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Fuchs question

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2026 9:07 am
by Ants
Hey all

Do Fuchs from 1978 with part number 911361020 differ from early (pre 73) deep 6 wheels?

Thanks
Antony

Re: Fuchs question

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2026 9:24 am
by Lightweight_911
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Yes.

This diagram shows the different profile of a 'deep six' Fuchs compared to the later 'flat six' Fuchs wheel.

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In addition, any Fuchs wheel from 1978 will have a larger central hole to accept the 'ring type' centre cap as opposed to the earlier '3-prong' centre cap.


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Re: Fuchs question

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2026 12:18 pm
by Ants
Thanks for the reply Andy

I'm looking for some Fuchs for my Karmann Ghia and have seen a couple of 1978 wheels which are well priced.
From what you've said, I think the later ones will fundamentally look the same as earlier wheels (to the untrained eye).

Antony

Re: Fuchs question

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2026 4:11 pm
by sladey
Lightweight_911 wrote:.

Yes.

This diagram shows the different profile of a 'deep six' Fuchs compared to the later 'flat six' Fuchs wheel.

Image


In addition, any Fuchs wheel from 1978 will have a larger central hole to accept the 'ring type' centre cap as opposed to the earlier '3-prong' centre cap.


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Interesting pic there Andy - I’ve often wondered what they meant by “deep Fuchs” and was reluctant to google

Re: Fuchs question

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2026 4:22 pm
by Lightweight_911
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:lol: :lol: :lol:


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Re: Fuchs question

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2026 5:07 pm
by Bootsy
That did tickle me (after googling it of course)

Re: Fuchs question

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:57 pm
by HaraldD
Hello,
please don't forget, that the early ones needs a Tube..
Harald