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> 4-lug Fuchs or 5-lug Fuchs
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post Jan 13 2018, 07:49 PM
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First to the OP, you car looks great the way it is! I am struggling with the same decision but if I can find 4 lug Fuchs would copy look you have..if not looking at 5 lug....Type2man, did you have a part number for the CPI spacers? Didnt see any when I looked....given they move the wheels outward what offset do you have on your rims?
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post Jan 13 2018, 07:55 PM
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Keep it stock! I've been running Michelin Pilot Exalto 205-65-15's for several years on my original 5.5" steelie rims with excellent results. Keep the air pressure up to spec and I've done "spirited driving" many times, no problem rolling the beads on the rims. They are oversized diameter from original 165-15's by .04%, not a significant difference. My 73 914 already had original rolled edges on the wheel wells both front and rear, but the front does rub a bit inside the well at full lock, not a problem in normal driving.I have also lowered the front a bit, just an attitude adjustment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jan 13 2018, 07:57 PM
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This cost a lot of money. There is more than meets the eye, rest assured. Suspension, brakes, goodies, and ego.

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post Jan 13 2018, 07:58 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jan 13 2018, 05:57 PM) *

This cost a lot of money. There is more than meets the eye, rest assured. Suspension, brakes, goodies, and ego.

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Five lug Fuchs BELONG on 914 Porsches.


If they are 6 cylinder or larger (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)



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post Jan 13 2018, 08:51 PM
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Easy solution:

Keep the 4-lugs on that beautiful '74.

Buy another teener that's not as quite as nice or desirable that someone else has put some ugly-ass non-factory wheels on, and put the 5-lugs on THAT car! Plus, that'll give you another project to work on, while still being able to enjoy a fully running 914!
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post Jan 14 2018, 08:35 AM
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The 914 2.0 Fuchs wheel is perfect for your car, so my .02 is don't change.

I love the 5 lug Fuchs, but the 2.0 Fuchs were only fitted to a 914.
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post Jan 14 2018, 09:03 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback and comments. After reading your posts and thinking about it more, I'm afraid if I convert this car to 5-lug it will start a very fast (and expensive) path down the rabbit hole with additional upgrades.....brakes, engine, flares, etc. I've been there and done that before. It probably makes sense to keep this car stock and just purchase a project car to take care of my modification / hotrod itch. For now, I'll just replace the tires with the more aggressive XWW's or Pirelli CN36 185/70/15 and install a SCART exhaust for a better sound.
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post Jan 14 2018, 09:26 AM
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One more vote for as-is!
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post Jan 14 2018, 09:50 AM
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Leave the wheels, invest in getting rid of the bumper tits!
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post Jan 14 2018, 10:00 AM
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QUOTE(Cal @ Jan 14 2018, 10:03 AM) *

Thanks for all the feedback and comments. After reading your posts and thinking about it more, I'm afraid if I convert this car to 5-lug it will start a very fast (and expensive) path down the rabbit hole with additional upgrades.....brakes, engine, flares, etc. I've been there and done that before. It probably makes sense to keep this car stock and just purchase a project car to take care of my modification / hotrod itch. For now, I'll just replace the tires with the more aggressive XWW's or Pirelli CN36 185/70/15 and install a SCART exhaust for a better sound.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) If you have the room and the means, get a 2nd car to play.
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QUOTE(Cal @ Jan 14 2018, 10:03 AM) *

Thanks for all the feedback and comments. After reading your posts and thinking about it more, I'm afraid if I convert this car to 5-lug it will start a very fast (and expensive) path down the rabbit hole with additional upgrades.....brakes, engine, flares, etc. I've been there and done that before. It probably makes sense to keep this car stock and just purchase a project car to take care of my modification / hotrod itch. For now, I'll just replace the tires with the more aggressive XWW's or Pirelli CN36 185/70/15 and install a SCART exhaust for a better sound.


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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 14 2018, 11:00 AM) *

QUOTE(Cal @ Jan 14 2018, 10:03 AM) *

Thanks for all the feedback and comments. After reading your posts and thinking about it more, I'm afraid if I convert this car to 5-lug it will start a very fast (and expensive) path down the rabbit hole with additional upgrades.....brakes, engine, flares, etc. I've been there and done that before. It probably makes sense to keep this car stock and just purchase a project car to take care of my modification / hotrod itch. For now, I'll just replace the tires with the more aggressive XWW's or Pirelli CN36 185/70/15 and install a SCART exhaust for a better sound.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) If you have the room and the means, get a 2nd car to play.

Sure, have some more tequila , what harm could come from that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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