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notchback
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 Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:27 pm Post subject: 914 wheels |
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Does anyone here run 2 liter wheels on their Type 4? I'll probably be ending up with a 412 soon and I have a line on some OG wheels but I don't want to buy them if they won't work. Like this, only not repops.
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vwfye
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you should have room... that is a big wheel well
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raygreenwood
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| They will fit but have a different offset or backspace than stock. Make a gauge to measure how far from the outside edge of the fender well your stockers sit. Ray |
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19super73
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: 914 wheels |
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| notchback wrote: |
Does anyone here run 2 liter wheels on their Type 4? I'll probably be ending up with a 412 soon and I have a line on some OG wheels but I don't want to buy them if they won't work. Like this, only not repops.
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That brings up a question. How much different/worse are the repops than the originals? They are cast I know. Other than finish (something icould correct myself) are there any negatives to go along with the cast 914 2.0L alloys? Ray |
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Glenn 
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Real are forged, repros are case. They're heavier and don't have the smae offset.
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raygreenwood
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Thanks Glenn.
I guess what I am asking is that yes....now knowing the difference is forged vs cast....I am aware of those particular differences with cast versus forged.
.....and...the offset I can correct for. The extra weight sucks...but is not a large problem with my suspension stiffness.
.....but are there any actual problems with these wheels for a street car with some limited spirited driving....i.e......do they flex too much? do they crack too easily? do they stay straight etc. Ray |
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notchback
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The wheels were delivered to me today. Turns out they are American Eagle repops. Oh well, I've got less than $100 into them with good tires. I'll run them anyway, if I ever do get the 412,
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Wildthings
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| I bought two of the EMPI 15 x 5 1/2 repros last fall. Back set was perfect for the Type 4 and quality seems good. They run very true, probably within a few thousandths of an inch. |
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