Any Pictures of "Light Metal Wheels Pressurized" 15x6

[hwgunner]

So I got the COA on my project car and it says it came with Light Metal Wheels, Pressurized 15x6 wheels. I have looked around ans seen plenty of 15x5.5 wheels but wondering if anyone has a few pics of the 15x6?? Do they have hub caps? I probably wont be using them as my car is more of a hot rod but would like to see them. Thanks

jonathan
hwgunner

[beaker]

My 72 T targa had Mahle gas burner wheels and the COA indicated "light metal wheels".

David

[hwgunner]

My 72 T targa had Mahle gas burner wheels and the COA indicated "light metal wheels".

David

Were Gas Burners available in late 1973 on new cars. The car is a 73.5 CIS car. Now those might be worth doing if they are original to the car.

jonathan
hwgunner

[Cornpanzer]

Gas burners are 15 x 5.5. I would guess that this refers to the Cookie Cutter wheel which was common in 73

[hwgunner]

Gas burners are 15 x 5.5. I would guess that this refers to the Cookie Cutter wheel which was common in 73

Not to disparage anything Porsche but that sucks! The car did come with some 2 pretty ratty cookie cutters as rollers when I got it. The were beyond saving though as they had severe corrosion in places.

Any other thoughts??

jonathan
hwgunner

[Mr9146]

Gas burners are 15 x 5.5. I would guess that this refers to the Cookie Cutter wheel which was common in 73

Then someone should call BS on the Porsche PR department as there's nothing light about Cookie Cutters. It's been my understanding that the "light metal wheel" reference was always Fuchs.

[hwgunner]

Then someone should call BS on the Porsche PR department as there's nothing light about Cookie Cutters. It's been my understanding that the "light metal wheel" reference was always Fuchs.

If that is the case then I am not too far off with the wheels I have. Can anyone else confirm this?? Here is the car again!



jonathan
hwgunner

[Cornpanzer]

Light metal refers to aluminum. The metal is light, not necessarily the product made from the aluminum. I am guessing that "pressurized" might mean pressure cast, which I think the cookies were. Fuchs were forged.
All conjecture of course, but educated conjecture.

[kentf14]

I'd guess cookie-cutters as well. These were common on the Ts.
Not the coolest wheels in the world, especially in 15X6.

[advtracing]

i always wondered about this as my 72 had the same listing but i did not think cooke cutter were made mid 72