What the Fuchs?

[Eli W]

OK I'm looking at getting some fuchs for my 1969 911 E.

I was thinking about getting 16 by 6 for the car.

What is a reasonable amount I should pay for a set of 4?

I'm not hung up on getting a set of 15 by 5.5 that cost an insane amount.

[Eli W]

Joe is that in driving condition?

[kugelfischer]

IMO, 16" wheels (especially) 16X6 look terrible on an early car. If you want a better set of wheels on they cheap I'd reccommend 15X6 ring-type center cap wheels. These can be had in driver condition for about the same price.

Just my $0.02

Good luck with your search.

[j911brick]

I usually pay no more than $250 per wheel. Sometimes as little $150.

[jstobo]

The advantage of 16" wheels is that you you can use lower aspect ratio tires(50 or 55) and have the same height and widths. I don't think they look that bad.

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by kugelfischer

IMO, 16" wheels (especially) 16X6 look terrible on an early car. If you want a better set of wheels on they cheap I'd reccommend 15X6 ring-type center cap wheels. These can be had in driver condition for about the same price.

Just my $0.02

Good luck with your search.

Really? I like how my car looks with 16x6 Fuchs and 205/55-16 tires:



With stock torsion bars I delevoped a rear inner fender rub.

After consultation with Jeff Gamroth (Rothsport Road and Race) and Steve Weiner I went to Turbo T-bars (21 mm front/26 mm rear) to reduce squat and roll. I had Rothsport do a decent lower/align/corner balance during which they discovered a bent banana arm (which was replaced). I no longer have any more issues.

[BK911]

I don't think the 16s look bad, but 15s definite look better imo. Flat 6s aren't too expensive.

[Eli W]

OK, I think I will go for 15" then.

Suggestions on places to pick them for a good price. Feebay seems like they are high.

[Eli W]

Is 1500 bucks way out of line for deep 6"s with hearts?

[kugelfischer]

Depends on condition. If they're drivable, that's a fair price.

[Eli W]

OK, the wheels are not deep 6" the are for a 76 car, but the wheels are very drivable.

I have a 1969 is getting deep 6 critical or not?

[kugelfischer]

$1500 for '76 dated 6" wheels is on the high side unless they are PERFECT (never installed perfect).
Deep 6 wheels are correct for a '69. They are only important if you want period correct wheels. If not, any 6X15 Fuchs is going to fit and work on the car.

[Eli W]

OK cool, I will wait for a better deal. They are not perfect I will let them pass then.

[kugelfischer]

Good luck with your search. For quick reference, wheels dated prior to '73 are going to be worth more than post-'73. The earlier wheels take 3-prong center caps and are more desirable, but otherwise all 6X15 Fuchs are the same quality and spec.

[Eli W]

OK need some advice, 14 by 5.5 what about those?

[BK911]

That's what was stock on my 71e targa.

[ClickClickBoom]

Here ya go:
porsche 911 fuchs

[Eli W]

OK, thanks for everyone's input.

I picked up a set of 4 14 by 5.5s for about a grand. They need to be refinished but they look to be in good shape.

Two are 1969's like my car one is 1968 the other is a 70. Still when I get them done and the guy I'm using is very good with Fuchs they should be worth 2000.

Does that sound about right?

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Eli W

OK need some advice, 14 by 5.5 what about those?

Came on 911Es as part of the "comfort" package, also came on the 914-6 & 76 912E. They would be fine.

[Series900]

i have 4 NOS 14's, when the perfect original parts are needed, make a ridiculous offer