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| Sea Dragon 914 |
 Oct 28 2017, 07:50 PM
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I've been running Fuchs on my LE and now I remember why I didn't like the 4 lug Mahle wheels. Dust on them is horrible. It's impossible to keep them clean. Didn't have the same issue with the Fuchs.
Oh well, I wanted to go back to the stock look and don't like the tires on them. I need to wear them out so I can get new tires. |
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| Mueller |
Oct 28 2017, 08:37 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Sea Dragon 914 @ Oct 28 2017, 06:50 PM)  I've been running Fuchs on my LE and now I remember why I didn't like the 4 lug Mahle wheels. Dust on them is horrible. It's impossible to keep them clean. Didn't have the same issue with the Fuchs. Oh well, I wanted to go back to the stock look and don't like the tires on them. I need to wear them out so I can get new tires. Bare finish on them? Maybe spray or coat them so they are smoother? |
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| burton73 |
Oct 29 2017, 10:53 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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If the Mahle are cast, they may have a texture on them. The Fuchs are smooth and resists the dust collecting on them. You may try an anti-static spray on them. Novus 1 even though it is a plastic polish, makes the dust repel off of parts but not sure how it would be on a wheel?
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| Front yard mechanic |
Oct 29 2017, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,162 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None
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Didn't the le come with painted wheels just paint them red and they will be worth 3000 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| TJB/914 |
Oct 29 2017, 11:55 AM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 29 2017, 12:53 PM) If the Mahle are cast, they may have a texture on them. The Fuchs are smooth and resists the dust collecting on them. You may try an anti-static spray on them. Novus 1 even though it is a plastic polish, makes the dust repel off of parts but not sure how it would be on a wheel? Bob B Gents (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Powder Coat them (Ford Silver) to correct the factory finish:wub: I plan to buy tires for my spare M's & have fun looking at my 914 with FUCHS or MOHLE's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Tom Attached thumbnail(s)   Attached image(s) 
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| Sea Dragon 914 |
Nov 1 2017, 10:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 26-February 03 Member No.: 358 Region Association: Northern California |
My Mahles are for the LE and are painted. Their surface is pretty smooth. I also have a set of stock silver ones and the problem is the same. I'm guessing that the combination of the large spoke openings and the ridges creates some kind of air movement that draws the brake and/or tire dust to the outside of the rim. I find a huge difference in dust compared to the Fuchs.
Post if you find the same when switching wheels. |
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| 914work |
Nov 1 2017, 11:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 9-November 11 Member No.: 13,762 Region Association: None |
Try some different pads
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| DRPHIL914 |
Nov 2 2017, 06:28 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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BDR repellant works and pads make a huge difference as well.
BTW love the Mahle wheels! I had a set and sold them with another car because my copper car has 5 lug- I almost wish id kept them and gone back to 4 lug - they are my favorite 914 wheel, 4 lug fuchs are a close #2, - many may disagree- Revolution wheels are very cool too. - anyway I digress - the BDR Brake dust repellant really does help keep the dust from sticking andmakes it a bit easier to wash off, |
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| saigon71 |
Nov 2 2017, 06:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(TJB/914 @ Oct 29 2017, 01:55 PM) QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 29 2017, 12:53 PM) If the Mahle are cast, they may have a texture on them. The Fuchs are smooth and resists the dust collecting on them. You may try an anti-static spray on them. Novus 1 even though it is a plastic polish, makes the dust repel off of parts but not sure how it would be on a wheel? Bob B Gents (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Powder Coat them (Ford Silver) to correct the factory finish:wub: I plan to buy tires for my spare M's & have fun looking at my 914 with FUCHS or MOHLE's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Tom Tom: Those Mahle's look fantastic! I want to refinish mine this winter and love the idea of powder coating. |
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| JOEPROPER |
Nov 2 2017, 07:55 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(TJB/914 @ Oct 29 2017, 01:55 PM) QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 29 2017, 12:53 PM) If the Mahle are cast, they may have a texture on them. The Fuchs are smooth and resists the dust collecting on them. You may try an anti-static spray on them. Novus 1 even though it is a plastic polish, makes the dust repel off of parts but not sure how it would be on a wheel? Bob B Gents (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Powder Coat them (Ford Silver) to correct the factory finish:wub: I plan to buy tires for my spare M's & have fun looking at my 914 with FUCHS or MOHLE's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
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| 914forme |
Nov 2 2017, 03:28 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Philip W. @ Nov 2 2017, 08:28 AM) BDR repellant works and pads make a huge difference as well. BTW love the Mahle wheels! I had a set and sold them with another car because my copper car has 5 lug- I almost wish id kept them and gone back to 4 lug - they are my favorite 914 wheel, 4 lug fuchs are a close #2, - many may disagree- Revolution wheels are very cool too. - anyway I digress - the BDR Brake dust repellant really does help keep the dust from sticking andmakes it a bit easier to wash off, Just get 5 lug gas burners, not quite the same design, but of so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
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| Rand |
Nov 2 2017, 04:17 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Just get 5 lug gas burners, not quite the same design, but of so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) That's quite a switch. 4 lugs here. Just? lol I love the 4-lug Mahles. The five lug burners are are uglier to me. It's all opinion though. |
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