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> Riviera rim opinion, What do you really think?
Would you put them on your car?
Would you put them on your car?
They are already on, sheesh [ 33 ] ** [19.08%]
I'm looking to buy [ 1 ] ** [0.58%]
Yes [ 28 ] ** [16.18%]
Not sure [ 17 ] ** [9.83%]
No! [ 55 ] ** [31.79%]
I'd wish for a car fire before soiling my car in such a foul way. [ 39 ] ** [22.54%]
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post Nov 25 2005, 12:55 PM
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I’d probably keep the Rivera’s if it wasn’t time for new tires. Blasted VW offset! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
Hate those huge center caps though. I always thought it made them look a little like chariot wheels.
But, I should have the new 4 lug Fuchs in 4-6 weeks. I sent a deposit last week to Alex at MagroWheels.com. Happy Birthday to me……….Happy birthday to me…..



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post Nov 25 2005, 05:21 PM
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I have two sets...and now have fuchs..

I put my hoosiers on fuchs and they rub on the inside rear....

The hoosiers are really wide...205/50/15...but wider than most tires...

They fit fine with the riv's////

So, if you want to put wide hoosiers on....these are the ticket...

If I remember...they ahve a 4 1/8 in offset versus 4 5/8 on the fuchs.

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post Nov 26 2005, 11:56 AM
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I got an extra set...anyone want them??? Pm me for info...thanks...
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post Aug 10 2010, 06:44 AM
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I think there should be another Poll option

"So ugly I wouldn't use them as a hose reel."

I voted for the car fire option, but I would never wish that on anybody.
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post Aug 10 2010, 10:58 AM
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They're starting to grow on me. Very 70's retro too. Not ditching my 2 liter Fuchs for them. . .just sayin'

Thing is, they have to be new looking--old beat up ones really look like ass (moreso than other rims).
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post Aug 10 2010, 11:14 AM
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Had them on my first. (porsche offset) When I sold the car, a friend of mine had the VW offset ones and wanted to trade. Didn't know until then that there was a difference.

Didn't like them then... wanted 5 lug fuchs....

But they look nice.... with the right offset!
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post Aug 10 2010, 12:29 PM
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.....This thread has not endured, as long as my love for these
wheels(Riv's) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
P.S. but the correct 914 offset (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Aug 10 2010, 12:32 PM
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There's been a couple of threads on Riv's recently. Styles etc. There are....5 I believe? They were all identified a couple of months ago.

I like them, the 80's produced ones (VW Offset). Yeah, you can only run 185's, but on a stock body street car, works fine.

Painted black with BUB's, you get the 80's Porsche Fuch look (Kinda).

Leave them as they came and you get more the 70's Fuch look.

Probably my favorite rims on 914's are the Mahles.


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post Aug 10 2010, 12:38 PM
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I never cared much for them...but after seeing 80% of 914's with Fuchs...they break up the monotony. My dad has them on his car, and I don't mind them one bit.

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post Aug 10 2010, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(Sleepin @ Aug 10 2010, 01:38 PM) *

I never cared much for them...but after seeing 80% of 914's with Fuchs...they break up the monotony. My dad has them on his car, and I don't mind them one bit.

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Your Dad's car looks hot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

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post Aug 10 2010, 11:37 PM
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Mine has them....they are OK


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post Aug 10 2010, 11:44 PM
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I used to hate them. Suddenly now though, for some reason, they have grown on my. I have Rivs, Mahles and 2.0 Fuchs. Just swap them out once in awhile.
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post Aug 11 2010, 06:14 AM
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I had one in the early 80's with the Porsche offset painted white. They looked good and I had 195's all the way around!


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post Aug 11 2010, 09:29 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Your Dad's car looks hot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)





Looks better in pictures! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Aug 11 2010, 11:11 AM
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I have a set...VW offset. Anybody want them..charity for someone on the board. I have a spare with the 914 offset.

Come pick them up....So Cal area. Sorry for the hijack. I have fuchs now and run 205's, Liked the rivs but couldn't run the tire set up I wanted to, and I didn't like the look so much as I always had the fuch's on all my cars.

just an opinion.
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post Sep 25 2010, 02:22 AM
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I have a set on mine I sorta like them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

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not sure what off set they are porsche or VW but they are real close to the arch on the rear with 185's on,

Any one know what the offsets are for porsche and VW ?

I remember reading some where that porsche was ET35 and VW was ET17 ?

Maybe if i get a better offset i can put a bigger tyre on

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post Sep 25 2010, 02:44 AM
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Not real fond of the Rivs...a set of Fuchs is on my list.
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post Sep 25 2010, 11:53 AM
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i have had a 70 1.7 since 4/10 it came with rivs and 195/65 bf goodrich.left side rubs in hard right turns. right side no problem. i just bought new 100# springs, and a pair of rear konis used in good condition from a member.putting springs/shocks on next wk.i like the mahle /fuchs rims better, but have to settle with rivs for now.
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post Sep 27 2010, 09:05 PM
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If I had 5 lugs, I'd go with Fuchs, but Riviaras have always been my 4 lug preference.
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post Sep 29 2010, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(Sleepin @ Aug 10 2010, 11:38 AM) *

I never cared much for them...but after seeing 80% of 914's with Fuchs...they break up the monotony. My dad has them on his car, and I don't mind them one bit.

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This thread has taught me that yellow 914s look especially bad-ass with Rivieras. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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