Newbie Question re: Wheels 1982 911SC

[ssinwell]

Still sorta new to Planet 911. Have a nice 82SC with about 70K miles, just acquired from the original owner. Engine checks out nice, and so I am proceeding to upgrade and sort it out a bit more, including the wheels. Will not be a track car, more of a weekend let it loose kind of thing.

Still has the original 15x6 and 15x7 cookie cutter wheels, but tire choices seem thin, so I think I want to with 16x6 and 16x7 wheels. Here are some newbie questions:

Maxilite - simple question with whether standard size center caps will fit into these wheels, or will I need to do something funky.

Fuchsfelge - same question as above.

Fuchs - ok here is the really dumb question - I have read in a post that Porsche sells new Fuchs (for example PN 911.362.115.07). Question 1 - are these different than Fuchsfelge? (2) Do we think they are forged and therefore a "better" product?


Sorry for the noob questions, just trying to figure it out, the thought of procuring few Fuchs, assuming they are technically superior, is appealing even though I will need to shell out serious dollars.

Thx!

[Locker537]

https://www.fuchsfelgeusa.com/ - New Fuchs, from the original maker. You can buy them through Pelican as well.

They are very nice.

The original center caps fit. You can of course run without them.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by ssinwell

Still sorta new to Planet 911. Have a nice 82SC with about 70K miles, just acquired from the original owner. Engine checks out nice, and so I am proceeding to upgrade and sort it out a bit more, including the wheels. Will not be a track car, more of a weekend let it loose kind of thing.

Still has the original 15x6 and 15x7 cookie cutter wheels, but tire choices seem thin, so I think I want to with 16x6 and 16x7 wheels. Here are some newbie questions:

Maxilite - simple question with whether standard size center caps will fit into these wheels, or will I need to do something funky.

Fuchsfelge - same question as above.

Fuchs - ok here is the really dumb question - I have read in a post that Porsche sells new Fuchs (for example PN 911.362.115.07). Question 1 - are these different than Fuchsfelge? (2) Do we think they are forged and therefore a "better" product?


Sorry for the noob questions, just trying to figure it out, the thought of procuring few Fuchs, assuming they are technically superior, is appealing even though I will need to shell out serious dollars.

Thx!

The above will use oe late centers
keep in mind that even oe Porsche Fuchs used 3 different center caps

for instance 8x15 Fuchs came in 3 generations
1) 911.361.020.02*- smaller hole in center to accept 3-prong center caps

2) 911.361.020.12*- larger hole in center to accept 'ring'-type center cap, 'hubcentric' hub

3) 911.361.020.42*- as above but slightly heavier wheel

The new Fuchsfelge seem to be somewhat lighter than the older oe Fuchs

I'd think a bit more on what you want
some better choices are
7 & 8 x15 usual tire choices 205/50 & 225/50 or 205/50 & 225/45
or 7 & 8 x16 usual tire choices 205/55 * 225/50 or 205/50 & 225/45
or 7 & 9 x16 usual tire choice 205/50 & 245/45

the actual tire choices depend on want you want to emphasize about the cars performance

[911MANN]

My '83SC came with Fuchs 6&7x16 in 1988 when I bought her. A year later, I put the 7x16 up front and bought 8x16 for the rear. Very nice improvement in handling stability, keeping the same tire sizes. Since you are starting from scratch, I advise against 6&7.

I bought the new Fuchsfelge 9x16 a year ago; now just waiting for my current tires to wear or reach age limits before using the new 9 rears with new, wider 245s.

I've been very happy with my 7&8x16, but Bill can advise you more precisely. Sorry I cannot comment on the 9x16 yet.

[Bill Douglas]

7 & 8 x 16 somehow look right on the SC.

I had 6 & 7's and it looked a bit anaemic.

I got two Maxilites and the center caps didn't fit. I got stuck into them with pliers and a hammer and they now fit. Why they didn't make the hole the same size I do not know

[GaryR]

I would say check what tire choices you have for the different sizes also, you may find a 17" wheel will afford you many more options than a 15" or 16"...