Why are Fuchs wheels valuable?

[I.S. Gall]

I've got another set or two for sale if you're looking :)

I'd agree on the reasons you stated and possibly add that Audi did use
them for the early rally's... maybe they were high quality or
something? (jk)

Ian
91 200q20v
93 urS4



On 2/24/06, Alex Kowalski <hypereutectic1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> This may sound like a silly question, but I'd like a refresher on why the
> forged 15x7 et45 Fuchs sport wheels seem to hold their value better than
> most other Audi factory rims of that vintage?  It's become one of those
> things that I "know" to be true, but I've never been completely clear on the
> reason(s) why, except for a few fairly obvious things:
>
> 1) They're forged and thus lighter/stronger?
> 2) They're wider.
> 3) They're rare.
> 4) They were a seldom-chosen option.
>
> Any other insights?  My '86 rides on Fuchs and they do look very nice on the
> car, but can someone confirm or discuss any other reasons why they're
> valuable?
>
> Alex Kowalski
> '86 5KCSTQ - Red, Fuchs
> '87 5KCSTQ - Black, Stock Turbo Wheels
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