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Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:17 am
by rav
Looking for a set of 16" Fuchs to fit a very early 944 turbo.
I understand that these would be of 7 and 8" ilk.
Cash waiting.
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:47 pm
by Sean Smallman
Can you get the offset to match up? I think they will sit too far outside the bodywork as the 911 rear offset is either 27 or 23.
You might get a 50/55 offset on the replica sets that are out there.
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:08 am
by lindsayhbrown
they were an option on early turbos
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:18 am
by tr7v8
Sean Smallman wrote:Can you get the offset to match up? I think they will sit too far outside the bodywork as the 911 rear offset is either 27 or 23.
You might get a 50/55 offset on the replica sets that are out there.
This offset would be OK on an early 944
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:25 am
by Sean Smallman
Didn't Turbo have ABS as an option?
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:07 pm
by Siggy
There is a pair of fronts for sale in Switzerland at £450
IIRC rears go for around £900
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:45 pm
by J.J.
Lindsey Racing sell replicas in 16 & 17" The machine the centers & may be able to give you the right offset. Might be worth a phone call if the price doesn't scare you to death.

Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:08 pm
by stepa1007
Look out for old model 944s.
There was a LHD with FUCH wheels local to me for sale recently. The car was listed it twice without selling. I considered buying it just for the wheels. I have phoned up the guy but no luck catching him in so far. If I find out will contact you.
Stephen
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Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:02 pm
by watchcam
Maybe not ideal but found these on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porsche-Fuchs-whe ... 286.c0.m14
And also
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-PORSCHE-9 ... 286.c0.m14
There are another two sets on ebay but they looking for £2k
Good luck in search,
Paul
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:10 pm
by rav
Wowzers - thats a lot of money.
Stepa1007 - let me know if you get in touch with the LHD 944 owner.
I think a 944 turbo on Fuchs looks the business.
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:53 pm
by stepa1007
Can't get an answer from the chap with the LHD car,
Saw this one on pistonheads
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1249248.htm
This car has Fuch wheels and looks a good buy anyway
Stephen
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:58 pm
by Siggy
Steve
I think that you will find that Turbo Fuchs are different. The 911 guys want them so that they can fit bigger brakes.
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:40 am
by stepa1007
Hi Dave
The Fuch size on turbos were 16 inch to clear the brakes.
Both sizes were an option on the 944 models.
You need to check the car has 16 not 15 inch.
Stephen
Re: Wanted : 16" Fuchs to fit 944 turbo
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:32 am
by Siggy
I know that they are 16 inch, but I believe that they actually have a 941 part number, and that the 911 ones do not clear the callipers and thats why they are so expensive.