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« on: October 14, 2010, 12:41:19 am » |
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Okay, it's been quite a while since we've done one of these sorts of posts on the CLF. We get requests for engine shots, or interiors, but I want to see rims and tires! I'll start. I've got a 66 that is affectionately known as "The Hooptie" and it has American Racing Wide 5 Fuchs.  I've always loved the wide 5 fuch wheel. I remember living on the east coast and attending events and looking at the early cars with them. I loved them! I had a late model Super Beetle and couldn't run them. As Super Beetles go, I was happy with what I had. I had the Mag Wheel dealer option wheels that were made by Superior Industries in Van Nuys CA. These were actually pretty cool four lug wheels. I had 195/65/15s on them. 
 And my last entry comes from my 64 Convertible. This one had the 911 Porsche Fuchs with the desireable 4.5" and 6" deep wheels. While these wheels looked incredible, I hated the skinny 135s on the front of the car. In an emergency stpping situation, those tiny tires would lock up and skid so easily. As a result, after muchas consternation, I brought myself to sell these wheels off of the car.  Instead, I've wanted to update the look of the car and I purchased a set of 993 Cup wheels that are 17x7". I'm still trying to decide upon a tire size, but I think I will most likely be running a 205 50 R17. [
So let's see them wheels fellers!  Scott Faivre |
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scottsain
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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2010, 12:50:50 am » |
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i'm in for this kind of thread! centerlines on my turbo car:  brms on my ghia:  fuchs on my sedan:  fuchs on my ghia roadster:  welds on my buggy:  ercos and spindles on my drag car:  |
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John P
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« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2010, 08:24:00 am » |
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Cool thread. Fake BRMs (since sold) on my '67: Original DDS rims (13 inch fronts, 15 inch rears): Original Porsche 356 rims: Rims are like fashion, IMHO - a simple change makes a huge difference. Cheers, J |
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'67 Cal-Look Bug
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garyj
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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2010, 02:47:03 pm » |
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Torkers (sometimes) on the '55
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2010, 02:51:19 pm » |
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Sometimes ERCOs
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Mike Lawless
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2010, 03:07:37 pm » |
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New for 2010, American Racing TrakStars with spindle mount fronts  |
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bowen71
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2010, 03:21:11 pm » |
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71 Super
Front 17x7 Speedy Lite 7
205 40 17
Rear 17x7 Speedy Lite 7
225 45 17
4 Wheel Disc Slotted and Drilled Zinc coated.
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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2010, 03:25:19 pm » |
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'68 EMPI-Lemmerz Sprintstars:  |
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garyj
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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2010, 04:11:32 pm » |
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Oh, and the '64
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QuickKafer
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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2010, 07:04:39 pm » |
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Does anybody know if a 205 50 17 on wheel with an ET55 offset will fit front and back on a early car without narrowing the beam or tortion?
Scott Faivre
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jgerock
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2010, 07:41:09 pm » |
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15" x 5.5" American Eagle 8-spokes polished by Mag Masters back about 1994. Fronts have 145-15 Michelin XZX (repro by Coker Tire = $$) Rears have 205-60-15 Dunlop SP Sport A2 Picture taken before I installed a narrowed front beam.  |
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bowen71
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« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2010, 07:45:31 pm » |
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"Does anybody know if a 205 50 17 on wheel with an ET55 offset will fit front and back on a early car without narrowing the beam or tortion?
Scott Faivre"
It would be on a Super but I dont know about a standard.
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« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2010, 09:37:33 pm » |
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This is for the street (ignore the table on the roof rack- I didn't have a truck at the time) 17" rims, 40mm offset, the beam is narrowed 4", 205/225 f/r:  This is for racing, weld rims and slicks 15" rims, 145 front, 26x6w rear:  |
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« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2010, 12:27:09 am » |
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Is there a certain wheel stud and lug nut combo most use.If so what length/open or closed end lug nut.Looking for something to use to be able to swap from brms to ercos thanks.
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« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2010, 12:35:14 am » |
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New for 2010, American Racing TrakStars with spindle mount fronts Like they say up in the hills..."That's sexier than socks on a chickin" [translate]..Thats F'**n SWEET!  |
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Larry Tucker
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« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2010, 01:59:33 am » |
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Thanks West Virginia!
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« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2010, 04:39:20 am » |
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don't let that west virginia boy get behind you.
speaking of...what does a 12 year old west virginia boy say during sex?
spit on it daddy. it hurts.
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« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2010, 11:22:35 am » |
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 5.5x15 EMPI 8's 185/65/15 tyres front and rear, maybe go up to 205/70/15 on the rear, not sure as it handles superb |
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« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2010, 11:35:09 am » |
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If I remember correctly these are Rockets wide five and I use them on the street.  And these are Ercos 3.5 in the front and 5 in the rear.  |
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« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2010, 05:49:10 pm » |
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« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2010, 02:59:49 pm » |
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Make me shame for put my faded white 67 up with you guys nice bugs but I get old school centers. {4in front with 165s and 6in back with 215x65s DOTs} all are satin to match the faded paint. I no more camera anyway.
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« Reply #21 on: October 16, 2010, 05:29:55 pm » |
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This is by far the prettiest car here -- on custom CMS rims
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Karman Sutra-needed to get my butt out of the ghia
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« Reply #22 on: October 17, 2010, 09:28:27 pm » |
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This is my cosmeticaly challenged thing with stock 67 wheels. Soon to upgraded.
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Silence is golden ...Duct tape is silver.
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Jason Foster
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« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2010, 11:43:28 am » |
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Black american 5 spokes  Flat 4 einkis with flat 4 caps.  Here's a shot of one of each of those  cms 3 1/2" fronts 6" rears  |
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« Reply #24 on: October 18, 2010, 01:25:11 pm » |
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Gas Burners, 145's and 205/70's.  |
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« Reply #25 on: October 19, 2010, 05:00:33 pm » |
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I had 3 types of wheels on my 73 bug over the years :
1st were Riviera's (originals) with 145 Firestones up front and 205/70 Goodyears rear.
2nd are Flat Fuchs (911) 6x15 with the same tyres.
3rd are Sprintstar EMPI 4,5 with 165/70 for Tech Control purpose . Looks clean.
Greetz
Marc
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skeeter!
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« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2010, 05:54:22 pm » |
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Repro Rivieras with 195/50 up front, 205/65 in back-- had this combination for a long time now...  |
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Der Primer Panzers
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« Reply #27 on: October 19, 2010, 07:14:02 pm » |
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QuickKafer
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« Reply #28 on: October 19, 2010, 11:06:45 pm » |
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Nice work fellas! Keep 'em coming! What else do you have? Those wheels and pics are all cool and everything, but what I was hoping to see was the first cal-look VW with spinners. LOL!  Scott Faivre |
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garyj
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« Reply #29 on: October 20, 2010, 10:52:33 am » |
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I'll scan a pic of my old '72 w/Gold 8spokes and 3 bar spinners from the late 70's.
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John P
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« Reply #30 on: October 20, 2010, 12:11:39 pm » |
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As I've said before, I LOVE the look of your car. |
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John P
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« Reply #31 on: October 20, 2010, 12:17:37 pm » |
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"Fronts have 145-15 Michelin XZX (repro by Coker Tire = $$)"
Jim,
I'm a period rubber guy myself, running XZXs on my 356 rims, Xs on my DDS rims, and XWXs on the Fuchs on my '71 911.
BTW, according to Coker, the tires are NOT reproductions, as they are made by Michelin in the original molds in group batches, which is why there is a "feast or famine" supply. The only thing improved is the rubber.
I note this because I thought that they were reproductions as well - not to get into a debate about the meaning of the word - but Coker corrected me.
You car looks great, BTW.
JP
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« Reply #32 on: October 20, 2010, 11:34:08 pm » |
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David Miskov
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« Reply #33 on: October 21, 2010, 07:36:51 am » |
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« Reply #34 on: October 21, 2010, 08:53:40 pm » |
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"Fronts have 145-15 Michelin XZX (repro by Coker Tire = $$)"
Jim,
I'm a period rubber guy myself, running XZXs on my 356 rims, Xs on my DDS rims, and XWXs on the Fuchs on my '71 911.
BTW, according to Coker, the tires are NOT reproductions, as they are made by Michelin in the original molds in group batches, which is why there is a "feast or famine" supply. The only thing improved is the rubber.
I note this because I thought that they were reproductions as well - not to get into a debate about the meaning of the word - but Coker corrected me.
You car looks great, BTW.
JP
Thanks John - I thought they were reproductions using molds sourced from Michelin - guess I was wrong. I also have (2) Kleber 145-15 radials mounted on chrome steelies that came with the car. I'm using one as my spare. |
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