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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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And now with pictures!
Both pics are with the shiny sides up.
5½":
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.
6":
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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pupjoint Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2007 Posts: 1140
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:21 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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mr. warehouse Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2001 Posts: 5001 Location: Nor Cal 707
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:39 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:21 am Post subject: |
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pupjoint wrote: |
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. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
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pupjoint Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2007 Posts: 1140
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:07 am Post subject: |
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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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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:22 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
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58758 Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2005 Posts: 971
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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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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vic Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2005 Posts: 1669 Location: Fontana, Califas
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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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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scottvw Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2004 Posts: 2821 Location: Centennial, CO
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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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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58758 Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2005 Posts: 971
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the help, guys. Much appreciated. |
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pupjoint Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2007 Posts: 1140
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:43 am Post subject: |
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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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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17970 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:41 am Post subject: |
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DORMAN dealer? They seem to manufacture 'everything'. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
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slammed shady Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2006 Posts: 257 Location: Wolfsburg, Germany
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:23 am Post subject: |
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slammed shady wrote: |
Does anyone have pics of cars on Fuchs detailed like this one?
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....
Thx,
Jan |
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Zanderman Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Halifax UK
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Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 1:38 pm Post subject: Fuchs |
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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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jason Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2002 Posts: 3444 Location: Garage
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:41 pm Post subject: Early 6's part # |
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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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roberto Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 833 Location: West Central Ohio
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Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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So is this fixable?
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mr. warehouse Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2001 Posts: 5001 Location: Nor Cal 707
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Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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roberto wrote: |
So is this fixable?
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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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roberto Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 833 Location: West Central Ohio
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Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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mr. warehouse wrote: |
roberto wrote: |
So is this fixable?
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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. That's what it is, any ways.
Is this common? I didn't hit anything, just cruising down the highway. |
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Thielsw52 Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Fullerton, Ca
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:52 pm Post subject: 14x5.5 Fuchs on a 65' bug |
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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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oldbusboy Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2006 Posts: 604 Location: Bowen Island, BC Canada
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="mr. warehouse"]
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What size tyres there Greg? |
145/65's on those.
They were on here...
Greg
Can you clear up the tire size from your post. Do you mean:
Fronts- 145/50R15
Rears- 165/55R15
Thanks
Trevor _________________ 1968 porsche |
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