fuchs

555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Sep 2002, 10:02 pm

#2495

I've been offered a set of Fuchs of an earlt Porsche, there 6'*15 any ideas what I should be paying..and do people like this style of wheel ?? as I'm probably going to sell them on again at christmass

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Sep 2002, 10:42 pm

#2501

Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks as they say, but I personally love em! I saw a set of 4 for sale at the VW forum at Penrith a while back for $1500 (if my memory serves me correctly....not sure though!)....but I think these may have been 14 inchers?

Sorry I can't be more help, if you do on sell them to vw folk, I guess you have to keep in mind that your market may be limited to those who are willing to change their bolt patterns to suit.

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Sep 2002, 9:45 am

#2517

It depends a lot what sort they are
Early 5 bolt / late 4 bolt
original / replicas
centre caps?

I think $1500 is a bit over the top - about 1/2 that would be closer but still premium

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SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Sep 2002, 10:55 am

#2534

i have seen a set for sale for $500 and they were above average and original too i think

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Sep 2002, 11:53 am

#2556

Hi all,
For a set of 15' fuch you would be looking at around $1500+
I think if you saw a set for $500 skewy you should grab them!
Blue i think you may be a little confused Fuchs were never made in four bolt stud pattern
At work we make a fuch replica in the early 205 stud pattern in any size or width you require.
for details or photos:
e-mail: empi@volkspower.com.au
ph: 9808-6777bh
Look out when you are buying the original wheels.
1.Early fuchs don't have the safty bead this will require you to use inner tubes in
2.There are several types of fuch early and late early has the longer spoke and the latter shorter spoke (they look funny if you mix and match)
3.Quite a lot of fuch are 14' make sure you check the stamping on the inside to determine what sort they are. These would go well on a Kombi as they came standard with 14' rims
cheers
empi😀

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jakriz Wolfsburg Wizard

560 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 11 Sep 2002, 7:32 pm

#2595

I think that Fuschs are the nicest wheel ever made, there is just something about them, especially in 16 inch size.
they did come in 4 stud, they were an optional extra on the early Porsche 914's.
Very rare to get originals though, copies are easy enough to get though.
regards
Jak
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BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Sep 2002, 9:42 pm

#2614

Dasdubber those fuchs you seen where 4.5 x 15 and are rare as hell!
I looked at them and kick my self every day for not buying them.
Just think how much you could slam your front end with a set of them on the front.
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70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Sep 2002, 11:39 pm

#2628

Crikey, 15' wheels - you'll need a bloody long ladder just to climb up to the door! However, if you see a pair of 6x15" wheels at about that price, and are willing to go to the expense of getting the hubs to suit (unless you've already done the full porche brake swap,) it sounds about right.

[Edited on 13-9-2002 by 70AutoStik]

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Sep 2002, 4:53 pm

#2693

hey
i have a set of 14 x 5.5" original fuchs bought them off ebay for a price of $500 or there abouts!!!!! i would love to get a set of 15's instead of the 14's!
cheers
rhys