Is there any list/sheet saying what size wheels went on what car? For example, when did Porsche switch from 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 steelies? Were the wider wheels an option, or just the new standard. I am looking for that kind of information.
Is there any list/sheet saying what size wheels went on what car? For example, when did Porsche switch from 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 steelies? Were the wider wheels an option, or just the new standard. I am looking for that kind of information.
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Rafael Mendez
Current Porsche Stable, all cars matching #'s, 14x Concours Winner
67 912 Light Ivory/Red
68 911L Light Ivory/Black Elephant Hyde ROW
69 911E Tangerine/Black
78 911SC Bitter Chocolate/Cork ROW
84 944 Guards Red/Black
90 911 C4 Guards Red/Cashmere
08 911S Black/Black
There are numerous books , one of my favorites is "The Red Book" by Paternie. The author died years ago, don't know if they are still in print. Another is "911 Performance Handbook" by Bruce Anderson, unfortunately he is also no longer with us, but again these are two of the best books.
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I like the 911 & 912 Restorers Guide to Authenticity by ESR member Brett Johnson (ISBN 9780929758305). It is current, detailed and most of the errors in the "red book" are corrected.
Simple answer to your question is 1968 model year. This was the new standard. I believe the Fuchs forged alloy wheels 6R and 7R may have come out in 1968, but these were racing purpose and thus rare and expensive; not something that was generally available.
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Thank you Dave and Ed!! I will purchase these books.
Rafael Mendez
Current Porsche Stable, all cars matching #'s, 14x Concours Winner
67 912 Light Ivory/Red
68 911L Light Ivory/Black Elephant Hyde ROW
69 911E Tangerine/Black
78 911SC Bitter Chocolate/Cork ROW
84 944 Guards Red/Black
90 911 C4 Guards Red/Cashmere
08 911S Black/Black
I have a set of 4 original factory 1971 dated 6"x15" steelies in orig paint. I think these were a one-year wheel.....mine are dated 11&12/71......not going to be using these.
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