Why can't I fit Fuchs on a 964?
 

What is the offset issue? can I use spacers or change the 964 hubs back to 911 ones to make the Fuchs fit? I'm backdating a 964 to a 73 Carrera RS look and my only obstacle is fitting the proper wheels.

it is an offset issue. (i'm not sure about caliper clearance)

the 964 requires a wheel with a high offset number, the Fuchs have a low offset number. ...basically, spacers would just make the situation worse.

there was an article in Excellence magazine where a fellow did a 964 to RS backdate. He had custom Fuchs made.

max

if you go down the page to a post by Jack Olsen, you'll see a link to the 6 pages of the Excellence article.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9183&perpage=20&highlig ht=carrera%20rs&pagenumber=2

max

I think Fikse makes a Fuchs replica in 17" size. Not sure about the offset for a 964, but they are beautiful wheels if not a bit expensive.

Actually, HRE makes a 17 inch Fuchs replica. You can also get them from Lindsey Racing.

Jeff

Are these replicas forged like the Fuchs or cast to look like them but are not as strong?

It is possible to find a set of rough 16x6 Fuchs, cut out the centers and have 17" rim halves installed. Custom offsets are easy. I think that is what Jack used on his BB.

The HRE's are forged 3 peice wheels, I thought about adding them to my car until I got bitten by the Kinesis Super Cups, now I think I'll go that route when the time comes, plus they'll show off the calipers better, but the HRE's do look very nice in person.

See this link. There is a picture midway through.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=137157&highlight=carrer a+script