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> Replica Fuchs Wheels, how good (or bad) are they?
SirAndy
post Aug 26 2009, 02:20 PM
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I'm looking for a set of 8x16 Fuchs wheels and the real deal is quite hard to find.

I located a set of replica wheels, brand new, for $235 a piece. They look nice enough, are about 2lbs heavier than the real ones and only come in the 911 offset.
Made in China.


The weight does not concern me much (i have torque) and the 911 offset just means i need to get different spacers, which is fine too.


Anyone got any feedback on those wheels?
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post Aug 26 2009, 02:51 PM
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Heard of them breaking but I have never seen one broken... Of course, I have also heard of alien abductions and...

So they might be ok (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 26 2009, 03:39 PM
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Andy, is 8X16 the widest fuch's ever made or are there 9X16? I ask because this old guy I know says he's had a set of 9X16's with Hoosiers on them sitting in his house for 20 years. He's 85 years old and may not remember everything. Anyway, I know he's not going to use them on his car....they're too small. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Aug 26 2009, 03:53 PM
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The replica Fuchs are quite good. Our local race shop recommends them and runs them on most of their race cars. I have 2 pair of 9" for the rears, look great, work great, can't tell. The price is right, the weight is not much different. Haven't heard of a broken one....
Andy, step up and get the 9x16s for the rears, you'll love them.
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post Aug 26 2009, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(drgchapman @ Aug 26 2009, 01:53 PM) *

Andy, step up and get the 9x16s for the rears, you'll love them.

I'm thinking 8" all around so i can switch wheels around.

The Fuchs wheels will be temporary anyways as i already have a set of 9"/11" x 17 that will go on the car eventually ...

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post Aug 26 2009, 04:45 PM
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Hey Andy,

If they are temporary why not get phone dials in 8x16 rather than replicas? Much cheaper, I see the 951 offset periodically for sale.

Is there only one company making fuchs replicas? I would be interested in knowing who is making the ones recommended by drgchapman.

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post Aug 26 2009, 04:53 PM
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Sierra Madre sells them on Ebay for $229 each. I've bought 2 pair of the 9x16's. They look great and are reliable. They are made in China.
Just look up Fuchs in Ebay and you'll find them. The vendor is very prompt and follows up your purchase with an email to make sure you are pleased.
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post Aug 26 2009, 05:09 PM
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QUOTE(roadster fan @ Aug 26 2009, 02:45 PM) *

If they are temporary why not get phone dials in 8x16 rather than replicas?

Because the Fuchs look better, IMHO.


Plus, i live in the Ghetto. You need nice rims here to hang with the cool crowd ...
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post Aug 26 2009, 05:21 PM
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post Aug 26 2009, 05:27 PM
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I had 15"X 8" all around then went to 16"X 8" and 16" X 9".

My 15" X 8" I purchased from the Tire Rack about 15 years ago. They are very heavy.

My new 16" ones I purchased from Performance Products in 07? I think. I think I got one of the first sets they sold. They are very light and I was able to use a much thinner spacer that I had to use with my 15" wheels.
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post Aug 26 2009, 05:52 PM
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I am running the reps - 9x16 all the way around. No complaints from me.
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post Aug 26 2009, 06:18 PM
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Made in China - that should say enough right there.

I have seen replicas broken, it's not a pretty sight, cuz usually the car is FUBAR.

Replicas are cast, not forged. I would never ever take them on a track.

Fuchs were made as wide as 11" (74 911 RSR)

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post Aug 26 2009, 06:30 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Aug 26 2009, 05:18 PM) *

Made in China - that should enough right there.

I have seen replicas broken, it's not a pretty sight, cuz usually the car is FUBAR.

Replicas are cast, not forged. I would never ever take them on a track.

Fuchs were made as wide as 11" (74 911 RSR)

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To each his own.

Gamroth has 10 spec 911's running the replicas for several years now on the track. No failures to report.

What are you basing your opinion on?
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post Aug 26 2009, 06:39 PM
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China/Taiwan wheels suck.....try the repro "Rota" wheels.....or do what Ginter did and get the Superlites......
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post Aug 26 2009, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(drgchapman @ Aug 26 2009, 08:30 PM) *

QUOTE(carr914 @ Aug 26 2009, 05:18 PM) *

Made in China - that should enough right there.

I have seen replicas broken, it's not a pretty sight, cuz usually the car is FUBAR.

Replicas are cast, not forged. I would never ever take them on a track.

Fuchs were made as wide as 11" (74 911 RSR)

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To each his own.

Gamroth has 10 spec 911's running the replicas for several years now on the track. No failures to report.

What are you basing your opinion on?


Because I've seen them brake, in fact a guy I know had to have his face re-constructed after a Replica Fuch broke, he went off the road and hit a bunch of trees.

Why would you want a Cast Chinese crap steel wheel, when you could have a Forged wheel made in Germany? I guess I value my life and car.

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post Aug 26 2009, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Aug 26 2009, 05:18 PM) *

Made in China - that should enough right there.

I have seen replicas broken, it's not a pretty sight, cuz usually the car is FUBAR.

Replicas are cast, not forged. I would never ever take them on a track.

Fuchs were made as wide as 11" (74 911 RSR)

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What he said ....................

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QUOTE(mikez @ Aug 26 2009, 04:39 PM) *

or do what Ginter did and get the Superlites......


Don't do that. After Ginter got the Superlites the damn car fell on his face. That just has to be connected somehow... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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Old forged ones can break and crack after track use also. I would look into Subie Dudes
Rota Fuch rims if i was planning on tracking them or get Phone dials with a set of tires on them for less.....If i was just using the the China ones for spirited street driving i wouldn't worry about it.
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I am going to get them, and use 7&8x16's for my street tires.....have you tried to find a 245/50 r15 street tire lately?

All track wheels are straight up 8x15 fuch's w/245/50 R6 hoosiers....:-P

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post Aug 26 2009, 07:05 PM
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I have repros that came with the car. Paint chips every time I remove a wheel, even with care. As soon as I am out of the doghouse for the last significant parts purchase I will budget/save for real Fuchs. Kind of like shoes...nothing like real leather and genuine craftsmanship. It's worth saving for and just feels sooo gooood.
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