Also the last picture shows the raised lip around the valve hole, flat 6s do not have this feature.


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Alan;
let me echo the 'thanks for a great post' comment. i will add one thing about the "bump" section around the valve stem area. this seems to have been "flattened out" sometime in '71. ie; no variation in the overall opening between the 2 spokes where the valve stem lives. i can post a pic, but will take a couple of days. someone else maybe have one handy. i think there were some of these on the 'for sale' page. on a different topic, i hear some say that there is a problem finding valve stems for these wheels due to the excessive depth of the forging at that point. comments ?
thanks again
cheers
jerry

Congratuataions Anders !!!
Also thanks for the extra info Jerry, from memory I think the valve bump stopped when the rim changed from deep to flat style. Just noticed your in S.F Bay Jerry, wish I was, its cold and wet here on the South Coast of England....

Alan

hi Alan;
well... the weather is definitely changing here. we've already had a couple of good storms. i may be heading your way for a vacation next year. for pix of "late" deep 6's try this;
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/172366-deep-6-fuchs.html
right part number, but no bump. i have 1 or 2 of these myself.
just one more thing to watch out for!
cheers
jerry

Alan,
Thanks for the info and very clear pictures, that really helps me understand the differences!

Thanks for the link Jerry, if you're coming over the UK make sure you let me know, you can borrow what ever early 911 I have to blast around the country roads. You must visit the south coast, it's great round here.

Thanks

Alan

Alan;
...or should i say "my newest best friend" ;-) many thanks for the kind offer! i'll be sure to keep you posted and please do let me reciprocate if you find yourself in my neck of the woods.
cheers
jerry

So this thread got me thinking about the possibilities of having deep fuchs on my '69 912. I went out today and looked at the rims, they have the 901.361.012.04 part number but are 5.5Jx15's. Are these considered "deep" fuchs? They have several of the features that were described in this thread.

-Britain

Hi Britan

Yours 5.5's are early fuchs and also good to have

here are some parts number:

Early fuchs 901.xxx....
901.361.012.01 4.5x15 42mm offset - 100mm backsize
901.361.012.04 5.5x15 42mm offset - 112mm backsize
901.361.012.06 6x15 36mm offset - 112mm backsize *deep dish *
901.361.012.05 7x15 49mm offset - 138mm backsize *911R*

Late fuchs 911.xxx....
911.361.020.10 6x15 late/flat


hope it helps

Alan.UK thanks alot mate SmileWavy

I'm looking for more fuchs you know ;)

hi Britain;
your 5.5's supposedly were only offered in '68, check your date stamps, but don't be worried if you don't find any. this was not consistent in the early days.
Anders;
thanks for more good information. as a note, the '72-'73 (approximately) version of the "flat" 6 is;
911.361.020.00 and takes the 3-prong cap, while the .10 wheel takes the ring-type.

best
jerry

I have just picked up a set of deep 6s and they are the later ones you were talking about Jerry, ie. Deep 6 style but without the raised lip around the valve.

I also had a guy contact me today who wants 12 4.5x15 for his ralley cars, wow.. who's got 12 4.5 fuchs?

Take it easy guys

Alan

Are you talking about the date stamp on the rims themselves? I will check this evening.

-Britain

i just checked a "non-bump" 6" deep. it's dated 10 70.

You have very nice collection of old Fuchs wheels, Alan. I love them too. I have never had 5.5X15 Fuchs, but I still have one pair of 4.5s and 6s for my ´51 Beetle. Couple of years ago I had 7 911R 7x15 rims. Then I sold a pair for my friend here, one full set to England and the last one to California somewhere. I still miss them sometimes. They were great under my 914 with 205/50 tires. The only problem with them was the transmission rations. They were too close with six. Thats why I chanced them to 16 inch wheels. They work better, but dont look as good :)

Alan,

Excellent Presentation - A big round of applause! One of the best posts!

Great Job.

Jason