Five lug Mahles are uber light. Four lugs, not so much in my estimation. Still a really nice looking wheel IMHO.

Is there another 4 lug OEM wheel that is significantly lighter than the mahles? I agree with what others have said, they're my favorite wheel for the 4 lug 914s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post May 23 2011, 09:56 AM
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Widen them with 16" barrels.


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I almost pulled the trigger when these when up for sale. . . But I like Mahles better than the Pedrinis.
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post May 23 2011, 11:06 AM
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Widen them with 16" barrels.

Can that be done to a four lug fuch wheel?

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post May 23 2011, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 23 2011, 10:06 AM) *

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Widen them with 16" barrels.

Can that be done to a four lug fuch wheel?

Rich


Sure, if you know the right people. Mine will made into 7's but I am keeping the 15" wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . Again, I will post pictures when they are finished.
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post May 23 2011, 01:03 PM
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I'm surprised no one has stated this as this is what I'd do: buy another car(s) to put them on...
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post May 23 2011, 03:12 PM
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post May 23 2011, 03:29 PM
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post May 23 2011, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE(dw914er @ May 22 2011, 12:16 PM) *

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I would have a set for daily driving, and one for the track. They look good, and are uber light, so having different tire setups equals a win win opportunity.

Five lug Mahles are uber light. Four lugs, not so much in my estimation. Still a really nice looking wheel IMHO.

Is there another 4 lug OEM wheel that is significantly lighter than the mahles? I agree with what others have said, they're my favorite wheel for the 4 lug 914s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Fuchs are forged, so I would assume that they are lighter than the cast Mahles. I have never had any Fuchs to compare. Even if I did, I would still run the Mahles for the looks.

However, since I am converting to 5 lugs in the not so distant future, I will be parting with them. Sob.
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post May 23 2011, 09:24 PM
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I have never weighed them myself but was told the Fuchs are a little heavier than the Mahles. There is a Momo wheel that is lighter than the Mahle but other than than the Mahle was the lightest 4 lug. Maybe someone can correct me with real data (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post May 23 2011, 09:31 PM
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I am looking forward to seeing those. They are going to be sweet.
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The Fuchs are the lightest of the stock four-lug wheels. The Mahles are next, and the Pedrinis are the heaviest of the alloy wheels. I do not remember the numbers, but I did weigh them on the same scale. The Mahles were about 1 lb heavier than the Pedrinis, while the Fuchs were at least a couple of lbs lighter than the Mahles.

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post May 24 2011, 12:14 AM
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Dave, do you have the exact weight of each wheel? I was told the same thing as Jon.
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post May 24 2011, 09:37 AM
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Well, I guess the actual weight doesn't matter once they are 7s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

However, it would be interesting information to know the exact weight of the stock 4 lug wheels
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post May 24 2011, 10:36 AM
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These are the only wheels I've weighed.

Enkei 92's 15 X 5.5

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post May 24 2011, 11:51 AM
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Polish 'em. Especially if they're going on a black car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


I've never seen them polished before. That looks great!
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And what about Rivieras? Do they have any value? Anyone know the approximate weight? I assume they are cast and not forged??

And so this isn't a complete thread hijack, I vote to both widen and polish your Mahles.
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post May 24 2011, 02:43 PM
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I found this site a while ago which may be of interest. I can't vouch for the accuracy, but it may help. . .

Porsche Wheel Weights
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post May 24 2011, 03:13 PM
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I found this site a while ago which may be of interest. I can't vouch for the accuracy, but it may help. . .

Porsche Wheel Weights


Not really (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I don't see anything but 5-lug wheels and there isn't anything about the gasburners.

I can weight some 5lug 6" fuchs and my current 4lug 5.5" Mahles tonight.

I will weigh them agin once everything is done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post May 24 2011, 03:37 PM
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And what about Rivieras? Do they have any value? Anyone know the approximate weight? I assume they are cast and not forged??

And so this isn't a complete thread hijack, I vote to both widen and polish your Mahles.


Heavy, cast, and I sold a set of 6 with tires for 150. and was glad to finally see them out of the garage.

And Mahles are my fav 4 lug too.
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