Ruf speedlines vs 930 Fuchs
 

hello pelicans,

I have two sets of wheels for my 87' 911 coupe. i would like to know which wheel holds more value.
-mint all original 16x7 and 16x9 930 fuchs wheels
or
-mint Ruf Speedlines 17x8 and 17x9

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thanks in advance.

In MHO, Fuchs

always worried about value. sheesh. If you are worried about how much you can sell it for later you're in the wrong game.
Which do you prefer on the car aesthetically and performance-wise? Keep the set you like best. There's your answer.

Those are both gorgeous sets; I say the Ruf's are more valuable....

Ruf speedlines vs 930 Fuchs
 

I'd run the set of Ruf wheels and keep the Fuchs for stock.
From what I've seen, the speedlines are bringing a bigger buck.

Let me know if you're selling...


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Ruf speedlines vs 930 Fuchs
 

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Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated.

What are you interested in?

No need to be hard on the OP re: value. Maybe he likes both of them about equally, only wants to keep one, and wants to sell whichever set he can get more money for.

If you are selling the car the Fuchs will give you a higher price on the car. If you are selling the wheels the Speedlines will sell for more by themselves.

Definitely the Fuchs.

The RUF wheels all day long, but I am totally biased.

Cannot go wrong either way, beautiful car. Really looks nice with both sets.

I think Matt is spot on:
If you are selling the car the Fuchs will give you a higher price on the car. If you are selling the wheels the Speedlines will sell for more by themselves.

Thank you everyone for the kind feed back! Everyone has been super helpful.

Think Fuchs will by far outrun Ruf Speedlines in the long run. (5 years ->)

Reasons:
- currently lots of 930's are with incorrect wheels.
- when the "big wheel fever" is over, those 930's will start looking for correct wheels
- speedlines are "aftermarket" wheel for 911's and 930's. More will come to market, when cars are returned to original spec, but there are fewer folks looking to modify.

Anticipate that for all 930 parts. 930's have been modded a lot during the years, many will return to stock.

So you're predicting that the automotive geeks, nerds and dweebs are going to take over?! What a crying shame that would be; returning a performance car back to its as delivered, overly neutered state is the antithesis of sports-car-ism!

The funny thing about that prediction is that the people I'm familiar with, that bought 930s in relatively stock trim and then slowly dipped their toes in the modifications pool (after fretting over "ohhhhh the rising values"), always comment along the lines of "why did I wait so long - much better car now". :)

I disagree. For starters there are many more 930 wheels than 930s, both because of crashed dead cars and because for many years they were a readily available aftermarket dealer purchased item.

Far fewer sets of genuine RuF Speedlines were made and sold. And they've always been held in high regard and desireable. They are seen as a period correct high end upgrade. I don't see their value tanking.

at 7.5kg for 9's, Fuchs wheels are the ultimate performance mod. :)

I like both wheels btw., and also Speedlines are period correct for many 930's

One thing that may have been overlooked is that the widths you gave for the Speedlines are for anarrow body Carrera and not a 930. Still worth a fair bit but the 9" and 10" speedlines may be a bit more.

I agree with Matt.
I view RUF products equal to Porsche with regards to value and originality. But I'm not searching for a sub 20,000 mile car for my collection either.

And I think the car looks better with the RUF wheels.

Personally I like the look of the Ruf wheels on an IB car better than the fuchs. The issue I have with them are they are HEAVY. Nearly 30lbs a wheel which is at least 10 lbs per wheel heavier than a fuchs wheel. Thats a lot of extra unsprung weight if you care about such things.

As it seems most people just stare at their 911's these days rather than drive them, perhaps performance is less important than looks in the new aircooled 911 world ;)

Todd

[QUOTE=Rawknees'Turbo;930036 What a crying shame that would be; returning a performance car back to its as delivered, overly neutered state is the antithesis of sports-car-ism!

Lots of unmolested (what a poor description used by some ) 930s left for those who want/ need a stock one. My "basket of unredeemable deplorable" 930s will remain modded for my pleasure. Back to topic. Fuchs over RUF (stock vs mod ) an exception as in this case I have heard RUF wheels add to the unsprung weight so Fuchs would be my choice of these two.

Just FYI.

The 17's are now produced by a different supplier, and are forged. I weighed one 10" last night IN the shipping box at 24.8lbs.

Still not a lightweight, but they have reduced their weight by a fair margin.

On the unmolested vs stock. Improved items made for the 930 after 1975 from original manufacturers ie; period wider than Fuchs wheels by BBS, period improved seats by Recaro, better radios by Blaupunkt and performance race parts for engine, suspension,, brakes that Porsche themselves "modded " for the 930 should hardly be considered molesting. Of course the rebodied to a configuration / design Porsche never dreamed of or with chevy motors, well that is a different story. So to me Fuchs, wider period BBS are best. Ruf wheels on a Ruf, yes, although they are one of the best looking of most wheels for a period substitute for a later 930.

The Fuchs should sell for more on your car. Subjectively I just like the simple black contrast to your gray car. The deep dish Fuchs��

wheels
 

I had a few Turbos and had both sets of wheels.Nothing like unsprung weight.Ruf wheels had to pass the German TUV standard & they are heavier.I like the Fuchs but the BBS 3 Piece have always been my choice.Put on what you enjoy & envision & drive it.Fred

Thank you everyone that has commented.

I'm sure both sets will be up for sale soon.

who cares. keep both. two different sets of tires. change em up when you have date. they're like shoes. one pair is never enough.