Gator_86_951

The Fuchs for our 930 are in bad need of refinishing. The have been in some of those tire-tote bags in a garage in Florida for almost 10 years, and before that time, I was using them as my track wheels (this was of course before 930 and 911 values exploded). They still have a set of badly corded khumos on there. I somehow managed to never bend or seriously damage any of the four.

I will eventually get them refinished, but given their value (it seems), was thinking to buy a set of repop fuchs like the Maxilites Doug (Amber Gramps) turned me onto. I can always get some of my money back out of them anyways, if they are high enough quality.

If I can find the right ones, then I can have them dropped shipped along with tires from tire rack, and then parents can schedule a time to have everything put together in Florida.

Any thoughts?

bv shady

Lots, of options depending on Budget. Maxilites, Euromeister, Fikse, Lindsey, Braid. I went with Euromeisters for $800 for all 4 in 930 fitment. I am satisfied for the price.-Paul

fastdiablo

What is the value of your Fuchs these days? I see reference to their value often, but how expensive have they actually gotten?

Gator_86_951

Honestly not sure. They are original to the car. Would like to be educated in that too. Certainly more expensive than some repops.

bv shady

The rear 16x9's are the ones in demand. Lots of front 16x7's to be had. Recent selling prices for rears in great condition http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...za-re-11s.html

theiceman

I was at Heshey and it was nuts

some guy wanted 2200 for 4 7s ( not saying they were getting it )
one guy had two 8s for 2500
I dont think I even saw any 9s

just to put things in perspective I payed 450 bucks for 4 7s about 5 years ago.

I bought 2 930 spacers for 30 bucks and a bag of extended studs for 10 . This is to push the back 7s out by about an inch to give the appearance of 8s. An economical compromise I can live with.

theiceman

yeah those things sold in a day .. so tells you they should really be listed more than that ..

Gator_86_951

Yeah, the 9s are the ones that are rare. Seems like my repop idea isn't a bad one, just not sure which ones to get. Don't mind spend 1500 or so on that.

bv shady

Fikse-$6400 set
Linea Corse=@$1500 set
Euromeister=@$1000 set
Braid= @$3200 set
The latter 3 are available on Pelican....Really depends on your needs/usage/budget

needspeed

SunCoast has real forged Fuchs in 16x7 and 16x8 for about $1k ea.

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUFUCHS168.html

Jherriott

Damnit! They used to have 16x9 fuchs at Suncoast! That's what i get for not pulling the trigger!!!

Gator_86_951

Spoke to Pops and Mom tonight and said I would try and get the wheels purchased for drop shipment this weekend. I am now seeing there are some larger diameter sizes that are slightly different than the original ones. Maybe I should get some 17s or 18s?

Amber Gramps

So I guess you didn't get the Maxilites when we talked about them???

http://maxilite.ch/de/galerie-video/galerie/porsche

They have a US distributor based in Florida that sells what you are looking for at something like $240/ on ebay

Do it already.

rusnak

I bought these when they were the last new in the box Fuchs in the U.S. back around 2005 or so. I paid around $880 each to Wheel Enhancement, who had them sitting on a shelf. I don't care what happens in the tire market. From my cold, dead hands.

Amber Gramps

Oh sure....next your gonna tell us you've got a Porsche Alligator, a 356, and a real 914/6