Fuchs wheel question
03-30-2002, 02:32 PM
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Fuchs wheel question
Hello to all!
I want to ask if anyone know for sure from what
material the early Fuchs wheels was made (14x5.5) from an early 911/912.I want to weld some small dents in my wheels and I want to know the correct material to use.
Thank you for your input,
Jim Andritsakos
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I want to ask if anyone know for sure from what
material the early Fuchs wheels was made (14x5.5) from an early 911/912.I want to weld some small dents in my wheels and I want to know the correct material to use.
Thank you for your input,
Jim Andritsakos
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03-30-2002, 11:35 PM
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Hello Mike!
Well, thanks for the reply, but from what they are made: alloy or magnesium ?
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Well, thanks for the reply, but from what they are made: alloy or magnesium ?
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04-01-2002, 10:16 AM
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They're cast Magnesium alloy and they're the lightest factory wheels Porsche ever sold. I don't believe you can forge Magnesium, but it really casts well. Excellent flow properties.
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04-01-2002, 10:19 AM
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I'm sorry, I didn't read the post. WHen I saw someone called forged magnesium I was thinking of a magnesium wheel Porsche sold briefly. These wheels should be the Fuchs forged aluminum wheels.
04-01-2002, 02:59 PM
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There is a company in Newton Ma that can fix them for you. Called Rim and Wheelworks, 800-261-0495.
I have used them for years (I'm in the auto service business) and can tell you they are the best. Good luck. <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />
I have used them for years (I'm in the auto service business) and can tell you they are the best. Good luck. <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />
