Pedrini vs Mahle wheels Options

[Geezer914]

Which wheel do you like better, Pedrini or Mahle? I think the Mahle would offer more cooling because of the larger openings.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

[Dave_Darling]

Pedrini came in two versions. Most of the ones out there have a "00" suffix on the part number. These do not fit hub-centric wheels without modifications, so they only really work on 70-late 72 914 front hubs. (They are fine for the rears.)

The Pedrinis with the "01" suffix will fit all regular four-bolt 914 hubs just fine. These came out either in late 72 or in the 73 model year. These are cast aluminum.

The Mahles were all made to fit hub-centric hubs, no mods required. I think these came out in the 73 model year. I believe that these are also cast aluminum. The assertion that they are magnesium, I think, comes from confusing them with the five-bolt Mahles which are indeed cast magnesium.

In my experience, the Mahles are lighter than the Pedrinis. It probably won't make a big difference to most people, but I do like the idea of lighter wheels more than heavier ones.

Of those two, I would prefer the Mahle wheels because of the weight and appearance.

All wheels can crack with age and use. Any wheel you buy should be inspected, not just the Fuchs wheels.

The stock Fuchs alloy wheels are forged, not cast. They are lighter than the other two options by my measurements, and generally stronger. I also like the look of these when they are not painted.

--DD