Fuchs Vs Reps Advise Needed ?

[chucknorris]

I'm possibly looking at changing my RH wheels for some 18" Fuchs and was wondering what everyone's thoughts were about them?

I was looking at the "18 OTTO Fuchs from Design911 and their other 18" Fuch style reps.

https://www.design911shop.com/Porsc...chs-Wheels/pt72_427_2320_-cma81-cmo109-ct326/


There are also a couple of other Fush reps on good old feabay ...

I actually like the look of the Kerscher FX wheels as they have a deep dish. I have messaged them to find out their weights but alas no response as of yet.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254544328938?epid=838449741&hash=item3b440638ea:g:WVMAAOSwuxZecjWC


I think these could be the same reps that Design911 have in stock

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383997592151?hash=item59680a4257:g:BCEAAOSwuW9dZqYj


I know a few peeps run them on their cars in this group so would love to hear if you have the genuine ones or run any of the reps out there and what your thoughts on them, good and bad.


Cheers

 

[sp1ke]

As with colour, wheel choice is quite subjective, so don't worry too much about other peoples opinions & go with whatever appeals to you.

However as you asked I love the smaller Fuchs style wheels from old school air cooled cars, but many of the 18" replicas & even the real Fuch's branded 18" versions just don't look quite right to my eye.

Many seem to have a petal design that's just a little too squared off, &/or the front wheels have an odd offset & look relatively flat compared to the deeper dish of the rears.

In this respect, I think the DP18's from Group4 wheels, strike a better aesthetic balance & seem well made.
https://www.group4wheels.com/store/18-DP-Fuchs-c63263072

I have a set as summer wheels for my 996, which I've been happy with.

I appreciate most of these pics are older than your 993, but they may give you a feel for what they might look like. Check out freedog_964 or Group4Wheels on instagram.

 

[JonnieD]

There are also a couple of other Fush reps on good old feabay ...

I actually like the look of the Kerscher FX wheels as they have a deep dish. I have messaged them to find out their weights but alas no response as of yet.

I know a few peeps run them on their cars in this group so would love to hear if you have the genuine ones or run any of the reps out there and what your thoughts on them, good and bad.

I've had the same question for Kerscher on their wheels for my 997. I've tried a few times to get the weights from them. But to no avail. I'm guessing as they're reluctant / can't be bothered that they're pretty heavy!

I'm very much of the camp that I won't put on new wheels if they are heavier than my OEM's, so whilst I am style driven, its only if they have a performance advantage too (albeit very small in some cases). :thumb:

 

[Ratattak]

I have reps on my car ... they are a little heavy but I like the look. I also had reps on my previous 911 ... photos below

 

[Ratattak]

I have the details for the wheels on the Turbo:

Fuchs Replica £1372.20
8.5Jx19 ET55 14.1kg
11Jx19 ET55 15.9kg

OEM Turbo II wheels £6131.80
8.5Jx19 ET55 10.0kg
11Jx19 ET51 11.7kg

Real Fuchs wheels £4440.00
8.5J ET56 x 19 inch 10.5kg
11J ET51 x 19 inch 11.5kg

 

[chucknorris]

As with colour, wheel choice is quite subjective, so don't worry too much about other peoples opinions & go with whatever appeals to you.

However as you asked I love the smaller Fuchs style wheels from old school air cooled cars, but many of the 18" replicas & even the real Fuch's branded 18" versions just don't look quite right to my eye.

Many seem to have a petal design that's just a little too squared off, &/or the front wheels have an odd offset & look relatively flat compared to the deeper dish of the rears.

In this respect, I think the DP18's from Group4 wheels, strike a better aesthetic balance & seem well made.
https://www.group4wheels.com/store/18-DP-Fuchs-c63263072

I have a set as summer wheels for my 996, which I've been happy with.

I appreciate most of these pics are older than your 993, but they may give you a feel for what they might look like. Check out freedog_964 or Group4Wheels on instagram.

Cheers for the website link, I like the design but not the flat dish aspect which is similar to what i have already. I'm looking for that step stage aspect.

 

[chucknorris]

As with colour, wheel choice is quite subjective, so don't worry too much about other peoples opinions & go with whatever appeals to you.

However as you asked I love the smaller Fuchs style wheels from old school air cooled cars, but many of the 18" replicas & even the real Fuch's branded 18" versions just don't look quite right to my eye.

Many seem to have a petal design that's just a little too squared off, &/or the front wheels have an odd offset & look relatively flat compared to the deeper dish of the rears.

In this respect, I think the DP18's from Group4 wheels, strike a better aesthetic balance & seem well made.
https://www.group4wheels.com/store/18-DP-Fuchs-c63263072

I have a set as summer wheels for my 996, which I've been happy with.

I appreciate most of these pics are older than your 993, but they may give you a feel for what they might look like. Check out freedog_964 or Group4Wheels on instagram.

Thanks for the website info I'll take a look.

 

[chucknorris]

There are also a couple of other Fush reps on good old feabay ...

I actually like the look of the Kerscher FX wheels as they have a deep dish. I have messaged them to find out their weights but alas no response as of yet.

I know a few peeps run them on their cars in this group so would love to hear if you have the genuine ones or run any of the reps out there and what your thoughts on them, good and bad.

I've had the same question for Kerscher on their wheels for my 997. I've tried a few times to get the weights from them. But to no avail. I'm guessing as they're reluctant / can't be bothered that they're pretty heavy!

I'm very much of the camp that I won't put on new wheels if they are heavier than my OEM's, so whilst I am style driven, its only if they have a performance advantage too (albeit very small in some cases). :thumb:

Yep I'm the same even though I want the look I don't want to be compromising on handling by having a heavier set of wheels.

I might try and call them tomorrow and see if anyone can be arsed to pick up the phone, though my GCSE in German isn't the best haha

 

[chucknorris]

I have the details for the wheels on the Turbo:

Fuchs Replica £1372.20
8.5Jx19 ET55 14.1kg
11Jx19 ET55 15.9kg

OEM Turbo II wheels £6131.80
8.5Jx19 ET55 10.0kg
11Jx19 ET51 11.7kg

Real Fuchs wheels £4440.00
8.5J ET56 x 19 inch 10.5kg
11J ET51 x 19 inch 11.5kg

I love the wheels, assuming they're 19"?

Also thanks for the weight details, greatly appreciated.

 

[JonnieD]

There are also a couple of other Fush reps on good old feabay ...

I actually like the look of the Kerscher FX wheels as they have a deep dish. I have messaged them to find out their weights but alas no response as of yet.

I know a few peeps run them on their cars in this group so would love to hear if you have the genuine ones or run any of the reps out there and what your thoughts on them, good and bad.

I've had the same question for Kerscher on their wheels for my 997. I've tried a few times to get the weights from them. But to no avail. I'm guessing as they're reluctant / can't be bothered that they're pretty heavy!

I'm very much of the camp that I won't put on new wheels if they are heavier than my OEM's, so whilst I am style driven, its only if they have a performance advantage too (albeit very small in some cases). :thumb:

Yep I'm the same even though I want the look I don't want to be compromising on handling by having a heavier set of wheels.

I might try and call them tomorrow and see if anyone can be arsed to pick up the phone, though my GCSE in German isn't the best haha

Ha, good luck on the German then if you manage to get through to them.:thumbs:
I didn't even do German at school I plumped for French instead, so I'm no further help! I do think at least many more Germans than French speak passable English though so you might be ok.

On the wheel weights, I've just taken some weight from my car, and I'll do more in the months to come. So the last thing I'm going to do is to increase the unsprung weight too. I've done enough tests in the past to know the effect of reducing unsprung weight, it does make a noticeable difference. I've a feeling I may end up with the Otto Fuchs wheels though as most other options turn out to be too heavy.

 

[cableguy]

If you fancy a nice lightweight wheel then go 18" MY02. I sold the following set to member IMI a while back, custom paint in gloss black with a fine silver lip. Awesome look, easy to clean and ultra light... :thumb:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=147763

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=124182

C.

 

[chucknorris]

If you fancy a nice lightweight wheel then go 18" MY02. I sold the following set to member IMI a while back, custom paint in gloss black with a fine silver lip. Awesome look, easy to clean and ultra light... :thumb:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=147763

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=124182

C.

I do like the MY02 rims and have been looking at these too as an alternative.

 

[ch3tman]

I'm possibly looking at changing my RH wheels for some 18" Fuchs and was wondering what everyone's thoughts were about them?

Have a look here:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1608588#1608588

and:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1331517#1331517

and:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1331632#1331632

 

[chucknorris]

I'm possibly looking at changing my RH wheels for some 18" Fuchs and was wondering what everyone's thoughts were about them?

Have a look here:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1608588#1608588

and:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1331517#1331517

and:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1331632#1331632

Greatly appreciated just have in a read through them now.

Cheers.

 

[chucknorris]

I finally got an answer back from Kerscher Wheels on their weights ...


Answer: 8,5x18 ET48 = 12,13 kg 10x18 ET45 = 12,82 kg

Product: https://www.tunershop.co.uk/kerscher-wheel-fx-10-0x18-et45-5x130-18-inch.html


Hope this helps a few people


Cheers.