Differences Between Flat 15x6 and Deep 15x6 Wheels, Inquiring minds... |
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Differences Between Flat 15x6 and Deep 15x6 Wheels, Inquiring minds... |
gcrotvik |
Aug 12 2017, 02:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 360 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm considering purchasing a set of deep 6's. I'm confused as to the differences between the "flat" and "deep" 15 x 6 wheels. I understand they are deeper dish but what does that actually mean in terms of fitment? Both are 6 inches wide and have an offset of 36 and a backspace of 112. To me (I may be wrong, that's why I'm asking), that means the fitment, measured from the inner lip of the wheel well to the outside lip of the rim is exactly the same for both wheels. If so, when why are the deep 6's all the rage? Because they look "deeper"? See the reference chart below.
Educate me please!! Thanks. If this topic has been covered here before, my apologies. Greg Attached image(s) |
pete000 |
Aug 12 2017, 05:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
Deep sixes might be lighter and are very expensive. Some also have what is refereed to as with hearts which describes the opening around the valve hole. Some do not have hearts. The heart wheels tend to bring more money.
I was lucky a few years ago to find a set of four deep sixes with hearts for $400.00 I assumed they were reproductions, but to my surprise when I went to buy them they were OEM Fuchs !!! Cha Ching ! Attached image(s) |
ndfrigi |
Aug 12 2017, 05:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Deep sixes might be lighter and are very expensive. Some also have what is refereed to as with hearts which describes the opening around the valve hole. Some do not have hearts. The heart wheels tend to bring more money. I was lucky a few years ago to find a set of four deep sixes with hearts for $400.00 I assumed they were reproductions, but to my surprise when I went to buy them they were OEM Fuchs !!! Cha Ching ! ooops sorry Pete! I think that was me who sold that to you. That is my 1st month when I started with 914. Am I right there is 911 part number on it? Well sorry no idea it was OEM and I'm sure you did look at it first before you bought it. Again sorry! I'm sure u able to sell them for the price you paid. I did bought 2 sets of replicas within my 7 years with 914 and I paid $650 and $440 each set. |
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