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| Roger D. |
 Jan 8 2006, 01:51 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 19-December 05 From: Coquille, Oregon Member No.: 5,296  |
Does anyone have 5 1/2 x 15 fuch alloys on a 914-4?
Arent they 5 lug and if so do you use an adapter? How spendy would it be to pick up a nice looking set? Probably repros. I just like the look. Roger D. |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 8 2006, 02:00 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
the 4 to 5 lug adapters are at least 1" wide. i'm not sure that would leave enough space for a 5-lug Fuchs on a narrow body car ... looks like it's time for a 911 suspension ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) Andy |
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| Allan |
Jan 8 2006, 02:04 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I was running Fuchs with adapters and 195/55 tires. Very, very tight fit. I don't like adapters so I replaced them with some Pedrinnis.
And I second what Andy said. I'll wait until I have 911 suspension and then go 5 lug. |
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| 70Sixter |
Jan 9 2006, 02:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 422 Joined: 3-August 04 From: Surf City, NC Member No.: 2,444 Region Association: South East States |
If memory serves (and that is not a sure thing) at least some 914s were drillable for 911 lugs. Seems like the spots were even marked and the metal might have been reinforced.
Some said it weakened the strength. But as I remember probably not - at least for street. Maybe somebody else will remember. |
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| jimkelly |
Jan 9 2006, 02:48 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have 4 lug fuchs ...
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| Dave_Darling |
Jan 9 2006, 02:57 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,983 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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The four-lug Fuchs are 5.5x15. You can use five-bolt wheels, but it requires some work. There is a "five-bolt conversion guide" Tech Article in the 914 Tech Articles section of the Pelican Parts website (URL in my signature below). It discusses most of the available options, and gives you an idea of what is involved.
--DD |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 9 2006, 03:19 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Fuchs 5 lug repro wheels are junk. Adapters are scary junk. Wait. Do it right. The Cap'n
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