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David E. Clark 06-26-2003 02:24 PM

Should I keep the BBS wheels or go back to Fuchs?
 
I bought my car in November and absolutely LOVE it! However, it has 7" BBS wheels on it. I'm trying to decide if I should keep these wheels. They are in great shape and I've not seen other early 911s with these wheels on them. I've also grown to like them. On the other hand, I'm a bit of a traditionalist and really like the black and silver Fuchs. Luckily for me, I got the original Fuchs from the previous owner. They are in bad shape but I'm sure it's nothing Al Reed couldn't correct. My question is, should I keep the BBS wheels on or refinish to black and silver (not polish) the original Fuchs? What do you guys think?

Thanks

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Kemo 06-26-2003 02:26 PM

sell the bbs wheels to offset the cost of getting the Fuchs refinished.

stone43 06-26-2003 02:30 PM

Although I am now a firm believer in polishing, the anodized fuchs would look much better than the BBS you have now.

steve911 06-26-2003 02:31 PM

ditto

B D 06-26-2003 02:35 PM

Fuchs all the way! The BBS don't do your car justice.

82Euro 06-26-2003 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stone43
Although I am now a firm believer in polishing, the anodized fuchs would look much better than the BBS you have now.
What he said!!!

masraum 06-26-2003 02:52 PM

I think the BBS look cool. Get the Fuchs refinished and keep both sets, one for the street and one for the track. You may not be on the track yet, but if you decide to getting another set of wheels can be pricey, and so can wearing out your street tires.

PS, you're like me, you need to lower that thing.

Tim Walsh 06-26-2003 02:56 PM

David,
After seeing (and driving {giggles like a girl}) I'd have to say I really like the BBS's in black but it's an longhood. It really deserves the fuchs. Keep the BBS's and slap them on just for a change or use them as track wheels.

Steve you beat me to it.

Jim Richards 06-26-2003 03:37 PM

Go with Fuchs.

Typical Fish 06-26-2003 04:01 PM

I think they are kind of "retro-cool" without being TOO retro.

Just my take on it, though.

sfierle 06-26-2003 04:12 PM

I know I'm in the minority, but the bbs look good on your car. Fuch are great (and common), but what's wrong with being different? Be unique!
Traditionalist don't hate me. Just my opinion.

stone43 06-26-2003 04:14 PM

Oh, make sure they mount the wheel weights on the inside this time (where you cannot see them).

rcm 06-26-2003 04:15 PM

fuchs

reesestewww 06-26-2003 04:30 PM

im diggin those BBS's

Paco Anton 06-26-2003 04:47 PM

I like the BBSs. If I weren't thosands of miles away I'd try to convince you to go with the Fuchs and sell the BBSs to me :)

Randy Webb 06-26-2003 04:56 PM

Important question: Which set is lighter?

And which is easier to clean?

Halm 06-26-2003 05:31 PM

Easiest question all day: Fuchs.

JeremyD 06-26-2003 05:46 PM

I like the BBS on your car - but the set I had (non P-car) were the absolute bugger to keep clean. Tha would be motivation enough for me.

North Coast Cab 06-26-2003 06:14 PM

Been there, done that. Loved the BBS wheels until I got the fuchs. See for yourself.

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And I would keep the BBS wheels. I sold mine for about $500 and now I'd love to have them for a set of autocross, DE wheels.

JG

jbripps 06-26-2003 06:47 PM

Those look like the BBS wheels I sold 2 years ago. I sold them to put Fuchs back on. I like 'em, but nothing looks better than fuchs on that body style. I should have kept the BBS for the track, as they are very durable. By the way, is your car set a little high?

regards and have fun,


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