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Which wheels do you like better on a 914 period correct Fuchs or Mahles? Which are more valuable/desirable?
I prefer the Fuchs, but I have BOTH 
Mahles. Fuchs are more common.
QUOTE(markb @ Jun 23 2009, 09:20 AM) 
Mahles. Fuchs are more common.
Fuchs. They just look right.
Fuchs ... the finish is better; they are forged rather than pressure cast.
Mahles ... you might as well get Pedrinis.
Mahles ... you might as well get Pedrinis.
I personally like Fuchs, but Babydoll has Mahles, so I guess I like them both.
QUOTE(Domimax @ Jun 23 2009, 04:56 PM)
Which wheels do you like better on a 914 period correct Fuchs or Mahles? Which are more valuable/desirable?
are you talkin' about 4-lug or 5-lug
and ...
... from far, rar away
....if its 4 lug.... and especially if its 5 lug...
... Mahles
... Mahles
QUOTE(markb @ Jun 23 2009, 09:20 AM)
Mahles. Fuchs are more common.
To me the four lug Fuchs say 914 more than any other wheel.
I like them both. The Fuchs polish up nice and the Mahles that came on my car originally look good in a flat bare aluminum finish, IMHO.
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I think 5-lug Fuchs are the best looking wheels ever made...I love love love them. That said, gas burners are amazingly light, and I can certainly appreciate 'em from that standpoint. Still though, I say Fuchs. 
QUOTE(Domimax @ Jun 23 2009, 07:56 AM)
Fuchs or Mahles?
Fuchs that, I have a set of the Mahles that got Linda a Best -4 at the WCC 06. They have looked GREAT on all of the cars I have put them on. Currently on The NARB. Done by Al Reed black with pollished lips. Sorry no pics here as I am at work.
Fuchs.
The only Mahle that would change that is ones where the spines are chromed. It looked awesome.
The only Mahle that would change that is ones where the spines are chromed. It looked awesome.
Pedrinis.
QUOTE(bbrown @ Jun 23 2009, 10:41 AM)
Pedrinis.
Thanks for all the replies. Seems to be a near equal split. Maybe put Fuchs on the front and Malhes on the rear?
You never did say...4 or 5 lug?
4 lug Mahle. 4 lug Fuchs look too flat for me
Fuchs for me... to me it is THE stock -4 wheel.
QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Jun 23 2009, 10:59 AM)
You never did say...4 or 5 lug?
The ones am looking at a 4 lugs.
Fuchs on light colored cars, Mahles on darker
I'm kinda partial to polished Mahles... but it's okay to chose what YOU like.
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I definitely go with Mahles!
The fuchs just don't look right on that car, and I think it is the fact that it is an even and low number of slots/spokes. Effectively, the fuchs have 4 spokes, while the Mahles have 8.
I'll have to find a quote from Bob Cumberford discussing the error in using an even number of spokes on a wheel. He was discussing the tragedy that was the Saturn Ion at the time, but the design issue is still the same with an effective 4 spoke wheel (cover).
As for Pedrinis, I never liked them, seemed too feminine for an angular car like the 914.
The fuchs just don't look right on that car, and I think it is the fact that it is an even and low number of slots/spokes. Effectively, the fuchs have 4 spokes, while the Mahles have 8.
I'll have to find a quote from Bob Cumberford discussing the error in using an even number of spokes on a wheel. He was discussing the tragedy that was the Saturn Ion at the time, but the design issue is still the same with an effective 4 spoke wheel (cover).
As for Pedrinis, I never liked them, seemed too feminine for an angular car like the 914.
Pedrinis
QUOTE(Domimax @ Jun 23 2009, 11:58 AM)
QUOTE(bbrown @ Jun 23 2009, 10:41 AM)
Pedrinis.
Thanks for all the replies. Seems to be a near equal split. Maybe put Fuchs on the front and Malhes on the rear?
No that would look
. Fuchs on one side Mahles on the other would be killer
QUOTE(rjames @ Jun 23 2009, 08:17 PM)
I'm kinda partial to polished Mahles... but it's okay to chose what YOU like.
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ok... those are the best looking mahles I've ever seen, I think! the polish makes them very nice...
I like the Fuchs better but the Mahles are such a close next choice, polished up nicely either adds to the car!
Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada
Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada
Our opinions do not really matter.
It is you car.
Put what ever you like on it.
There are thousands of pic's here.
Check them out and you decide.
As said before one type of wheel will look different on different colored cars.
Most of us have a collection of wheels, mahles, fuchs, aftermarket, and let us not forget the moon pie, as callled bu many.
The moon pie is now getting its day,
Once so common as the others cost so much more.
The moon pie is now concidered a rare wheel on a 914.
It is you car.
Put what ever you like on it.
There are thousands of pic's here.
Check them out and you decide.
As said before one type of wheel will look different on different colored cars.
Most of us have a collection of wheels, mahles, fuchs, aftermarket, and let us not forget the moon pie, as callled bu many.
The moon pie is now getting its day,
Once so common as the others cost so much more.
The moon pie is now concidered a rare wheel on a 914.
All Mahle, all day. Fuchs suchs.
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