Date:         Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:35:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Chris Lisica <wavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris Lisica <wavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Looking for old Porsche rim in the Seattle area
Comments: To: Tom Forhan <fourwdvw@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <244762.49266.qm@web52207.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Yeah, that would probably help. I just measured them and they are 16"
across.

As far as the composition of the metal goes, if I had to say, I'd say they
are cast aluminum. Although I wouldn't know the difference between cast or
forged.

As for the model/year, I have no idea, they came w/ the van when I bought
it.

As for the crack, I have no idea how it happened, I don't recall hitting
anything that hard that would crack a rim. Whether they belong on my van or
not, I'm not a tire expert. They drive straight, the van handles like a
sports car and I like the way they look. I would change them if only I
couldn't find a replacement.

Thanks to all for the responses.

Chris

On 8/13/07, Tom Forhan <fourwdvw@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> It might be more useful to post the exact size you are
> looking for: those Fuchs rims are available in 14",
> 15" and I think 16" sizes, and a variety of widths.
>
> You could also check with Porsche dismantlers:
> http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/listsofsources
>
> Someone that will have it for sure is a company called
> Wheel Enhancement - note all the difference widths
> they list:
> http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=WheelDetail&id=19
>
>
> Finally, those Porsche wheels were actually forged,
> and I would think it very unusual to have a crack as
> you described. Is there a chance there are copies and
> yours are only cast?
>
> Good luck!
>
>
>
> --- Chris Lisica <wavanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > Anyone on the list in the PNW have one of these?:
> >
> >
> http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/4648/cimg1867800sq3.jpg
> >
> > One of the spokes on my front right has a 3 inch
> > crack in it! Yikes!
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > --
> > Chris
> > 88 Vanagon GL
> >
>
>
>
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Chris
88 Vanagon GL
02 Golf GLS TDI (SOLD, looking for a Westy, now that I know what I really
like to drive)