Full Version: Buying used fuchs
Right now my car is sitting on some beat down rivieras. Just happened to find a guy near me parting out a car with fuchs so I'm going to check them out but I don't really know what to look for. When some of you experienced guys are buying 2nd hand wheels, what do you look for? Pretty sure they're 16 x 5s.
Stock 4-Lug Fuchs are 15x6. They are Forged so are pretty hard to bend. Things to look for - Condition, Price, Are the Lug Bolts & Center Caps included
T.C.
T.C.
Make sure they are real fuchs. There are some numbers on the backside that identify them.
Best way to check wheels is to spin them on a hub and look for any wobble on the outside or inside rim edge. This will indicate any dents.
Best way to check wheels is to spin them on a hub and look for any wobble on the outside or inside rim edge. This will indicate any dents.
Thanks for the input. I did mean to say 15 x 6, just got a little dyslexic there. What are the numbers on the back of the wheel and what would be a good price for a set in decent condition? Thanks.
QUOTE(carr914 @ May 2 2011, 06:24 AM) 
Stock 4-Lug Fuchs are 15x6. They are Forged so are pretty hard to bend. Things to look for - Condition, Price, Are the Lug Bolts & Center Caps included
T.C.
Actually the 4-lug are 15x5.5. I don't have the part number.
15 x 5.5 Fuchs 4 bolt 914 361 011 01.
These are for '73 and later with the wheel centering ring, but will fit older cars as well.
Originals are not painted, if they are painted they are most likely aftermarket.
Mike
These are for '73 and later with the wheel centering ring, but will fit older cars as well.
Originals are not painted, if they are painted they are most likely aftermarket.
Mike
QUOTE(mrgjones @ May 1 2011, 11:29 PM)
Right now my car is sitting on some beat down rivieras. Just happened to find a guy near me parting out a car with fuchs so I'm going to check them out but I don't really know what to look for. When some of you experienced guys are buying 2nd hand wheels, what do you look for? Pretty sure they're 16 x 5s.
factory fuchs , have the reputation of being extremely light weight and I think optimal is factory polished look . or polished finish .
I bought a set of 5 a yr. ago , 700 , all wheels perfect and brand new polish. w/ correct serial numbers .
Chrome chrome lug bolts: ebay : and chrome caps another 200 . caps from: Isp west .
so 900 total and I think I got a great deal . best upgrade one can do to a 914 imho
I would spend some money , as opposed to getting some questionable wheels
that will have issues . buy them already polished if possible . because that will save you some money .
but be careful , about tire mounting , there are some morons out there who will not treat these wheel s right . aka local tire shops .
....also look for the Wolf on the backside! 
It's a Fox, not a Wolf
QUOTE(carr914 @ May 2 2011, 04:24 PM)
It's a Fox, not a Wolf
....I'm corrected(the werewolf,LOL)
*FOX*
The German word "fuchs" means "fox"....
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