4-lug Fuchs or 5-lug Fuchs |
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4-lug Fuchs or 5-lug Fuchs |
Cal |
Jan 13 2018, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
I've posted several threads recently regarding Fuchs and tire types/sizes. I'm on the fence about staying with the stock 4-lug alloys that came on my 2.0L car or converting over to a 5-lug to run the 911 deep sixes. If I did the conversion I'd probably use PMB's kit. My question is.....am I an absolute idiot to even consider doing this to an original unmolested '74 2.0L? I know it's my car and I can do whatever I want but I'm looking for advise / opinions. If I did the conversion with Eric's kit could I ever convert it back to a 4-lug without much trouble. If I left the car unaltered I'd at least replace the old 165/SR15 tires with the period correct Michelin XWX or the Pirelli CN36's in the 185/70/15 size. Below are photos of the car....
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Mueller |
Jan 13 2018, 11:20 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Besides time and money, easy to go back to original.
To me a 5 lug conversion is something that I could have imagined dealerships offering as a service/upgrade since it could be done with all factory parts. For personal use I think the redrilled /4 hubs are okay and that is what my current '73 came with. If for a vehicle that you planned on selling in the future a proper 5 lug conversion would have more value to me and I think others as well. (vented rotors, ability for even more upgrades) I think your car looks great with the 4 lug Fuchs. That being said I think it would look good with 5 lugs Fuchs as well. Why only "good"? Chances are the 5 lugs will be your typical silver with black background, right now the 4 lugs have a more subtle contrast which is visually appealing to me. |
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