Non-factory wheel choice

Slanski62 · 03-17-2016, 07:18 AM

Hi folks. This is my first post to this forum. I'm trying to decide what wheels to put on my 69 912. As background, even for a 912, my car is pretty basic. It doesn't even have a 5 speed tranny. It does have its original motor and transmission though. My goal for the car is to make it factory correct. However, due to POs modifications, it won't be very original. For instance, I'm having to replace the dash, door panels and pockets, seats, paint, and wheels.

The car came with chrome steelies that were replaced with 14" Fuchs. I can get reproduction steelies that will look correct but they're not KPZ or Lemmerz. Or I can get genuine Fuchs, but they won't be period correct. They're 6" so they won't look like 69 Fuchs.

So finally my question: which wheel will enhance the value of my car more? Or, given all the other factors, does it even matter?

Thanks for your opinions.

Steve

dienstuhr · dienstuhr's Garage

Personally, I love the look of painted steel wheels on longhoods, so my vote would be for repro steelies.

I think that if it's not possible to get genuine replacement wheels, repros would be OK if disclosed upon sale. At the very least you would have the correct stock look. Would love to see pics of the car!

Cheers

d.

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

Steve, 15 X 6" Fuchs were available in 1969, so you can get a proper look with Fuchs.

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

Check the date codes of the 14" Fuchs, they came on 911Es & 914-6s.
I would keep the 14s..

Southbay356 · 03-17-2016, 09:40 AM

new repro no date steelies VS non matching but dated original steelies ?

its not that hard to find 1968-69-70 original steelies but it is hard to find 4 or 5 same date coded set

zedsn · 03-19-2016, 11:22 AM

I did have a complete set of 5.5x15 1969 chrome steelies that I had rechromed and later sold so they are out there. The new chrome wheels that Stoddard sells look the part as well and unless you pull the hubcap who is going to know the dates or not. There were also some aluminum aftermarket wheels that were available. Since your car has had some things done to it I would put on what you personally like and just drive the car.