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Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:27 pm

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.

Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:06 pm

you should have room... that is a big wheel well

Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:28 am

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

Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:22 am

Neil, I have a set of 914 sport wheels on my 412, 5.5X15 ET40's and they clear the strut assembly and ball joint. What are the specs on your 2L's?

Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:44 pm

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.

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

Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:45 pm

Real are forged, repros are case. They're heavier and don't have the smae offset.

Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:23 pm

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

Sat Sep 03, 2011 6:41 pm

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,

Sun Sep 04, 2011 3:22 pm

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.