 BRM Wheels on 914/4? |
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| dryheat914 |
 Oct 26 2003, 06:00 PM
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It's all good!  Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 21-August 03 From: Surprise, Az Member No.: 1,059  |
Has anyone seen the VW(Mooneyes) BRM 4 lug wheels on a 914?, I love the way they look and from having VW's in the past. I'm not sure of the offset and if they will work, Flat Four VW BRM
Please let me know what you guys think, If you have a picture of a 914 with these wheels on it, I would love to see it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Thanks Chris |
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| ChrisReale |
Oct 26 2003, 06:02 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
4 by 130 is the proper bolt pattern. You want about 5" of back spacing
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| Brad Roberts |
Oct 27 2003, 12:33 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Chris,
I think you are onto something. I have thought about these wheels on a 914 since they released a 4 lug version back a few years ago. Maybe one of our graphic guru's can help us out and show us what they would look like on a 914. I know I'm curious. B |
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| Elliot_Cannon |
Oct 27 2003, 12:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
Those are nice looking wheels. But can you mount 205s on them?
Cheers, Elliot |
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| Mark Henry |
Oct 27 2003, 09:38 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
They are 15"X 5.5", I don't know what the backspacing is.
I like this one better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) http://66.216.94.142/product.asp?0=293&1=296&3=740 Attached image(s) 
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| Demick |
Oct 27 2003, 10:00 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257  |
Web page says that the offset is +15mm, which translates to a backspace of 94mm assuming this is a 5.5" wide wheel.
Rivieras generally have a 100mm backspace 914 Fuchs have a 120mm backspace most older 911 wheels have a 125mm backspace. So this wheel is not what you want for your stock fendered 914. The wheel will be positioned about 1 inch further out than a stock wheel. This would limit you to about 175 width tires with stock fenders. Demick |
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| Pnambic |
Oct 27 2003, 10:41 AM
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Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States |
I used Ury's cause it was one of the most recent additions to the Member's pics string. Plus it looks pretty damn cool!
A quick job....what do you think? Attached image(s) 
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| dryheat914 |
Oct 27 2003, 12:53 PM
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It's all good! Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 21-August 03 From: Surprise, Az Member No.: 1,059 |
Pnambic....
I like it!!!!! Demick has me concerned though.....I hate to buy a set and not be able to use them.... I could use 175's but would rather go widerand keep them under the stock fenders.. I've got lots of time before car is done......I will keep thinking about it.. Thanks |
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| Mark Henry |
Oct 27 2003, 02:25 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Find out if a local VW shop has a set and go measure them.
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| maf914 |
Oct 27 2003, 02:46 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None 
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I think you're going to have offset (or backspace) problems. I think most of the VW Type 1 wheels have similar offsets which will be a problem for the 914 rear fenders. Definately measure, or borrow a wheel and tire from someone for a test fit.
Mike |
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| dryheat914 |
Oct 27 2003, 06:41 PM
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It's all good! Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 21-August 03 From: Surprise, Az Member No.: 1,059 |
I will look around.........hope someone will lend me one..
to try when I'm ready |
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| Johns914 |
Jul 17 2014, 07:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 16-November 05 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 5,135 Region Association: None |
My 1972 has BRM Flat Fours on it. They look excellent however the Drivers rear was a major pain to fit under the fender. I think this was due to some previous accident damage (in the 70s). I was only able to get a 195 on there after some serious fender pulling.
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| Chris H. |
Jul 17 2014, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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We might have a record for thread bump....10 years and almost 9 months!
Post a pic of the car John! Love those wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Johns914 |
Jul 17 2014, 08:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 16-November 05 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 5,135 Region Association: None |
Yeah it is a very long term Bump. I was looking to see if anyone else had put them another 914.
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