Stark wheel opinions needed

15x6's, regular production (non R)15x7's, 16x6's and 911 numbered  16x7's all have 112 mm (4.4") backspacing so the difference- not quite 1/2"- and since some people measure backspacing from the outside instead of the inside of the wheel lip so they may be exactly the same- from the Stark wheels is minimal and I don't think will cause any problems. The Stark wheels are heavier, though- a 15x6 Fuchs weighs a tad over 12 pounds, a 15x7 is just over 13, and oe 16x6's and 16x7's 1-1/4 pounds over the same width 15" wheels. I was of the understanding (don't know why) that the Stark wheels were good quality and not that heavy- could those be shipping weights?

Going to 16" wheels does open up a whole realm of possibilities in sizes and manufacturers (and summer treads and compounds!) so I understand the attraction. With the right deal real Fuchs are available for not a lot more money- you may have to watch online, frequent the local VW shows and develop contacts in the local VW and Porsche crowds. It's surprising what turns up if you're at the right place at the right time.

Hope this helps. Al

The Stark wheels are 16 X 7 and 16 X 8.  I was incorrect in my first post. The actual weight of the wheels is 20 and 21lbs as shown on the Tire rack website, which is almost double the weight of the wheels I am running now so that makes this far less attractive. I may just wait and have my wheels reconditioned this winter. Thanks for the input.

Jimmy I have 16 inch 6&7 Fuchs they fit my car fine but I don’t have a beam

i think chrome is. Ice but the petals shiny with black is what prefer Rich just had his done black but anodized rim edge

taste is really subjective 

@Jimmy V.

FWIW, I think your current (real) 5x130 Fuchs look good on your car and aside from less weight (always a good thing) adds to a more 'outlaw' look to a flared-fender Speedster. If you're looking for something a little different to change up your car's look,  might I suggest to have some 5x130, 16" wheels widened to 7 & 8", add a chrome trim-ring to the outer portion of the wheel, color match the inner portion of the wheel to your car color and insert chrome nipple hub caps. There is an SOCer (Carrozini) on here with that approach (minus chrome trim ring) on his white flared fender.

I'm guessing that stripping and polishing the Fuchs could be around $200 per wheel.

I think whatever you do with wheels, your car will always look bad-a$$! 

@MusbJim That was yesterday, Carrozino switched wheels.

https://www.speedsterowners.co...5#598468893755478775

I jus saw that! DANG, that new motor is sweet!

The wheels are pretty cool but again Fuch's won out in the long run ....  

Hey Jimmy! Love the look of your speedster. Pretty hard to beat real Fuchs. Polished {petals)Fuchs look pretty cool when you hit that speed where they appear to be spinning backwards. Just Saying!

jesse postill posted:

Hey Jimmy! Love the look of your speedster. Pretty hard to beat real Fuchs. Polished {petals)Fuchs look pretty cool when you hit that speed where they appear to be spinning backwards. Just Saying!

WNGD awesome! That's exactly what I had in mind for Jimmy's speedster!