Michael J
Nov 18 2008, 10:44 PM
Is there any way to tell if the 4 bolt Fuchs on my car are real or knockoffs?
MrKona
Nov 18 2008, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Michael J @ Nov 18 2008, 08:44 PM)
Is there any way to tell if the 4 bolt Fuchs on my car are real or knockoffs?
Yah, look on the back. Mine have "AE" stamped on them, which I presume stands for "American Eagle".
That's how I confirmed mine were fakes.
Dominic
Nov 18 2008, 11:10 PM
Yes, real Fuchs have VW stamped on the back as well as the 914 part #
Drums66
Nov 19 2008, 12:40 PM
Correct me if i'm wrong .........But don't they also have a
Fox or Wolf stamped on the back? Going off memory.
ConeDodger
Nov 19 2008, 01:30 PM
QUOTE(Drums66 @ Nov 19 2008, 10:40 AM)
Correct me if i'm wrong .........But don't they also have a
Fox or Wolf stamped on the back? Going off memory.
Yes, Fuchs = Fox. VW trademark and 914xxx... part#
Real are forged reproductions are cast. Forged is stronger but after 30+ years of ham-handed garage mechanics using air torque wrenches they can be cracked between the openings and from the lug machining...
klikkid3
Nov 20 2008, 10:46 AM
I had a 68 bug with a set of fuchs and I was told to look for 2L stamped on the inside of the wheel. My idiot friend wrecked it, I would kill to get those rims and tires back.
davep
Nov 21 2008, 06:43 AM
QUOTE(klikkid3 @ Nov 20 2008, 08:46 AM)
I was told to look for 2L stamped on the inside of the wheel.
I have never seen that before.
Look for the fox head logo, the VW logo, and the 914 part #.
Cap'n Krusty
Nov 21 2008, 09:15 AM
"2L" Whatever for? They only fit 2L cars? That one goes in the BS file. As for being cracked by the use of a torque wrench by "ham-handed garage mechanics", you're SUPPOSED to put 'em on with a torque wrench, the use of which will NEVER damage the wheels, unless maybe you're using it as a hammer.
The Cap'n
Jax914
Nov 21 2008, 10:16 AM
I think he meant "impact gun" - which everyone (except every working mechanic in the world!) knows you should never use to put a wheel on a car.
They are commonly called the 2 litre fuchs or 4-spoke fuchs.
This thread could also be called "Fuchs or Fachs"
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