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  1. 02-14-2016, 08:46 AM #1
    dhopkins
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    Source for refurbished Fuchs

    Is there an established and trusted source other than going private to buy Fuchs?
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  2. 02-14-2016, 05:14 PM #2
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    It's probably the cheapest to buy used wheels and have them refinished but plenty of sellers of re-done wheels on this site and pelican.

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  3. 02-14-2016, 05:25 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by dhopkins View Post
    Is there an established and trusted source other than going private to buy Fuchs?
    Very few companies have them 'on the shelf.' I'd try Wheel Enhancement and Sierra Madre Collection.
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  4. 02-15-2016, 06:35 PM #4
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    on the samba a guy named alex magro? has alot of ads, never used him-- im sure he has feedback listed
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  5. 02-16-2016, 07:38 AM #5
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    Trying to stay out of this but I don't like seeing your money wasted.
    SMC and Aase both are reputable companies that offer in stock anodized wheels. There may be others.
    If you like the single stage anodized finish they would be the ones that I would recommend.
    Be careful of polished wheels and the people who sell them, most have been welded in my experience.
    As much as I like VWs and have many friends in the VW business, most don't have the same thing in mind when we talk about "good" wheels.
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    Sensible advice. Harvey knows.
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  7. 02-17-2016, 08:37 AM #7
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    Thanks. I thought maybe I could skip one step. My current car has aftermarket wheels and hence
    I have no Fuchs to refinish.
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  8. 02-17-2016, 10:23 AM #8
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    I can only find 5.5 inch wheels. What size tires fit these wheels 205/195/185/175?
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    Just call Harvey Weidman, talk to him on the phone first, he is THE expert on Fuchs. He will take care of you. 530.534.7903
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