Tech Lesson: 16" Fuchs variants and differences
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I noticed this about 5 years ago. I did the conversion from factory n/a brakes to 951 brakes. The 16" 911 Fuchs I had just bought would contact the caliper. Found out that the 15" Phone dials actually fit properly. What a waste of money, I don't even like the Fuchs all that much.
#32
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Originally Posted by sracer
So If I run 1/4" spacers can I get fuchs on the S2?
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So are you saying the 7x16s on my 930 wont fit my 951 but the 9x16s off my 930 will?
Ive been contemplating getting my 930 fuchs redone and putting them on the 951 since they are larger, but if they dont fit, then theres no bother.
Ive been contemplating getting my 930 fuchs redone and putting them on the 951 since they are larger, but if they dont fit, then theres no bother.
You could do what I did and put the 9" 930 wheels on the rear and the 8" 951 wheels on the front. This combo looks very good because it fills out the wheel wells perfectly and also gives you a nice tire size combo (225/245).
Powder coating an aluminum wheel makes it a bit weaker. It probably won't fail on you, but its something to consider.
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<<<<You could do what I did and put the 9" 930 wheels on the rear and the 8" 951 wheels on the front. This combo looks very good because it fills out the wheel wells perfectly and also gives you a nice tire size combo (225/245).>>>
Good idea.
Good idea.
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Ok,..... now I'm REALLy confused.
What Fuchs would work on my S2 Cabbie?? I really love the look and I think a polished set would look nice on it, or... some BBS old style mesh wheels.
Are fuchs available in 17"???
What Fuchs would work on my S2 Cabbie?? I really love the look and I think a polished set would look nice on it, or... some BBS old style mesh wheels.
Are fuchs available in 17"???
#36
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No Fuchs would work on your late offset car unless you put fender extensions on it. The wheels would stick out. Well, some really narrow 6" wide Fuchs might fit because they are so small but then what's the point?
Factory Fuchs are not available in 17". There are some companies that cut out the Fuchs centers and put them into a custom 3-piece wheel set. I suppose you could get a set of these made to fit your late offset but you are looking at big money.
Factory Fuchs are not available in 17". There are some companies that cut out the Fuchs centers and put them into a custom 3-piece wheel set. I suppose you could get a set of these made to fit your late offset but you are looking at big money.
#38
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Lindsey racing has 3piece 17" wheels with the 16" fuchs centres.
Jeff Alton's local Vancouver company (Pac West Performance) is working on making lightweight 17 and 18" fuchs with CNC'd centres.
Jeff Alton's local Vancouver company (Pac West Performance) is working on making lightweight 17 and 18" fuchs with CNC'd centres.
#40
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Originally Posted by chitown944
Tifo,
Can you post a few pics of the red fuchs on the car but with full body shots. I'm thinking I'm digging the red fuchs.
Can you post a few pics of the red fuchs on the car but with full body shots. I'm thinking I'm digging the red fuchs.
#41
I recently checked with Lindsey Racing and they have fitted their 17" wheels on a couple of 1986 951s with 1" spacers. It seems then they would be a direct fit for the late offset cars, but when I checked earlier on a set for my 968 they said no. Confusing.
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Originally Posted by sayporsha
I recently checked with Lindsey Racing and they have fitted their 17" wheels on a couple of 1986 951s with 1" spacers. It seems then they would be a direct fit for the late offset cars, but when I checked earlier on a set for my 968 they said no. Confusing.
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Hey! U-30AT St Paul - Took a few liberties with your car
See before and after. Painted the inner lip of the Fuchs a matching black and lowered the car about an inch and a half. Hope you dont mind. Photoshop is great.