Friday, December 27, 2019

Fuchs RSR Finished Wheels

I wanted to get Fuchs wheels that were not finished in black for Scarlett but didn't want to touch the original wheels since I think those should be preserved. I also wanted slightly wider wheels for better stance and a fatter rear lip (I have the factory 16x6 16x7 optional wheels on the car now).

Fuchs 16x7 16x8 RSR frosted finish - 12/27/2019
I ended up coming across these and they're going to be perfect for the car. They're original (either 1979 or 1982 dated) original Fuchs wheels in 16x7 and 16x8 restored by Peter, a.k.a. "The Fuchs Guy", a.k.a. autoclub911 on Pelican, from SoCal.

Fuchs 16x7 RSR frosted finish - 12/27/2019
The following was done to them and they're absolutely gorgeous period correct wheels:

- Sandblasted
- Polished
- RSR Frosted Prep
- Anodized
- Painted

Fuchs 16x8 RSR frosted finish - 12/27/2019
As these are of course forged wheels, they weigh in at just 13.4lbs and 14.8lbs for the 16x7 and 16x8 respectively. Too bad they'll be tucked away until the end of the build but wheels make or break the look of the car and I'm really glad I finally found the wheels I wanted.