Group 4 wheels 7R. Anyone have them?

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Rose passion have the 6 for Euro 554.
7” are a bit more spendy at 720 (offset et 23)
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I'll be checking my 9's later :shock:
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Nige wrote:I'll be checking my 9's later :shock:
This wasn’t supposed to be a Fuch paranoia thread :) Sorry :)
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Don't worry, paranoia was short lived by realising how cold it is in the garage and was soon followed by a bunch of can't be arsed and a mug of tea with a kitkat.
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Gary71 wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:34 am
Nige wrote:I'll be checking my 9's later :shock:
This wasn’t supposed to be a Fuch paranoia thread :) Sorry :)
Apologies for adding to the thread hijack :oops:

Nige - my comments relate specifically to experience with 15in Fuchs - don't know if the problems affect 16in wheels as well ...

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Unlike flat sixes, the deep sixes have reinforcements (rib) on the inside where the petals meet the rim. I agree that polishing around the rough edges will help.

What are the post-74 Fuchs like? Are they stronger/safer than '72/73 versions?
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Nige wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:42 am mug of tea with a kitkat.
Chunky for 4 finger?
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4 fingers, but they're Lidl knockoffs. KatAttakk or something?
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Lightweight_911 wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:01 am
Gary71 wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:34 am
Nige wrote:I'll be checking my 9's later :shock:
This wasn’t supposed to be a Fuch paranoia thread :) Sorry :)
Apologies for adding to the thread hijack :oops:

Nige - my comments relate specifically to experience with 15in Fuchs - don't know if the problems affect 16in wheels as well ...

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TBH, I haven't heard of cracking issues on 16s other than from impact damage.
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Gary71 wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:12 pmSo my question is has anyone used them? How do they look in real life? Look great on the website but obviously cast, not anodised forged, so how obvious is the difference?
I've just had alook at their website. Apparently, they only have 7", not 6" so can't buy a full set.

https://www.group4wheels.com/store/15-Deep-7R-c63279032
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IanM wrote:
Gary71 wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:12 pmSo my question is has anyone used them? How do they look in real life? Look great on the website but obviously cast, not anodised forged, so how obvious is the difference?
I've just had alook at their website. Apparently, they only have 7", not 6" so can't buy a full set.

https://www.group4wheels.com/store/15-Deep-7R-c63279032
Yes, Current plan is for a set on the back only.

Might look a bit odd with flat 6 on the front, but I can always try them on the front as well (with the right spacer) and go for the 7” all round look! But that’s not my preference at the moment.
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KS wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:23 pm I had a set of four, which I had painted but never used (I went with Torq Thrusts instead), but here's a 'real life' photo of them from a different angle, if it helps.

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Does the Group 4 7R wheel have any reinforcement ribbing on the back like the deep six?
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I'm afraid I don't know - I sold them three or more years ago.
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Hi

You guys might be interested to know that Pirelli have just made a fresh batch of these.

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/pirell ... p7-n4.html

The other important Porsche 15" P7 sizes are also on the shelf.
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Gary,
I recently found out that there's another wheel brand called Maxilite. Have you heard of them? Link:
https://www.maxilite.ch/en/wheels/5-spo ... 19691971-E

Unlike Group 4, they also make 6x15.
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