the_buch

I have two rear hollow-spokes for a WB with slightly different part #s which appear identical in every other way:

996 362 142 11 (Fr = 6200N)
996 362 142 03 (Fr = 5800N)

I think these are just two different vintages of the same wheel, or perhaps one is OE and the other OEM? I would greatly appreciate if anyone can shed some light on this, and would also love to know what the different 'Fr' ratings (N=newtons??) mean?

For future reference, is there a reliable online source for part # queries (or is this it )?

Thanks as always ...

geolab

As per PET catalog, the xxxxxxxx11 replaces number xxxxxxxx03.
I have joined a picture of the catalogue and description.

the_buch

Excellent ... it appears these should be a very suitable match then ... I still wonder what the two different 'Fr' references are in what appears to be Newtons?

Thanks,

ca993twin

Doug,

About all I can up with is N= fig newtons. Seriously... I hope these wheels work out for you.

epj993

Maybe the "newer" versions are slightly stronger in the force they can handle? Either way, I think you'd be in good shape.

the_buch

I am also thinking it might refer to some measure of strength ... did the 2003 TTs have a bit more hp to put down?

Thanks for the help.

Steve ... looks like I'm good to go with these wheels, and I am looking forward to trying a 295/30 and 235/40 wheel set with them ... thank you ...

ca993twin

Doug,

Post some pictures when you have them mounted up.