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Fuch's, A couple of questions. |
19144jt |
Jan 23 2006, 06:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 19-September 05 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 4,829 |
Are the 2.0 Fuch replicas the same as the real ones (i.e. offset etc.)?
I assume from the recent tire threads that the 205-50-15 tires evryones says will fit that they mean on a stock fendered car with no lip rolling etc. and that the 205's fit on the 5.5" width Fuch/Fuch replica? |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 23 2006, 06:56 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 |
First off, it's "Fuchs", not "Fuch" or Fuch's". Now, onto the question: The reral ones are forged, the replicas ("fakes") are cast, co there's gonna be a difference in the actual dimensions of the wheel. Cast tend to be thicker in places that matter, like the center, and the lip. I suppose the actual tire bearing dimensions could be the same, but the offset may be different, more in the VW setup than the Porsche one. The Cap'n |
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Mueller |
Jan 23 2006, 06:57 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
it's Fuchs for singular (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
same size tire fits both real and knockoff.....cast (knockoff), forged (real) that tire size should fit, on some cars, the fender clearance is just a tad bit different side to side, but a gentle tug on the fender with your hands should take care of it....... what size do you have now and which rim? |
seanery |
Jan 23 2006, 07:01 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I personally prefer 195/60/15s on fuchs. I've run 205/50 and 205/55 and 195/60....at the track I'll take the 205/50s on the street the 195/60s. Some cars will rub with the 205s, however.
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19144jt |
Jan 23 2006, 09:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 19-September 05 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 4,829 |
Mueller,
I have stock 1.8 steel wheels now with 20+ year old 165 15's showing chord. I am in the process of a restoration and I don't really care for the stock steel or Riviera (have 9 of them) too much. The Fuchs are my next choice. I want to go as wide as possible without having to alter the fenders. Sounds like maybe a safe bet is the 195 60's? Those would still be a good inch wider than the 165's if my metric convesion is correct. Thanks, John |
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