Rudge Wheels

Kweiswurm · 08-20-2002, 01:43 PM

I have a 1965 356 C with disc brakes. I would like to find a set of Rudge windmill mags for this car. Should be in good shape and not bent.

derwhite · 09-01-2002, 05:30 PM

What do you mean by "Rudge windmill wheels"?

CW

Kweiswurm · 09-03-2002, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by derwhite
What do you mean by "Rudge windmill wheels"?

CW

The kind of wheel that was found on the early 911S circa 1965, 1966, 1967... They are 15 inch 5 hole pattern and common I believe is 5 to 5.5 inches wide

derwhite · 09-03-2002, 08:55 PM

Hi Klaus,

I understand what you mean. I have them on my 65 C Coupe.
I think the wheels are known as "star alloys" or "Porsche alloys", I'm sure there are other names. I used 5.5 x 14 Porsche star alloys that came off of early 914's and certain 911/912's (I don't remember the year). I had two objectives in mind, change the wheels, and lower the car. The 14's with low profile tires lowered the car quite a bit. When I bought the wheels, which are pretty hard to find in 14 inch size, I had them refinished - flat black with only the outer portion of the rim polished shinny brignt. The alloy wheels are also a lot lighter than the stock 4.5 x 15 Porsche chrome wheels. They look great. I did have some problems with the tires rubbing the inside of the fender front and rear. The solution was a 1/4 inch spacer on the front wheels, and grinding off about 1/2 inch of the lip of the piece that holds the rubber bump damper up under the rear fenders. Having done that, everything clears even on tight turns. I like the change, but can
easily put the stock chrome wheels back on.

Regards,

Charlie White
Scottsdale, Arizona

Kweiswurm · 09-04-2002, 08:00 AM

Thanks for the data, now are you willing to sell them or do you have a source of 4 additional wheels? I think the 14 inch would be nice but I am willing to stay with 15 inch if necessary.

derwhite · 09-04-2002, 08:23 PM

I see these wheels come up for sale occassionally on Ebay, both
14's and 15's. I would recommend not going bigger than 15 x 15.5. Don't want to sell mine, but you might seek a seller via
the 356 Registry Talk list, sign up at:

http://www.356registry.org/

Sign up for the Talk list, which is a email list. Send an email
to the common email address, and 1500+ guys get it. Good
place to find stuff and get advice on 356's and parts. Also
try the 912 Registry at:

http://www.356registry.org/

Post a wanted ad.

Regards,

Charlie White
Scottsdale, Arizona USA

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

I have a set of 5.5X14 Fuchs, I was going to use them on a 914, but I really want 7X15s for it.

Bobboloo · Bobboloo's Garage

I saw a set of Rudges today Sat.14 at the German Autofest in Ventura. They were out in the swapmeet area. Excellent condition. They looked like they were 14's with the knock-offs.(Windmill) Very rare and pricey.
Just like the ones on Steve McQueens Speedster.

Bobby