7x15 Wheel Question

[fbarrett]

Friends:

I have a set of early 1970s 7x15-in factory forged alloys on my '66 912 (I know they won't fit, but with 205/50-15s and spacers, they do), and I have a question about their center holes.

Two wheels have 70-mm center holes, and the stock Porsche center caps fit fine. The two others have 66-mm center holes, so the Porsche center caps (70-mm) are too large. I can find 70-mm caps, but when I ask if anyone knows about 66-mm caps, people look at me strangely. Does anyone here know anything about this?

The two 70-mm hole wheels are part 911 361 02 11 (the first eight numbers are forged in, and the "11" is stamped). The 66-mm center hole wheels are part number 911 361 02 01, and the "01" is stamped in.

Advice on where to find center caps would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

Frank

[fryardds]

Frank,

The earlier, small center hole Fuchs need a three prong cap that fits into the hole, instead of the later style ring type cap. If you would like a photo of one let me know, I think I have a few in storage somewhere.

[fbarrett]

Brian:

Thanks for the quick response. Yeah, I remember those pronged caps! Now where can I find two of them? Maybe in the depths of my own garage...

Frank

[ttweed]

Originally posted by fbarrett
Now where can I find two of them? Maybe in the depths of my own garage...

They are still available brand new, if you can't find them in your stash. I bought 4 not long ago for about $25/ea. for my 4.5 x 15" Fuchs.
TT

[rexav8r]

They'll NEVER fit !!! Sell me the wheels !!!

(they should have stayed on the car in the first place !!!!)

[fbarrett]

Richard:

Ha! When I sold you the E, I could have left the 7s on it, but the price would have been MUCH higher! Next you'll be wanting the sport seats that are in the '12. Too bad, I still fit in them!

Frank