Topic: Can anyone ID this wheel (Read 1040 times)

Jesus · « **on:** April 16, 2005, 10:37:15 AM »

I know it's a 16 incher.

Width, offset, model, etc?

greggearhead · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2005, 10:46:43 AM »

16, are you sure? Looks like an early Porsche 911 or 912 wheel.

If it is a 16, it might be a spare or a winter wheel from a late 70s early 80s Porsche. Most of the later spares I have seen were black and had collapsible tires on them.

On width and offset, I would guess 5.5 or 6" wide and offset around 50mm.

GTiGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2005, 10:47:24 AM »

humm not sure

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Jesus · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2005, 10:53:49 AM »

Quote from: "greggearhead"

16, are you sure?

Yes

greggearhead · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2005, 11:03:25 AM »

Hmm. 66-67 Bugs had a similar style hubcap lip, but were 15s. Maybe a early 60s Bus? Do you know what the bolt pattern is?

Jesus · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2005, 11:17:03 AM »

It's a 5X130 Porsche wheel

Rukh · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2005, 11:27:05 AM »

Quote from: "greggearhead"

16, are you sure? Looks like an early Porsche 911 or 912 wheel.

If it is a 16, it might be a spare or a winter wheel from a late 70s early 80s Porsche. Most of the later spares I have seen were black and had collapsible tires on them.

On width and offset, I would guess 5.5 or 6" wide and offset around 50mm.

I agree with Greg on this one. I don't think 356's ever came with a 16" wheel. Or perhaps they are an aftermarket +1 wheel made for early model Porsches (356, 901, 912, 914)?

Jesus · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2005, 11:32:32 AM »

Who said it's off of a 356? Not me.. :roll:

I'm thinking it's a "chromed" (not polished) 911 space saver spare rim with an old school hubcap. Anyone want to buy stock in that?

greggearhead · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2005, 11:47:33 AM »

No, I don't think so. It is way too wide to be a spacesaver spare. 356 came with 16s I am pretty sure, but it was really, really early and therefore 4x130, not 5x130.

I bet it is a chrome repro wheel.

Jesus · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2005, 11:51:07 AM »

Hmmmmmmmm

Jesus · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:01:36 PM »

Oh yeah... I forgot to say this sooner.

This is a BBS wheel... I say again, this is a BBS wheel

Rukh · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:21:31 PM »

I know you didn't say it was off a 356, I was ruling that out "out loud". If they were 5x130, which I think some were, it could be a 356C bolt pattern, Greg. Even so, I think 356C's only ever came with a 15" wheel max.

So, I'm still guessing this is an aftermarket wheel.

Jesus · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:24:32 PM »

Quote from: "Rukh"

So, I'm still guessing this is an aftermarket wheel.

No, it's a BBS RS301

Rukh · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:26:35 PM »

Must be a really early series.

Jesus · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:29:12 PM »

Quote from: "Rukh"

Must be a really early series.

Early series what? I never said it was an ATS Cup ... it's a BBS wheel, I say again..... :giggle:

Rukh · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:33:38 PM »

For comparison:

Mystery Wheel

911 Space Saver

Rukh · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:35:14 PM »

They are pretty close.

Jesus · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:37:43 PM »

AOL hosting is blocked on my network. Can't see the 911 pic Josh

greggearhead · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:43:44 PM »

Quote from: "Rukh"

I know you didn't say it was off a 356, I was ruling that out "out loud". If they were 5x130, which I think some were, it could be a 356C bolt pattern, Greg. Even so, I think 356C's only ever came with a 15" wheel max.

So, I'm still guessing this is an aftermarket wheel.

From the looks of the pics, that is what it looks like for sure.

Yeah, a 356C is 5x130, but they only came with 15s - my point being 16s were like split windshield, 2 piece engine case aged stuff, so they couldn't be that, because anything that old would be 4x130.

Jesus · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:45:25 PM »

Jesus christ Greg, STFU!

I say again these are BBS wheels :giggle:

greggearhead · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2005, 01:28:58 PM »

Seriously, or are you pulling a Nappy because you read it somewhere?

You don't think BBS has made wheels for Porsche before?

editionPOS · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2005, 01:42:02 PM »

I will throw some more fuel into the fire.

a. Why would they chrome a space saver spare?

b. I think steel wheels for Porsche were made by Lemmerz (sp?)

Rukh · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2005, 01:42:40 PM »

I think he's being facetious there, Gregger.

Rukh · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2005, 01:46:48 PM »

Quote from: "editionPOS"

I will throw some more fuel into the fire.

a. Why would they chrome a space saver spare?

b. I think steel wheels for Porsche were made by Lemmerz (sp?)

Maybe somebody wanted a 16" wheel for their 356/901/912. And yes, some 356 wheels were made by Lemmerz.

Jesus · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2005, 10:00:04 PM »

Quote from: "greggearhead"

Seriously, or are you pulling a Nappy because you read it somewhere?

You don't think BBS has made wheels for Porsche before?

Yes Greg I'm pulling a Nappy :-P

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