914 Wheel Types

STOCK WHEELS

        These are 5- bolt Fuchs wheels, polished and painted with black caps.  The 5- bolt Fuchs was a factory option for 70-72 914-6 and many 911 cars.  The 4- bolt variety was a factory option from 1973 on.  They are often referred to as "2-liter alloys".  I have heard that aftermarket Fuchs-copies polish better because they are cast, rather than forged - I have no personal experience.  These pictures are  compliments of Pelican Parts.

   This is a 5-bolt Mahle wheel.  It's much different from the 4-bolt.  5- bolt Mahle's were a factory option on the 914-6s in 70-72.  This highly prized wheel was nicknamed the "gas-burner".

    This is a 4- bolt Mahle wheel.  Factory option from 73-76.  In 1974, these were stock on all Limited Edition cars and were painted to match the trim (yellow, orange or green).  It sounds ugly, but looks cool.  Thanks, Perry Kiehl, for the picture.

   Personally, my favorite 914 stock wheel, the Pedrini.  The Pedrini was a 4-bolt alloy wheel offered from 70-72, and at first glance is very similar to the 4-bolt Mahle.  There are two different types of Pedrini's out there.  Early (and most common) Pedrini's will not fit on later (hubcentric) cars. 

AFTERMARKET WHEELS

   One of the most popular 4-bolt aftermarket wheels is the Riviera.  You can find them in many different disguises of paint and polish.  I've been told this was originally a VW wheel.  My first 914 had these wheels, and I liked the way they looked.  However, this is strictly a street wheel (not auto-x) and should not be used with beefy tires.

   This is a Centerline wheel that some have used on the 914.  I don't know much about them, except that they're prized by racers and very expensive.

   This is an aftermarket wheel made by Momo for Volkswagen.  Most VW 4-bolt wheels will fit on a stock 914.  Jim Philpot was kind enough to send me this picture along with the Enkei wheel  below.

   This is an unusual aftermarket wheel by Enkei.

   Jim Philpot sent me the next two unusual pictures.  First, the English wheel, the RFX Revolution.  I've never seen one outside of this picture, but I like them!  (AA has sold these wheels as the "AFX".

   This is an Australian wheel, a Roh ZR-6.

        Another attractive Aussie wheel, these are pictures of a 4-bolt wheel by Simmons, the Simmons C-2.  They are no longer available - the tooling was damaged beyond repair.

Soon, I will add 4-bolt Fuchs and stock steel wheels.  If you have a wheel that isn't listed, please drop me a line.  I'll be happy to post it for you.

Dave Darling added the following pics to our ensemble:

Pedrinni	Fuchs 4-bolt	Mahle 4-bolt	Mahle 5-bolt Gasburners
Empis	AM Racing	Steel Wheel	Riviera Mag
5-bolt Cookie Cutters	ATS	HRE	Centerline