Correct spare wheel in 1969 911S

[kenikh]

My car has a 15 x 5.5 Fuchs spare w/ Fulda bias ply tire. Is this correct for my car? I thought the steelies were correct?

[Soterik]

You should have an early deep 6 as your spare. I've had 3 69S's and all of them had date stamped matching fuchs including the spare.

Eric

[kenikh]

Looks like another big ticket item to add to the list...

[andyjboy]

You should be able to sell the 5.5" Fuchs for more than you pay for a deep six...

[kenikh]

I thought the 5.5s are less valuable? Why are the 5.5s more expensive?

[boxster03]

I have a deep six fuchs with heart that I am selling from my early 70 because I think it should have a steel 5 1/2 spare which I sourced with an original michellin tire.

I will sell the wheel which is round but will need a recondition to make it perfect for $400 plus shipping.

I am in LosAngeles

[kenikh]

I'd love the wheel, but need to sell the 5.5" first. I am going to post it for sale tonight. Money is tight after a little snafu regarding shipping costs on some parts has resulted in my discretionary income for the month being wiped out. Anybody have a suggested selling price for the 5.5? My memory says it is in excellent condition and not in need of reconditioning. Is the Fulda bias ply tire of any value?

[andyjboy]

The 5.5's - like the 4.5's - are valuable because they were only made for 1 year - in this case 1968. In addition they're popular with the VW hotrodders.

I would say that a 5.5 x 15 Fuchs in good condition is worth ~$300-350 whereas a deep six in equivalent condition would sell for ~$250-300 (as there were many more of them made).

These prices are for wheels in good original condition - not restored.

5.5 x15" Fuchs sold on Pelican

[Soterik]

The 5.5's - like the 4.5's - are valuable because they were only made for 1 year - in this case 1968. In addition they're popular with the VW hotrodders.

I would say that a 5.5 x 15 Fuchs in good condition is worth ~$300-350 whereas a deep six in equivalent condition would sell for ~$250-300 (as there were many more of them made).

These prices are for wheels in good original condition - not restored.

Agreed!

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