Which wheels?

[Harry]

Hi All,

I am going to get some RS flares added to the car (I guess I am completing Clyde's hot rod vision) and I am looking for advice from those with more experience as to which wheels I should run on the car to fill the flares properly?

Thanks very much.


Cheers,

Harry.

[Cairns888]

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthread.php?98558-FS-My-Prize-Possession-15x8-RSR-finished-FUCHS-3500-00

These are nice!!

For the back maybe?

[Harry]

Hi Jim,

Yep, saw those but I don't think 8s will fit in the front will they?


Cheers,

Harry.

[Fishcop]

Harry, Porsche themselves just used 6 and 7 inch Fuchs on the first RS cars. They later moved the 7s to the front and added 8 inch Fuchs to the rear.

Beware the limited tyre choices in 15" Fuchs... Don't go too big!

[Harry]

Harry, Porsche themselves just used 6 and 7 inch Fuchs on the first RS cars. They later moved the 7s to the front and added 8 inch Fuchs to the rear.

Beware the limited tyre choices in 15" Fuchs... Don't go too big!

Thanks John!

What's the general consensus re 6s & 7s or 7s & 8s?

Cheers,

Harry.

[Fishcop]

Most people with RS/SC flares on the rear will move to 8" rears and use the 7" on the front as the lip profile of both matches closely. The 6" lip profile looks slightly different. Like I say, I understand Porsche used the 6x7 combo until the 8" fuchs became available. A lot of RS owners then 'updated' their cars to the new combo.

Tyre wise, original tyres were 185/70 and 215/60; if you're looking for period looking tyres there are many threads on the subject on ESR. Most manufacturers are not producing a sport tyre in these sizes anymore - at least not sold here. You'll need to look at lower profile offerings in 205/55 and 225/50 - but once again the choices are getting slim.

I took the hideously expensive, but beautiful period correct Michelin TB route... Not much change out of 2k!

[JulianG]

Harry

Harry,
Hi, I'm in the process of taking Carrera Rear steel guards from the back of a 69T, and have a set of 7 and 8 Japanese copy Fuchs with a set of Bridgestones with at least 70% tread on them. I'd be happy to sell. The rims and tyres were from phil lack.
Cheers
Julian

[Kane k]

I had a set of the frosted RSR finish, 15x7/8 fully refurbished, from Vintage Excellance in the States. The set cost $2500 and a hundred per wheel in the post. They are bloody beautiful. And Vintage Excellance are a pleasure to deal with.

[Kane k]

And whilst you are on Vintage Excellance web page check out the 67 S Sand Beige for a lazy 250 large, US dollars.

[Kane k]

Looks like Vintage Excellance don't have any 15 x7/8 for sale at moment. Could be worth a enquiry to see if they have any in the pipe line for refurb.
Keep an eye out on EBay too, but search the world. Also check PCV web site under parts for sale, they are rare, but you never know.

[Harry]

Harry,
Hi, I'm in the process of taking Carrera Rear steel guards from the back of a 69T, and have a set of 7 and 8 Japanese copy Fuchs with a set of Bridgestones with at least 70% tread on them. I'd be happy to sell. The rims and tyres were from phil lack.
Cheers
Julian

Hi Julian,

Thanks very much but I would like to try and find a genuine set first.


Cheers,

Harry.

[Harry]

I had a set of the frosted RSR finish, 15x7/8 fully refurbished, from Vintage Excellance in the States. The set cost $2500 and a hundred per wheel in the post. They are bloody beautiful. And Vintage Excellance are a pleasure to deal with.

Hi Kane,

Thanks very much, I will reach out to Vintage Excellence and see how we go.

Do you have any pics of your wheels that you can share?


Cheers,

Harry.

[Kane k]

Here they are Harry

[Jeff Eelkema]

Harry

When I was looking for a set of deep 6s I posted a WTD add on ESR and then had the wheels shipped direct to Harvey Weidman for restoration. Bought wheels off a few different guys (including a celebrity Porsche nut who was great to deal with) and as they weren't a set they worked out a bit cheaper. The US based sellers were happy to arrange shipping within the US and Harvey didn't mind waiting until I gathered a full set. Harvey would also be worth asking about sizes and may even have something in stock.

weidmanwheel@sbcglobal.net

Harvey is slow but widely regarded as the best. He crack tests all wheels first then checks they are straight and if needed can true them up. Finally he makes them look fantastic and ships in boxes that look like they are made for the job. Full restoration was around US$300ea a few years ago and about $100 ea to get them here. Harvey builds the wheels for Singer if you need further convincing of his abilities!

Avon does the Cz66 in 185/70 & 215/60 which I understand was the original RS sizes. They look great and have great reviews from the guys who have tried them.

cheers
Jeff

[JulianG]

harry

No worries Harry - if you change your mind $1,200 for the 4.
Cheers
Julian