4.5, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0R 15" Fuchs

glandnut · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:55 pm Post subject:

Here's some interesting info I thought I'd add to this great thread. The site is in french, use the babelfish link to translate it into English. Good info and pics. You post the website link into the translator.

http://www.flat4ever.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=488

http://babelfish.altavista.com/
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lonotch · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:57 pm Post subject:

I have a set of (what i've been told numorus times)early fuchs with a 911 part #, could anybody tell me if this is true are not?

They go,
911.361.020 oo
ASI62 (FOX HEAD) 281392
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ol_skul · Samba Member Joined: March 16, 2004 Posts: 9

Those are not true "Earlies." They are the later series Fuchs, which are not "Deep-Dish." The "...020..." part # clearly designates the later series. Recheck the last 2 digits. You may have to use a little "elbow grease" and a little water to be able to read the digits clearly. Also, if you examine the rear hub (more than likely you'll need to scrub clean the area...) you will discover a date stamp (as well as some esoteric markings). "6 69" is an example of a date stamp = (June 1969).

911.361.020.10 6x15 36.0mm offset (Late Fuchs)
911.361.020.41 7x15 23.3mm offset (Late Fuchs)
911.361.020.42 8x15 10.6mm offset (Late Fuchs)
911.361.020.03 9x15 3.0mm offset (Late Fuchs)
911.361.020.05 11x15 (no offset?) (Late Fuchs)

1961bluebug · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:03 am Post subject:

Does anybody know what is the weiht of currently reproduced Fuchs wheels? I eould like to know this to calculate shipping and also to compare with original Fuchs wheels.
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Bruce · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:59 am Post subject:

http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=fuchs

Call them up. I'm sure they have shipping weights.

1961bluebug · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:23 am Post subject:

I´m from Europe so calling them is a little bit complicated. Also they didn´t replied to my email I sent them a long time ago.
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Bruce · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:33 am Post subject:

You need to go into your profile and state your location.

Give me a PM on Monday to remind me and I'll call them for you.

john7 · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:28 pm Post subject:

i have a friend with 4 late 6" wheels 2 take the early caps and 2 take the late caps. every late 6 i have seen takes a late cap. what are these wheels?

Skim · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:40 am Post subject:

There are late 6 that take the early 3 prong caps out there. They have the smaller center bore hole. They are the first run of the late sixes. Probably had something to do with using up all those early 3 prong caps they had lying around. Laughing

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RockStock · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:21 am Post subject:

good thread
i'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to fuchs, so apologies

does anyone know if the early deep 6" fuchs would fit on the rear of an early (pre59 lowlight) ghia? with stock axles?
ie clear the arch?

am i right in thinking these are 4.5s front, early 6s back?

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or would it be best to go with 5.5s on the back?
5.5s more likely to fit comfortably, & would give a flusher look (ie not deep dish) on the back? right?

so i'd be looking for
2 x 4.5" 901.361.012.01 42mm positive offset
2 x 5.5" 901.361.012.04 42mm positive offset

what do people think would make for the coolest look on an early ghia?
(oh & whats the easiest way of telling an early fuchs from later fuchs Embarassed

)

thanks
RS
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Bruce · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty sure those wheels on the back of that Ghia are deep 6s. It must be tough for that guy to get the wheel off with the tire so close to the fender, and those silly long studs.
You really have to know the tire size he used to know what will fit.
5.5s will fit way easier.

RockStock · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:49 pm Post subject:

thanks bruce.
details, yes, i'm doing a little more reading up now Embarassed

(if anyone knows of a particularly good thread on this, plse let me know)
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Bruce · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:23 am Post subject:

This is the best thread I've seen on theSamba on Fuchs.

Here's some pics for you.

A late "flat" 6x15:

And an early "deep" 6x15

The arrows point to the differences.

There are many differences between the two. One obvious one is safety bead humps. Early deeps don't have them, late Fuchs do have them. The part numbers also tell the story. Earlys all start with 901 part numbers, lates all start with 911. There's no need to memorize the rest of the digits.

RockStock · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:59 am Post subject:

thank you

i think these are early 5.5s all round

look like there's some room at the rear for those 6s...
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Bleyseng · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:45 pm Post subject:

72 6"x15" Fuchs
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aggro_jo · Samba Sticker Pimp Joined: June 03, 2004 Posts: 764

OK, lets take it to the next level:

Chrome vs. Polishing
I have been told that because earlies are forged, they are not porous enough for the chrome to stick to. I was told to expect bubbling and flaking after 3 years tops. Any of you guys running chrome have input on that?

glandnut · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:57 am Post subject:

A good visual as well on the early vs. late.
As far as chroming goes, I've never done it, and never will. It just makes no sense to me and I feel it really devalues the wheel. What happens when you scrub a curb and split that chrome? You can no longer sand that lip down and polish it back out anymore. Do they look great chromed? Of course. Is it the current cool thing to do? Yes. Is it much less of a pain in the ass to keep up with maintenance wise? Yes. Would you chrome a magnesium BRM? Uh, no.
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vwgearhead · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:30 pm Post subject:

glandnut,how does chroming the fuchs devalue the wheel?? I just won a set of 5.5s and deep 6s on ebay for my ghia and I was going to send them straight to the chrome shop! let me know please,ok thanx!

thebucket · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:41 pm Post subject:

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