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Old 03-13-2008, 03:42 PM
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Having read this forum for a while now, I've witnessed the near universal love Rennlisters have for fuch wheels. It doesn't seem that you all can agree on anything other than Fuchs are the greatest wheels to ever shod a 944. Why? What's so cool about them? Why are they so much better then phone dials or turbo twists, or anything else? Are they ultra rare? What's their story?
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Three things

Classic Porsche Look - First debuted back in 1967 on the 911S
Light and strong - Forged aluminum wheels are not that common, but are strong and lighter than similar cast wheels.
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But arent the trash can lid (928) wheels lighter?
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How can you not like this wheel, it is just Porsche perfect in every way.



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Trash cans look like trash...

The Fuch's are very flexible as far as looks go. Painted. polished, stock. Plenty of options.
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Originally Posted by Smokiemon944
Trash cans look like trash...

The Fuch's are very flexible as far as looks go. Painted. polished, stock. Plenty of options.
+1 Fuchs have many options are light and strong:











...Trash cans always look like trash cans even when polished



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But they are light... even if they look bad
I personaly like the turbo twist and boxster wheel.
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Originally Posted by 86_951_
Having read this forum for a while now, I've witnessed the near universal love Rennlisters have for fuch wheels. It doesn't seem that you all can agree on anything other than Fuchs are the greatest wheels to ever shod a 944. Why? What's so cool about them? Why are they so much better then phone dials or turbo twists, or anything else? Are they ultra rare? What's their story?
if you don't know, i ain't gonna tell you
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Thanks Gina,
Pics tell the story better than words.
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Personally all they have going for them is lightness.... Theyre not that attractive.... And too narrow.
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come on guys. They are manhole covers, not trashcan lids!
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On a 911 I love them... on the 944 I have to admit that I love phonies... hehehe.
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i prefer the PDs on a 944
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Originally Posted by Cone_eater
But they are light... even if they look bad
I personaly like the turbo twist and boxster wheel.
me too, i've got the crab claws.

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I will say having never owned a porsche until now. They grew on me. I didnt like them at first. wanted the twists. more like a car of today. but..... Now I wouldnt want any other rim. Love them...
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