Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

13 Pages V « < 7 8 9 10 11 > »   
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> Best looking wheels for a narrow body - what say you?
DRPHIL914
post Feb 17 2021, 09:05 AM
Post #161


Dr. Phil
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,821
Joined: 9-December 09
From: Bluffton, SC
Member No.: 11,106
Region Association: South East States
QUOTE(bahnzai @ Feb 17 2021, 05:50 AM) *

Would be interesting to see theses “steelie” look on a 914 five lug. They are by HRBB in aluminum, around 15 pounds each in the 15” diameter. 15” and up in diameter options, custom width and offsets...


QUOTE(bahnzai @ Feb 17 2021, 09:27 AM) *

16x7 fronts and 16x8 rears






i like those!, wonder what the offset is for the 6" and 7", would be perfect for the AX tires.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
forrestkhaag
post Feb 17 2021, 09:12 AM
Post #162


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 935
Joined: 21-April 14
From: Scottsdale, Arizona
Member No.: 17,273
Region Association: Southwest Region
7 inches under a rolled fender works for me.....
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rgalla9146
post Feb 17 2021, 09:27 AM
Post #163


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,743
Joined: 23-November 05
From: Paramus NJ
Member No.: 5,176
Region Association: None
OEM steelies on my sorely missed yellow 6
A rare sight these days.


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
aturboman
post Feb 17 2021, 10:08 AM
Post #164


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 148
Joined: 18-October 11
From: CA
Member No.: 13,687
Region Association: None
Couldn't agree more Rory, 914-6 lends itself so well to the simplicity of the early steelies.

My ex-Irish Green 6 also sorely missed

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
VoPo914
post Feb 17 2021, 12:15 PM
Post #165


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 74
Joined: 11-January 07
From: Lincoln, Nebraska
Member No.: 7,449
Region Association: Northstar Region
Mahles!


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Root_Werks
post Feb 17 2021, 12:19 PM
Post #166


Village Idiot
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,668
Joined: 25-May 04
From: About 5NM from Canada
Member No.: 2,105
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
There is a lot of really great looking combinations, thanks everyone for sharing pictures!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rgalla9146
post Feb 17 2021, 05:48 PM
Post #167


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,743
Joined: 23-November 05
From: Paramus NJ
Member No.: 5,176
Region Association: None
QUOTE(VoPo914 @ Feb 17 2021, 01:15 PM) *

Mahles!


Love the whole thing....beautiful !
Best shut lines I've seen in years.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bahnzai
post Feb 17 2021, 07:40 PM
Post #168


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 339
Joined: 26-July 06
From: Columbia, SC
Member No.: 6,509
Region Association: South East States

[/quote]

i like those!, wonder what the offset is for the 6" and 7", would be perfect for the AX tires.
[/quote]

Phil, I think any offset you want. They are two piece welded aluminum, customizable...but pretty pricey for an old frugal 914 owner like me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
But I like them too...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mueller
post Feb 18 2021, 05:54 PM
Post #169


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 17,155
Joined: 4-January 03
From: Antioch, CA
Member No.: 87
Region Association: None
I'm partial to the 15x7 Phonedials (23.3mm offset) and my 15x7 BBS-Mahles.

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Rand
post Feb 18 2021, 08:50 PM
Post #170


Cross Member
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,411
Joined: 8-February 05
From: OR
Member No.: 3,573
Region Association: None
QUOTE(Mueller @ Feb 18 2021, 03:54 PM) *

I'm partial to the 15x7 Phonedials (23.3mm offset) and my 15x7 BBS-Mahles.

The complex webbing of the bbs style either appeals to you or doesn't. I still can't find a way to like them on a 914. (Or anything else I've tried...nrrp.)
Phonedials.... Even tougher to fit into a time or design. hmm... I just can't like them on a 914 either.

Dang man, didn't mean to disagree, lol, just thinking out loud. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Definitely an interesting topic with lots of perspectives, so staying open minded and enjoying it.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ClayPerrine
post Feb 19 2021, 07:06 AM
Post #171


Life's been good to me so far.....
***************

Group: Admin
Posts: 16,322
Joined: 11-September 03
From: Hurst, TX.
Member No.: 1,143
Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
QUOTE(Mueller @ Feb 18 2021, 05:54 PM) *

I'm partial to the 15x7 Phonedials (23.3mm offset) and my 15x7 BBS-Mahles.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-87-1613692435.jpg)



They look great, but they are a fuching pain in the butt to clean.

Clay
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Big Len
post Feb 19 2021, 08:16 AM
Post #172


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,768
Joined: 16-July 13
From: Edgewood, New Mexico
Member No.: 16,126
Region Association: Southwest Region
I like widened steelies.
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
horizontally-opposed
post Feb 19 2021, 10:44 AM
Post #173


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,456
Joined: 12-May 04
From: San Francisco
Member No.: 2,058
Region Association: None
Whatever one's personal taste…

My thanks to @Tdskip for what has to be the best single thread I've seen on wheel options for narrow-body 914s.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
horizontally-opposed
post Feb 19 2021, 10:46 AM
Post #174


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,456
Joined: 12-May 04
From: San Francisco
Member No.: 2,058
Region Association: None
QUOTE(Mueller @ Feb 18 2021, 03:54 PM) *

I'm partial to the 15x7 Phonedials (23.3mm offset) and my 15x7 BBS-Mahles.

Attached Image


Sure like where this is going.

Ride height and wheel/tire package nailed for a hot rod, and Ivory + silver BBS-Mahles + burgundy = a simple look that's very, very pretty. It isn't hard to see this recipe turning into a stunner.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
71six
post Feb 19 2021, 12:35 PM
Post #175


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 137
Joined: 4-July 03
From: Fitzwilliam,NH
Member No.: 884
Since the original question was "What do you think the best looking four stud wheels on a narrow body 914 are?" my humble opinion are these.Attached Image Attached ImageAttached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cairo94507
post Feb 19 2021, 12:38 PM
Post #176


Michael
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 10,321
Joined: 1-November 08
From: Auburn, CA
Member No.: 9,712
Region Association: Northern California
I have to agree with @71six - I really like the mini-lite wheel on the 4 lug cars. It's a tough call between that and the stock finished Fuchs wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Rand
post Feb 19 2021, 04:12 PM
Post #177


Cross Member
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,411
Joined: 8-February 05
From: OR
Member No.: 3,573
Region Association: None
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Feb 19 2021, 05:06 AM) *

QUOTE(Mueller @ Feb 18 2021, 05:54 PM) *

I'm partial to the 15x7 Phonedials (23.3mm offset) and my 15x7 BBS-Mahles.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-87-1613692435.jpg)



They look great, but they are a fuching pain in the butt to clean.

Clay

Exemplified
Why you wan to do dis?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Sycolyst
post Feb 19 2021, 08:12 PM
Post #178


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 42
Joined: 20-July 19
From: Northern Ohio
Member No.: 23,312
Region Association: Upper MidWest
Enkei's are my weapon of choice. (Looking for a center cap if anyone knows where to source one).Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
wonkipop
post Feb 20 2021, 02:47 AM
Post #179


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,757
Joined: 6-May 20
From: north antarctica
Member No.: 24,231
Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
QUOTE(aturboman @ Feb 17 2021, 10:08 AM) *

Couldn't agree more Rory, 914-6 lends itself so well to the simplicity of the early steelies.

My ex-Irish Green 6 also sorely missed

Attached Image


gets my vote.
dream.
(might have something to do with the color. if its irish its good).

love the steelies.
even sh*tbox 74 vw steelies.
proper. german. hard core.
alloys are g#y?
aussie opinion please ignore.

don't mind cookie cutters. american. probably why.
minilites look great on anything. funny thing that.
but...i'd still go steelie.
hub caps on. hub caps off.
doesn't come any better than that for saying what mood you are in.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rgalla9146
post Feb 20 2021, 08:09 AM
Post #180


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,743
Joined: 23-November 05
From: Paramus NJ
Member No.: 5,176
Region Association: None
Back in the eighties I'd often go to PCA gatherings with my orange 6 that at the
time had original steel wheels and hub caps.
More than once a person would comment that it was a nice car.....
then, when they got to the back they'd exclaim....'Oh ! it's a six !'
Painted steel wheels about as modest as you can get. Very stealthy.
Widened steelies ?......even better. Remove the hubcaps....a bit racy. Period racy.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

13 Pages V « < 7 8 9 10 11 > » 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 13th May 2025 - 05:15 AM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2025  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...