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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And now with pictures!
Both pics are with the shiny sides up.

5½":
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If you can't read the ruler, here are the dimensions. The drop center starts 1½" from the outer rim, and about 1-1¼" from the inner rim. Since the drop center is much deeper at the outer rim, it may be that it's easier to mount the tire from the shiny side.

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On the 6, the drop center is a full 2" away from the outer rim, and again, it starts about 1-1¼" from the inner rim.

I've personally wrestled with tires trying to mount them on deep 6s. While trying to mount from the outer rim, I had to stop at the point of doing damage to the tire's bead. By mounting from the backside I was just barely able to get it on the wheel.
Use lots of bead butter!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i am trying order a set of new lug nuts for my newly purchased original Fuchs.

looking at the Pelikan site now, which is the best to go for?

steel or aluminium? it says on the site that even the original aluminums are prone to stripping.

thanks. fuchs newbie. Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

pupjoint wrote:
i am trying order a set of new lug nuts for my newly purchased original Fuchs.

looking at the Pelikan site now, which is the best to go for?

steel or aluminium? it says on the site that even the original aluminums are prone to stripping.

thanks. fuchs newbie. Laughing


Steel is your best bet to avoid stripping.

I sell chromed steel ones on this site here... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=868624

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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steel or aluminium? it says on the site that even the original aluminums are prone to stripping.

Only if you allow morons with impact guns to work on your car.

I've been using the same set of used mostly genuine Porsche aluminum lug nuts on my wheels for nearly 20 years. Never stripped a single one. 94 ftlbs.

If they're ok to use on a car with hundreds of more hp, and weighing thousands more, they'll be fine on any VW.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=201314

says here to mount tires onto the Deep6 from the back, does this apply to the European tyre machines too?

also i read from another forum that it is advisable to run tubes with early fuchs due to the missing safety beading, is that true? how many running without tubes?


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The safety bead humps have nothing to do with tubes or tubeless. VW went to tubeless tires in 1957, but didn't add the safety bead humps until 10 years later. Today, most guys use early Fuchs without tubes, and without any troubles.

Have a look at your wheels and look at the distance from the drop center to the inner and outer rim. Then decide which side will be easier to mount the tires from. Use plenty of bead-butter to lube the tire. If your tire guy is having trouble, flip the rim.
The type of machine doesn't make any difference. If you are using a rim clamp machine, use plastic jaw covers.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a set of five Fuchs that I've been keeping around for about 24 years but I'm not sure if should have them repaired and put to good use. The issue at hand is that these rims are rather beat up and have lots of rash and marks on them. I'm not sure if they can be repaired; I'll post pics of them later but in the mean time I don't know what I really have on hand here. I've taken a few pictures of the inside markings in hopes that you guys will help me identify what I have. Also, where can I send them to get the road rash fixed?

In the mean time here are pics of the markings:

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks like a later flat 6 fuchs and part #. These wheels can take a beating and are fairly easy to repair. My deep 6s had a lot of curb rash and they came out killer after they were repaired and chromed.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Also, where can I send them to get the road rash fixed?


Try Magmasters or Al Reed in California.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the help, guys. Much appreciated.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

anywhere i can order quality press in lugs for the fuchs? for the front i am reusing some studs i removed from 944 brakes, they are exactly 30mm after i pressed them in.

for the rear i need 40mm
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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

DORMAN dealer? They seem to manufacture 'everything'.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Does anyone have pics of cars on Fuchs detailed like this one?

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I thought about detailing my ones like that, cause I've never seen this style on a car anywhere. But I can't believe there're no cars like this out there....

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Fake Fuchs, but no Photoshop this time Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 1:38 pm    Post subject: Fuchs Reply with quote

Hi,
I have some '69 6" fuchs wheels that have "g" and a "2" under the 26710 number on the back of the wheel.
What does the g and 2 mean?
Does anyone know?
Cheers Zander.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:41 pm    Post subject: Early 6's part # Reply with quote

I'm a little late to this post. I just read it and noticed Rich asking for a pic of # ending in 06. Here is a pic, lights were out in garage so sorry for quality.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So is this fixable?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Yep.
Get a late 6 then cut / weld. Heck, make it a 7R while you're at it. You wouldn't be the first guy to do so.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Yep.
Get a late 6 then cut / weld. Heck, make it a 7R while you're at it. You wouldn't be the first guy to do so.


Ha! I'll just stop at getting the late six. Wink That's what it is, any ways.

Is this common? I didn't hit anything, just cruising down the highway.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:52 pm    Post subject: 14x5.5 Fuchs on a 65' bug Reply with quote

I know this forum is all about 15" but I was hoping to get some advice on fitting 14x5.5 Fuchs. Ive got lowered 65' Bug and I just picked up a set of 69' 14x5.5 Fuchs for cheap. Fitting the rears looks as simple as changing the drum for 5x130mm or having mine drilled but I'm not sure what the easiest way to fit the front is. Will the wheel fit under the fender with adapters or is a narrow beam my best option?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 2:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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What size tyres there Greg?


145/65's on those.

They were on here...
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Greg
Can you clear up the tire size from your post. Do you mean:

Fronts- 145/50R15
Rears- 165/55R15

Thanks
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