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Deep lipped Fuchs 15X6
I need to be educated on this one. What is the difference between these, beside appearance. The ones on the right look better but how are they different. Weight, durability, offset, etc....
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02-05-2003, 01:58 AM
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The ones on the right are the earlier, "deep lip" version. They look better, BUT they lack the hump that holds the tubeless tire in place. They need tubes. Lots of people don't use tubes in them, and you may get away with it with stiff/low sidewalls.
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02-05-2003, 07:33 AM
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I should of wrote that I knew the ones on the right are the deep version.
GeorgeK thanks for that information I would of never thought of that. That would add extra weight with a tube. Anybody else want to chime in on differences.
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I believe that the offsets are the same. I'd be very surprised if the weight difference between them or the difference in durability is significant.
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I'm using tubeless tires on deep lipped wheels, should I be worried.
This chart is courtesy of someone else. 
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No real concerns about running tubeless tires on the Fuchs wheels without the safety bead ... unless you don't happen to notice when the pressure gets below 15 psi! The only problem with beads popping off the rim is in a 'flat' situation running at speed ... fender damage could result, but hitting something would also cause even worse damage! Not a significant risk if you pay attention to your tire pressures ...
Both versions of the 6" Fuchs wheel have the same offset, and are very close in weight. The early version is perhaps a bit stronger, given the inner 10 reinforcement ribs at the edge of the petal where it blends/transitions to the rim, and deeper spoke design.
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