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Fuchs style wheels
Does anyone have pics of their 993 with 17 inch fuchs/zuchs wheels, similar wheels that are found on the singer porsche? Just curious to see how a 993 would look with those deep dish wheels.
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If you haven't seen it, check out related photos & discussion on the "futuristic FUCHS WHEELS" thread:
For 17" 'Fuchs' photos on 993s, start with post #s Should help get your wheels spinning in the right direction ^^ Dramatic dish is a challenge for clearance, etc., on 993s, but a worthy goal: I LUVs me some deep-dish lip like the Singers' :thumbup: |
Awesome! Thanks for the link!
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Fuchs by Fikse
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17 x 8.5 & 10", soft lip, custom flat black finish with matching caps. Tires are 235/45 & 275/40
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This is the first example I've seen on a 993 that looks correct. Maybe it's the machined edge or maybe it's all the black on that car balancing things out, I don't know.
But damn, that looks tasty. |
Originally Posted by callipygian 911
(Post 11618320)
This is the first example I've seen on a 993 that looks correct. Maybe it's the machined edge or maybe it's all the black on that car balancing things out, I don't know. But damn, that looks tasty.
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Originally Posted by JDHertz11
(Post 11618537)
I agree. The proportions look right. I don't like huge wheels on 993's and most good Fuchs reps available right now are too big. This car looks perfect!
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Thanks, I still drool over them. Zuffenhausan (sp?) suggested a more aggressive fit but alan@fikse.com listened to my goals and suggested slightly narrower and offset. I use a 2mm spacer on the front to clear the caliper. Rears have no spacer. Every once in a while if I hit a really big bump or dip a rear tire will rub. I have pss10's at ROW height and it never happens with my 18" track tires which are a smaller diameter.
I wanted a flat finish vs semi-gloss so I needed to send Fikse the oem center cap - (4) 91136103228 black 70mm center cap- and they were coated to match. The whole process was about 8 weeks and $5k. Standard black finish and standard rim is cheaper, RSR finish is more expensive. I have some detail shots of the wheels before tires were mounted that I'll try to dig up. |
Originally Posted by callipygian 911
(Post 11618320)
This is the first example I've seen on a 993 that looks correct. Maybe it's the machined edge or maybe it's all the black on that car balancing things out, I don't know.
But damn, that looks tasty. |
Originally Posted by callipygian 911
(Post 11618320)
This is the first example I've seen on a 993 that looks correct. Maybe it's the machined edge or maybe it's all the black on that car balancing things out, I don't know.
But damn, that looks tasty. |
Originally Posted by Christian J
(Post 11620627)
Thanks, I still drool over them. Zuffenhausan (sp?) suggested a more aggressive fit but alan@fikse.com listened to my goals and suggested slightly narrower and offset. I use a 2mm spacer on the front to clear the caliper. Rears have no spacer. Every once in a while if I hit a really big bump or dip a rear tire will rub. I have pss10's at ROW height and it never happens with my 18" track tires which are a smaller diameter.
I wanted a flat finish vs semi-gloss so I needed to send Fikse the oem center cap - (4) 91136103228 black 70mm center cap- and they were coated to match. The whole process was about 8 weeks and $5k. Standard black finish and standard rim is cheaper, RSR finish is more expensive. I have some detail shots of the wheels before tires were mounted that I'll try to dig up. |
Originally Posted by JDHertz11
(Post 11618537)
I agree. The proportions look right. I don't like huge wheels on 993's and most good Fuchs reps available right now are too big. This car looks perfect!
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Otto Fuchs KG, the original OEM for the forged wheels Porsche used from the '67 911S to the 1989 3.2 Carrera now makes wheels in 17", 18" & 19" for Porsche cars. http://www.fuchsfelge.de/
The USA importer of the 17 to 19" wheels is All Star Tire in Long Beach, CA had a booth at Rennwerke Reunion www.fuchsfelgeusa.com Otto Fuchs KG make the OE 15" & 16" for sale only though Porsche for their "Porsche Classic" parts line. Fuchs wheels are strong and light, 993 8" ET52 & 10" ET65 weigh 18 & 19.4 pounds respectively. Pictures here http://www.fuchsfelgeusa.com/wheels.cfm These wheels accept OEM center caps. Otto Fuchs wheels should NOT be confused with the wheels marketed under the name Fuchs Performance https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...429b752a9b.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...4717134ab3.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...6e626cf485.jpg |
There's a few mm of clearance to the caliper on the rear wheel but probably not 1/2" which is the next rim width available. Fikse makes the rims with any combination of inner & outer that you want. A NB application would not have as much of a dish. I think singer has wider fenders or maybe their rear suspension has a narrower track than the 993- not sure. Singer takes the fikse wheel and sends them to Weidman for that famous RSR finish. Now if only Singer would sell me those door mirrors or dashboards or door cards or, or
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The 18" wheel looks perfectly proportioned with the classic lines of the 993 :cheers:
Originally Posted by Cupcar
(Post 11621912)
Otto Fuchs KG, the original OEM for the forged wheels Porsche used from the '67 911S to the 1989 3.2 Carrera now makes wheels in 17", 18" & 19" for Porsche cars. http://www.fuchsfelge.de/
The USA importer of the 17 to 19" wheels is All Star Tire in Long Beach, CA had a booth at Rennwerke Reunion www.fuchsfelgeusa.com Otto Fuchs KG make the OE 15" & 16" for sale only though Porsche for their "Porsche Classic" parts line. Fuchs wheels are strong and light, 993 8" ET52 & 10" ET65 weigh 18 & 19.4 pounds respectively. Pictures here http://www.fuchsfelgeusa.com/wheels.cfm https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...6e626cf485.jpg |
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