John McM

Reminds me when I first laid eyes on mine. I too would love to see 18" Fuchs on a 964.

Mine are 17" and the car is in the shop being lowered right now. To be honest I haven't lusted after 18" to date as I don't see much difference compared to say the 18" on my Turbo 3.6.

NineMeister

Fuchs do two finishes, satin black spokes or anodised, obviously these are the ones with the anodised spokes. RS wheels would have a dual colour anodised finish on the dish, new Fuchs have a single colour finish.

The wheels are being fitted onto a modified C2 which has Big Reds fitted, I'll post photos of the car and take a few more close ups to show the caliper clearance behind the wheels.

NineMeister

Thanks!

Courtesy of a newly acquired Sigma 105 f2.8 DG Macro HSM on my D7000, great lens, very pleased with it. Apologies for the white balance as they were taken for my customer late at night in my office under a single fluorescent tube.

Jcx

I like these new fuchs wheels but feel that they should be gloss black in the centre...

Paul284pt

Thanks Colin,

I'm hoping to do without spacers.

Cheers,
Paul

NineMeister

Tyres arrived yesterday:

Jjm4life

Slightly if topic, i was under the impression 235 would be the proper size with a 265 rear..

Paul284pt

Hi Colin,

I've same tyre sizes going on mine:

225/40ZR18 fronts
265/35ZR18 rears

Are you using 15mm spacers on the rear? I think that's what I'll have to use.

Cheers,
Paul

NineMeister

We will work that out on the car when it comes in Paul. If I have time I might fit two of them to my 964 to check clearances before the customer arrives, however as we have a shop rammed with cars at the moment I've left my red one at home so that won't be for a day or two.

Nylasurf

I have just purchased a set of 17" (8" front 9" rear) fuchs wheels for my 964 and wanted to get some feedback on tire sizing. 85% of my driving will be on the street and 15% track and autocross days. The tire selection is more important than the wheel. Part of that equation is making sure that I properly size the tires for overall diameter, but wanted to know everyone’s feeling on width and the balance/Turn in feedback experience you all have had.

I have a C4 targa and am very aware of the importance of matching rolling circumference between the front and rear axles. I am upgrading from 16" D90s and currently have this set-up:

Front: 205/55ZR16s (16x6 D90 wheels)
Rear: 225/50ZR16s (16x7 D90 wheels)
This gives me both wheels an overall diameter of 632mm

Known recommended sizes
The most popular is:
Front: 225/45ZR17s 634mm overall diameter
Rear: 255/40ZR17s 636mm overall diameter

Other possible are:
Front: 215/45ZR17s 626mm overall diameter
Rear: 245/40ZR17s 628mm overall diameter

Front: 235/45ZR17s 644mm overall diameter
Rear: 265/40ZR17s 644mm overall diameter

Front: 225/45ZR17s 634mm overall diameter
Rear: 285/40ZR17s 632mm overall diameter

My question is of the above tire sizing…does anyone have experience with any of the sizing and what was your general feeling on ride characteristics. I am leaning towards a 215 front and 245 rear as I hope that would provide a good balance of the rear being able to move and the front sticking more also I can get Pilot Super Sports in that size at a good price.

Thank you all for your knowledge...

964George

I also have a C4 which used to have the setup of Fronts 225x45x17 and Rears 255x40x17
I found that the fronts really tramlined badly and it wasn't pleasant, IMO.
I now have Fronts 205x50x17 and Rears 255x40x17 which I believe is how they come from the factory...
The car now feels a lot more nimble and pointy which I like a lot.
Don't forget that there has to be a difference of 6% rolling radius between front and rear for the PDAS to work properly.
http://www.adrianstreather.com/docs/...overviewR2.pdf

GeorgeK

I think you're missing a word:
there has to be a difference of LESS than 6% rolling radius between front and rear for the PDAS to work properly.

964George

Thanks George
I did include the link with more detailed info though

niche

So who makes the "real" Fuchs wheel? Is the manufacturer of the 70s and 80s Fuch still around?

K964

Otto Fuchs. Go to:

Www.fuchsfelge.com

Just ordered up a set for my 964 via the RL group buy. Can't wait!!! Look awesome and way light.