Re: Fuchs?

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

At 09:52 AM 9/27/96 +0200, you wrote:

>
>OK, John, here's the next question then.
>Is there an application for cars with the 4x108 pattern?
>I'm looking at buying a '90 coupe 20v, and like the looks of the Fuchs and
>the implicit durability of forged wheels.  Excepting the mega-buck wheels
>and the exotics (forged magnesium?), what are the options?
>
>Also, how much of an effect do light wheels have on the handling of
>Quattros?  I know that un-sprung weight is generally considered to be bad,
>but how much do you have to shed to feel a difference?
>
>Any feedback on which wheels have the best light-weight/strong compromise
>would be usefull.   Revolutions? (seem to be popular in the racing croud,
>light and strong enough(?) but poorly finished from what I've seen)
>
>Oppinions?  Facts?  Anybody?  Buehler?
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>
>Bob Davis
>First Internet Resources
>(423)577-9800
>davisrp@1stresource.com
>
>
As you might have guessed, Fuch trivia is not my strong suit.  I don't think
there are Fuchs for the 4 bolt cars, however.  BBS and others have forged
wheels; maybe there's a fitment for you.

As far as how much unsprung weight you have to lose to notice, who cares.
Buy a wheel that you like and fits your budget.  "Notice" is a relative
term.  After a few days driving with your new wheels, you won't notice the
difference anymore.
Regards,

John Karasaki

Quattro Club (regional & national) member