How Difficult and what sizes should i be looking out for if i was changing my '71 bug wheels to porsche wheels. i know about the hub adjustments but wheel size?
marv
QUOTE(marv @ Nov 12 2006, 12:48 PM) [snapback]39490[/snapback]
How Difficult and what sizes should i be looking out for if i was changing my '71 bug wheels to porsche wheels. i know about the hub adjustments but wheel size?
Marv, Have a look at Michael Leche's www.machine7.com site - He is into all that stuff, used to drill adapters, discs and everything to suit porsche wheels. It so long ago now I have forgotten but most Bugs tended to be on 5.5 x 15" rims. Have a look at the replica Brm's, Sprintstars etc - Magic !
How Difficult and what sizes should i be looking out for if i was changing my '71 bug wheels to porsche wheels. i know about the hub adjustments but wheel size?
Marv, Have a look at Michael Leche's www.machine7.com site - He is into all that stuff, used to drill adapters, discs and everything to suit porsche wheels. It so long ago now I have forgotten but most Bugs tended to be on 5.5 x 15" rims. Have a look at the replica Brm's, Sprintstars etc - Magic !
G
Ok, you can fit any porsche wheel you want it just depends on how deep your pockets are!
Do you have an idea of the style of wheel you want to fit, the type of look you are going for? e.g: Cal, German, Custom, Resto-Cal, hoodride, Oldskool looker, Race/Drag look, etc, etc
Next is are you going to lower the car? Technically you must because it crime punisable by death, not to lower a bug, and the syle police will be out in force!
Then how low do you want to go?
Then you start getting into whether you wanna run disks or narrow your beam!!
The whole look of a car depends on choosing the right wheels, but that alone is no good without the right stance! The whole Hoodride trend proves this, shitters can look hard as .... just because they stance is right!
You have a 71 bug, thats 4 stud!, you wont be able to run BRMs, Sprints etc coz theyre 5 stud!
A 4 stud VW is 4x130 PCD, a Early bug is a wide five, 5x205 PCD
Porsche stud pattern is 5x130 PCD.
Late bays on, up to the T4 use a 5x112 PCD, thats the same as Mercs, bigger Audis and Passats but gives van owners a great selection that the never seem to take advantage of???
The cheapest way to fit Porker rims is to drill your hubs, but this isnt nessesarily the safest! Next up is you can by adapters, these are mostly TUV approved and safe but widen the track and may effect clearance.
Third is to fit disks, but then your into money but will have a cool set up!
Disks can be bought in any PCD!
Usually with bugs etc you will be looking to run a skinnier rim up front, but again that depends on the stance you want!
Check out
www.machine7.com
www.coolairvw.co.uk
www.streetstyleandpower.com
Theyre nearly all doing conversion kits these days!
Also go onto www.volkszone.com thats a great resourse for info!
Are you looking at Fuchs, Cups, Cookie cutters or Gas Burners? Fuchs are very common and must be polished IMO, Cups only suit big motored cars! You can now get 4stud gas burner replicas.
Check out the sites!
Do you have an idea of the style of wheel you want to fit, the type of look you are going for? e.g: Cal, German, Custom, Resto-Cal, hoodride, Oldskool looker, Race/Drag look, etc, etc
Next is are you going to lower the car? Technically you must because it crime punisable by death, not to lower a bug, and the syle police will be out in force!
Then how low do you want to go?
Then you start getting into whether you wanna run disks or narrow your beam!!
The whole look of a car depends on choosing the right wheels, but that alone is no good without the right stance! The whole Hoodride trend proves this, shitters can look hard as .... just because they stance is right!
You have a 71 bug, thats 4 stud!, you wont be able to run BRMs, Sprints etc coz theyre 5 stud!
A 4 stud VW is 4x130 PCD, a Early bug is a wide five, 5x205 PCD
Porsche stud pattern is 5x130 PCD.
Late bays on, up to the T4 use a 5x112 PCD, thats the same as Mercs, bigger Audis and Passats but gives van owners a great selection that the never seem to take advantage of???
The cheapest way to fit Porker rims is to drill your hubs, but this isnt nessesarily the safest! Next up is you can by adapters, these are mostly TUV approved and safe but widen the track and may effect clearance.
Third is to fit disks, but then your into money but will have a cool set up!
Disks can be bought in any PCD!
Usually with bugs etc you will be looking to run a skinnier rim up front, but again that depends on the stance you want!
Check out
www.machine7.com
www.coolairvw.co.uk
www.streetstyleandpower.com
Theyre nearly all doing conversion kits these days!
Also go onto www.volkszone.com thats a great resourse for info!
Are you looking at Fuchs, Cups, Cookie cutters or Gas Burners? Fuchs are very common and must be polished IMO, Cups only suit big motored cars! You can now get 4stud gas burner replicas.
Check out the sites!
G
Yeah and on Kinky micks site, go to links section and at the bottom click on Tero's Callook site!
Hang on... just click here.....
http://www.terovirta.com/volks/Frame.html
............. for wheel info overload...........
Justin what wheels are you runnin?
Hang on... just click here.....
http://www.terovirta.com/volks/Frame.html
............. for wheel info overload...........
Justin what wheels are you runnin?
QUOTE(Dirty1 @ Nov 12 2006, 10:22 PM) [snapback]39539[/snapback]
Ok, you can fit any porsche wheel you want it just depends on how deep your pockets are!
Do you have an idea of the style of wheel you want to fit, the type of look you are going for? e.g: Cal, German, Custom, Resto-Cal, hoodride, Oldskool looker, Race/Drag look, etc, etc
Next is are you going to lower the car? Technically you must because it crime punisable by death, not to lower a bug, and the syle police will be out in force!
Then how low do you want to go?
Then you start getting into whether you wanna run disks or narrow your beam!!
The whole look of a car depends on choosing the right wheels, but that alone is no good without the right stance! The whole Hoodride trend proves this, shitters can look hard as .... just because they stance is right!
You have a 71 bug, thats 4 stud!, you wont be able to run BRMs, Sprints etc coz theyre 5 stud!
A 4 stud VW is 4x130 PCD, a Early bug is a wide five, 5x205 PCD
Porsche stud pattern is 5x130 PCD.
Late bays on, up to the T4 use a 5x112 PCD, thats the same as Mercs, bigger Audis and Passats but gives van owners a great selection that the never seem to take advantage of???
The cheapest way to fit Porker rims is to drill your hubs, but this isnt nessesarily the safest! Next up is you can by adapters, these are mostly TUV approved and safe but widen the track and may effect clearance.
Third is to fit disks, but then your into money but will have a cool set up!
Disks can be bought in any PCD!
Usually with bugs etc you will be looking to run a skinnier rim up front, but again that depends on the stance you want!
Check out
www.machine7.com
www.coolairvw.co.uk
www.streetstyleandpower.com
Theyre nearly all doing conversion kits these days!
Also go onto www.volkszone.com thats a great resourse for info!
Are you looking at Fuchs, Cups, Cookie cutters or Gas Burners? Fuchs are very common and must be polished IMO, Cups only suit big motored cars! You can now get 4stud gas burner replicas.
Check out the sites!
Good advice.
They do 4 stud BRM & Sprintstars replicas now, although granted they do not look as good as their more original 5 lug counterparts. I have a set of Riviera's if interested, but they could do with refurbishment to be honest.
Ok, you can fit any porsche wheel you want it just depends on how deep your pockets are!
Do you have an idea of the style of wheel you want to fit, the type of look you are going for? e.g: Cal, German, Custom, Resto-Cal, hoodride, Oldskool looker, Race/Drag look, etc, etc
Next is are you going to lower the car? Technically you must because it crime punisable by death, not to lower a bug, and the syle police will be out in force!
Then how low do you want to go?
Then you start getting into whether you wanna run disks or narrow your beam!!
The whole look of a car depends on choosing the right wheels, but that alone is no good without the right stance! The whole Hoodride trend proves this, shitters can look hard as .... just because they stance is right!
You have a 71 bug, thats 4 stud!, you wont be able to run BRMs, Sprints etc coz theyre 5 stud!
A 4 stud VW is 4x130 PCD, a Early bug is a wide five, 5x205 PCD
Porsche stud pattern is 5x130 PCD.
Late bays on, up to the T4 use a 5x112 PCD, thats the same as Mercs, bigger Audis and Passats but gives van owners a great selection that the never seem to take advantage of???
The cheapest way to fit Porker rims is to drill your hubs, but this isnt nessesarily the safest! Next up is you can by adapters, these are mostly TUV approved and safe but widen the track and may effect clearance.
Third is to fit disks, but then your into money but will have a cool set up!
Disks can be bought in any PCD!
Usually with bugs etc you will be looking to run a skinnier rim up front, but again that depends on the stance you want!
Check out
www.machine7.com
www.coolairvw.co.uk
www.streetstyleandpower.com
Theyre nearly all doing conversion kits these days!
Also go onto www.volkszone.com thats a great resourse for info!
Are you looking at Fuchs, Cups, Cookie cutters or Gas Burners? Fuchs are very common and must be polished IMO, Cups only suit big motored cars! You can now get 4stud gas burner replicas.
Check out the sites!
Good advice.
They do 4 stud BRM & Sprintstars replicas now, although granted they do not look as good as their more original 5 lug counterparts. I have a set of Riviera's if interested, but they could do with refurbishment to be honest.
G
The 4 stud BERMs dont look right where as the 4stud are the style that where fitted to Porsche 914's back in the day as they where 4stud!
one other thing to consider if switching to Porsche wheels is what are you going to use for a spare? If you go for adapters, you'll have to remove the adapter to use the stock VW spare, if you go for redrilled hubs you'll have both VW and Porsche patterns on your hubs so it's not a problem. If you convert to Porsche brakes or buy VW brakes with the Porsche pattern you'll need a Porsche spare. In this case, look me up as I've got a few options for you... ;-)
oh, for my tuppence worth, go for 17" wheels if you only drive your bug occasionally, go for smaller wheels (15" or 16") with higher profile tyres if comfort is going to be an issue.
oh, for my tuppence worth, go for 17" wheels if you only drive your bug occasionally, go for smaller wheels (15" or 16") with higher profile tyres if comfort is going to be an issue.
QUOTE(Dirty1 @ Nov 13 2006, 01:44 PM) [snapback]39651[/snapback]
The 4 stud BERMs dont look right where as the 4stud are the style that where fitted to Porsche 914's back in the day as they where 4stud!
Ahhh, now your talkin'
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QUOTE(Dirty1 @ Nov 13 2006, 01:44 PM) [snapback]39651[/snapback]Justin what wheels are you runnin?
15x6 Fuchs all 'round
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The 4 stud BERMs dont look right where as the 4stud are the style that where fitted to Porsche 914's back in the day as they where 4stud!
Ahhh, now your talkin'
QUOTE(Dirty1 @ Nov 13 2006, 01:44 PM) [snapback]39651[/snapback]Justin what wheels are you runnin?
15x6 Fuchs all 'round
G
My mate was runnin 4.5's on the front of the Preacher, and another mate, the Fonz has 4j or sumfin on his ghia, I dont like the fuches you get that skinny as they end up with no lip and the 5spokes sit out past the edge of the rim!!
As far as a spare, you could be cool and get on to Traynors and get a spacesaver from a 911
As far as a spare, you could be cool and get on to Traynors and get a spacesaver from a 911
QUOTE(Dirty1 @ Nov 13 2006, 11:52 PM) [snapback]39770[/snapback]
As far as a spare, you could be cool and get on to Traynors and get a spacesaver from a 911
of you could be cooler and get onto me and get a spacesaver from a 911. 17x3.5 alloy spare from a 996 or 15x5.5 steel spare from a 911...
As far as a spare, you could be cool and get on to Traynors and get a spacesaver from a 911
of you could be cooler and get onto me and get a spacesaver from a 911. 17x3.5 alloy spare from a 996 or 15x5.5 steel spare from a 911...
G
WRX nearly done Trev? Saw the pics from back at Kit car show, looked like most of the fab work was done and it was ready to prep for paint!
QUOTE(Dirty1 @ Nov 15 2006, 12:57 AM) [snapback]39917[/snapback]
WRX nearly done Trev? Saw the pics from back at Kit car show, looked like most of the fab work was done and it was ready to prep for paint!
don't believe everything you see on the internet
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WRX nearly done Trev? Saw the pics from back at Kit car show, looked like most of the fab work was done and it was ready to prep for paint!
don't believe everything you see on the internet
Jesus lads that a lot of info to take in all at once, i am going to go with the drilled hubs at the present and work my pocket up to changing for discs. i have two guys lined up. one is way to expensive especially if i am eventually going to change ment. the second guy is doing the lot for €100.00!!!!
i think i am on to a winner. now anyone got a nice set of wheels. the ones i have are in badneed of repair, i could use them but they would look very ratty and i want the car to look new as i am having it resprayed at the moment. i have springs on the way in the post. so it will be lowered and i have the front and rear T bars.
QUOTE(JustinOval @ Nov 13 2006, 10:43 PM) [snapback]39760[/snapback]
Ahhh, now your talkin'
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15x6 Fuchs all 'round
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thats excatly what i am looking for
i think i am on to a winner. now anyone got a nice set of wheels. the ones i have are in badneed of repair, i could use them but they would look very ratty and i want the car to look new as i am having it resprayed at the moment. i have springs on the way in the post. so it will be lowered and i have the front and rear T bars.
QUOTE(JustinOval @ Nov 13 2006, 10:43 PM) [snapback]39760[/snapback]
Ahhh, now your talkin'
15x6 Fuchs all 'round
thats excatly what i am looking for
QUOTE(marv @ Nov 15 2006, 10:37 PM) [snapback]40087[/snapback]
thats excatly what i am looking for
The ones in the picture? They're 914 (2litre) Porsche Fuchs, you can pick up a set for around £400 on ebay
and the best bit is they fit straight on to a beetle, with a decent offset for lowering
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Here's how they look on an 02 -
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What wheels do you have in need of repair?
thats excatly what i am looking for
The ones in the picture? They're 914 (2litre) Porsche Fuchs, you can pick up a set for around £400 on ebay
and the best bit is they fit straight on to a beetle, with a decent offset for lowering
Here's how they look on an 02 -
What wheels do you have in need of repair?
QUOTE(JustinOval @ Nov 15 2006, 11:22 PM) [snapback]40096[/snapback]
The ones in the picture? They're 914 (2litre) Porsche Fuchs, you can pick up a set for around £400 on ebay
and the best bit is they fit straight on to a beetle, with a decent offset for lowering
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like Justin said, if you're going for Porsche 2litres then forget about drilling your hubs. They bolt onto the bug. Save your money to refurb the wheels...
The ones in the picture? They're 914 (2litre) Porsche Fuchs, you can pick up a set for around £400 on ebay
and the best bit is they fit straight on to a beetle, with a decent offset for lowering
like Justin said, if you're going for Porsche 2litres then forget about drilling your hubs. They bolt onto the bug. Save your money to refurb the wheels...
QUOTE(marv @ Nov 19 2006, 01:41 PM) [snapback]40415[/snapback]
Picked a set of 911 wheels in Buy and sell for 250 with tyres. now definitly gonig with adaptors. ill post pics when car is finished cheers
You're sh!ttin' me?
I picked up a set of 911 fuchs in the B&S for €250 2 years ago,
and when I went to pick them up found they had tyres fitted
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Picked a set of 911 wheels in Buy and sell for 250 with tyres. now definitly gonig with adaptors. ill post pics when car is finished cheers
You're sh!ttin' me?
I picked up a set of 911 fuchs in the B&S for €250 2 years ago,
and when I went to pick them up found they had tyres fitted
G
Gawd darn it...... 2 lucky mo-fo's!
Guess I oughta be checkin B+S out, never would have thought Porker wheels would turn up in it!!
I do know of a set of Cookie cutters if any ones interested?
Guess I oughta be checkin B+S out, never would have thought Porker wheels would turn up in it!!
I do know of a set of Cookie cutters if any ones interested?
G
Bohall are they design90's??
Dude they'll suit an 02' sweet, only one thing though, I'm not going to allow you to fit them untill there polished enough to blind the Locals!
If there not polished I'm calling the Style Police!
Dude they'll suit an 02' sweet, only one thing though, I'm not going to allow you to fit them untill there polished enough to blind the Locals!
If there not polished I'm calling the Style Police!
QUOTE(marv @ Nov 20 2006, 09:48 PM) [snapback]40610[/snapback]
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Not exact wheels, i have not collected them, got picutre message on phone, collecting on friday and hope to get proper pic! my wheels have full proper centres in colour
nice one. Good price for the wheels. Before you splash out on adapters, offer up a wheel to the VW hubs (one of the bolt holes will match up nicely so you can trial fit it with the car on a jack) and check how well the wheel will clear the springs on the front of the '02. You might find you need to get narrow springs, or wider wings if you use adapters. Do your homework before spending any more money.
Oh, don't polish them, every mofo has them polished. Paint 'em black instead. It's the future, you heard it here first
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Not exact wheels, i have not collected them, got picutre message on phone, collecting on friday and hope to get proper pic! my wheels have full proper centres in colour
nice one. Good price for the wheels. Before you splash out on adapters, offer up a wheel to the VW hubs (one of the bolt holes will match up nicely so you can trial fit it with the car on a jack) and check how well the wheel will clear the springs on the front of the '02. You might find you need to get narrow springs, or wider wings if you use adapters. Do your homework before spending any more money.
Oh, don't polish them, every mofo has them polished. Paint 'em black instead. It's the future, you heard it here first
QUOTE(JustinOval @ Nov 21 2006, 08:12 PM) [snapback]40743[/snapback]
Adaptors are expensive crap don't bother with them, at £100 a pair they add an inch to your track each side, yet drums are only around £55 each and discs £60ish
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www.machine7.com
or just get your own re-drilled, my rear drums are 4x130 and 5x130.
Fair enough Justin, but with those wheels and an '02 he might find himself needing the reduction in offset that adapters give though. There's less space "inboard" of the bolt face of the hub in an '02 or '03 than in a torsion bar bug because of the coil springs...
Adaptors are expensive crap don't bother with them, at £100 a pair they add an inch to your track each side, yet drums are only around £55 each and discs £60ish
www.machine7.com
or just get your own re-drilled, my rear drums are 4x130 and 5x130.
Fair enough Justin, but with those wheels and an '02 he might find himself needing the reduction in offset that adapters give though. There's less space "inboard" of the bolt face of the hub in an '02 or '03 than in a torsion bar bug because of the coil springs...
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