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| SteveNMaine |
 Sep 5 2025, 07:33 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 12-August 24 From: Maine Member No.: 28,288 Region Association: None  |
I have a 1974 2.0 with hub-centric (front) OEM steel wheels and want to swap to Fuch style alloy wheels to use for track days and autocross.
The more I look at aftermarket wheels the more confusing it gets, so I am looking for real-world suggestions. I am sure this subject has been beaten to death on this forum, but using the search feature has gotten me nowhere. What are you using? |
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| TonyVan |
Sep 5 2025, 10:05 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 3-December 07 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 8,412 Region Association: Northern California |
For street and AX I run Bridgestone RE71 RS tires. Best AX tire currently out there that you can drive on the street. They are summer tires and carry the same temperature restrictions.
Another good choice is the Yokohama AO 52. Takes a bit more time to warm up but close to the RE71’s in grip and feedback. 205x50x15 is perfect on 6X15 rims. If Fuch rims are too expensive, take a look at the Maxilite brand. Faithful reproduction of the Fuch but less expensive. Tony |
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| BillJ |
Sep 5 2025, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None 
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15x6 is a good safe bet all around. 15x7 for some narrow cars may not work in the rear but usually is fine. 205 is the widest you should go really in terms of tire width
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| brant |
Sep 5 2025, 10:16 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,047 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I think the OP is talking about 4 lug fuchs.
so those are going to be 5.5 wide without options. sellers of aftermarket repos... possibly make these in VW offset also you really want to find the 914 offset as the VW offset rims can create clearance issues.... probably can find used OEM and you won't have to worry about it. you'll also need 16 of the longer lug bolts that the factory used on these rims. 205 is generally the widest tire that fits under stock flares. some people have trouble with 205's, and end up using a 195 section width tire. the 195 is the safe bet. regarding tires. if your going to be on the track or auto x best to get summer only or track tires but get as sticky as your budget allows. brant |
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| sixnotfour |
Sep 5 2025, 10:45 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,940 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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CIP 1 has wider, taller 4 lug wheels
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| SteveNMaine |
Sep 5 2025, 12:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 12-August 24 From: Maine Member No.: 28,288 Region Association: None |
I do have a set of OEM steel "X" wheels I believe are 15 x 5 1/2. Would 205s work on those?
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| BillJ |
Sep 5 2025, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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5.5 is the narrowest that will fit 205, BUT the sidewall will not be flat. It will bulge out a little. 195 is a safer option
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