Light alternative to fuchs ? What happened to VTO ?

[Greg D.]

Greg,

if you know anyone who speaks with anything that might sounds like a british accent, call the UK minilite folks, seems they sell to folks they like at very good prices, even after you factor in shipping.

VTO will be less expensive, but wouldn't you rather get the real deal?

I contacted the Minilites US distributor, basically 4x 15x6 minilites in silver, no extras or fancy deco, would be $1400 and change at my door... Not horrible, but not cheap either. On the one hand, I appreciate the lightness of those wheels, but on the other, the car is a stock 912, will never see the track or the north side of 70 for any period of time (city/country road car), so maybe I can live with my fake fuchs or much chepaer superlites (if their vendor ever gets back to me, which they have not)... I am still thinking about it... If there is any $$ left after the interior redo quotes come in, I will do it.

[Bullethead]

If it's a look that appeals to you, 944/951 spare wheels are light and clean... perfect for a driver 912.
You can find these for less money, just be patient and accumulate a set one at a time.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...t-and-16-quot-!!

[Greg D.]

Good thinking, I've seen those before but never really thought about them. How light/heavy are they vs a Fuchs/minilite, do you know ? I've only found this reference :
Porsche 944S2 Spare Tire & Wheel (includes tire weight) Stamped Steel 29.3 - hard to tell, I never weighed a space saver tire.

I've got a set of factory steel wheels - those things destroy the ride of every car I've tried them on ;-)

[Bullethead]

Keep in mind there are 4 different types (let's exclude the ugly Boxter spacesaver) out there... IIRC they weigh about 11-12 pounds.



Here's some on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-...fb919c&vxp=mtr

[blucille]

I contacted the Minilites US distributor, basically 4x 15x6 minilites in silver, no extras or fancy deco, would be $1400 and change at my door... Not horrible, but not cheap either. On the one hand, I appreciate the lightness of those wheels, but on the other, the car is a stock 912, will never see the track or the north side of 70 for any period of time (city/country road car), so maybe I can live with my fake fuchs or much chepaer superlites (if their vendor ever gets back to me, which they have not)... I am still thinking about it... If there is any $$ left after the interior redo quotes come in, I will do it.

I know, I know....try contacting the UK, be all cheerio and bloody well, and you will save a bunch of money if you pass the gatekeeper....

[john1180]

I have this set of spares available for $1000. They have been media blasted,extra valve holes plugged and welded, and finished in dull aluminum silver. Never used, ready to go. John jmschneeman@msn.com

[Poorhouse]

Just bought a set of VTO's.

Very easy to deal with, plus they are having a free shipping sale.