fuchs

[huw]

I've read the info about the different off-sets, but does anyone make a Fuchs replica wheel with an off-set to fit later cars?

 

[Suffolk944]

Why yes they do !

These are the ones I know about but suspect they well may be others...

http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt72_-cma81-cmo123/Porsche/944-1982-91/Wheels---Alloys---Rims/

 

[TTM]

Wasn't there another company specialised in refurbishing Porsche wheels?

I think Nick Appleton posted the link some years ago but I can't find it...

 

[huw]

Thank goodness! If I spend nothing else on toys, Fuchs are the must have for any car I buy. Thank you.

 

[944 man]

Fuchs wheels really only suit nominal 23mm offset cars..... The reason being that wheels with a suitable offset dont show any rim, and Fuchs wheels need to in order to look right.


Simon

 

[huw]

Sorry, don't understand what you mean. Could you explain?

 

[Lowtimer]

If you can't see the difference then it won;t bother you.
But by definition, a late offset wheel, viewed from outside, has much less of a recess to it, and this changes the looks. The whole think looks much flatter and less three-dimensional.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

Early offset 23mm (standard cookies)

Late offset (55mm dustbin lids)

Early offset Fuchs - note you can see much more rim on the early cars - virtually none on the late.

Hope that makes it clear.

 

[huw]

Thanks very much for the photos. Yes, that's helpful.