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fuchs replicas
Can anyone recommend a good set of fuchs replicas? I'm looking for a set of 16x8's for the rear, but would rather not shell out $450 plus each for real ones.
I've seen the repros available at TireRack and Performance Products, but they just don't look quite right. Am I wrong? Also, wondering if 16x8's will just bolt up on a 1983 SC without any issues or use of spacers. Thanks, Rob
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when 8x16 was oem they had ET10.6, 9x16 had ET15, either will fit the rear of an SC/Carrera flared car w/o any issues whatso ever.
As the ET # goes down the wheel sticks outboard further, as it goes up it projects inboard further, as the width goes up it projects both ways equally unless there is a change in ET
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something I have always wanted to see: Does anyone have a picture of a replica 16x8 or 9 lying next to a real 16x8 or 9?
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geez that looks nice! Might make more sense just to go to 17s as these are fairly priced.
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the 17's do look awesome, but that would necessitate new rubber, etc....
options, options... Thanks to everyone for the info.
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Better tire availability with 17's, too.
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How do they fit with a turbo look rear end like mine?
What kind of spacers do you need to make them flush with the fender (or darn close) One guy I spoke to about wheels warned me not to use the 17" replicas since they are 'cast' not 'forged' but I believe he has bias, since he'd like to sell me what he 'has' not what I want. 
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moses:
assume the targa with the rota's is lowered quite a bit?
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Jeff Alton is now taking orders for his forged 17's. I think they are about $2400... no offense to Rota at all...
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I know a few people were testing the Rota's out on the track. Are they still holding up well? I do not remember seeing anything about any failures yet.
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I just put a set of 9"s (Euromeister Replicas) on the back of my '85 with original 7"s in front. I've eyeballed them really hard and noticed a slight difference in the "gleam" coming off the aluminum portion of the wheel. Not noticeable to anyone but a Pelican for the most part.
I am thrilled with the difference in overall appearance my car has a whole new persona I can only describe as "yolked". Plus the obvious advantage of having two more inches of rubber on each rear tire. Scott
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got any pics you can post as this is what I wanted to do. I actually wanted to polish the outer lip...so it might not even look different at all?
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You bet Terry,
I'll take some this weekend when I get her out in the sun. I'd love to know your polishing results, small price to pay a couple of pics. I just bought them and put them on last week so they're brand new. More later, Scott
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Thanks guys for the plugs. The Rota's that Moses worked on are hard to beat at the price.
We developed a product for our racing clients already ordering our 3 piece wheels that allows them to have a fuchs center. The Rota's look great and are good value for sure. Our offering will be available in 18 inch including offsets for late model 996/997 and Boxsters/Caymans. We are also producing 15 inch wheels in 9 and 11 (or wider) that will relplicate accurately the RSR fuchs of the day. Cheers
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When looking at the rotas vs. the original, the only obvious give-away is the sharpness of the rim lines. If they were polished and softened I think they would be nearly indistinguishable from the originals.
Does anyone currently sell (off the shelf) 11js? Id like to run 9js in the front, 11js in the rear. Can I buy those anywhere today?
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