Fuchs Numbering Question, Numbering mistake (or mine)? |
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Fuchs Numbering Question, Numbering mistake (or mine)? |
BeatNavy |
Dec 21 2017, 04:29 PM
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Alright Fuchs experts. I picked up a set of 6x16 Fuchs yesterday. I got them home and took a closer look at them, as I wanted to validate that they were genuine (again). One of them was really faint, but I finally found my little fox friend on all four of them. All good.
In that process I noticed that the one wheel with the faintest fox seemed to have a discrepancy. The part numbers on all wheels show 911 361 020 43 as in the first pic below, which I am pretty sure corresponds to 6x16 on a '84 911 (all black). But the size number stamped on them, which is what I assume is what's in the second picture below, shows "6 J 15" (not 16). All the rest of the wheels show "6 J 16" like in the last picture. All p/n's match, and best I can measure the physical dimensions are the same on all the wheels. Is this a factory mistake or am I making a bad assumption or other stupid error? Probably the latter, as I haven't met my daily quota yet. (5-lug) Fuchs newbie out. |
theer |
Dec 21 2017, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 681 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States |
Try measuring the circumference: Put a string around the inside of the lip, where the bead of the tire will sit. Compare the "15" circumference to one of the 16's. If the same measurement, then at least you know the same size tires will fit...
Maybe the 16's are marked wrong? |
JOEPROPER |
Dec 21 2017, 05:14 PM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States |
Try measuring the circumference: Put a string around the inside of the lip, where the bead of the tire will sit. Compare the "15" circumference to one of the 16's. If the same measurement, then at least you know the same size tires will fit... Maybe the 16's are marked wrong? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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