Busybee Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 How much are a pair of 8" fuchs reps worth these days? With black centres. Never run. Came across them on my travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 200-250 each new minus tyres I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Thanks SP. Figured around that. Can original centre caps be made to fit these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybum Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Busybee said: Thanks SP. Figured around that. Can original centre caps be made to fit these? I had to make some up to fit mine Haith. The bit that pushes in, then rivet/glue the outer bit onto it. I just bought a 9” wheel rear off Matt for £200 delivered. I suspect they’re the same type of copy wheels. Regards Russ Edited May 24, 2019 by Rustybum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 2:08 PM, Rustybum said: I had to make some up to fit mine Haith. The bit that pushes in, then rivet/glue the outer bit onto it. I just bought a 9” wheel rear off Matt for £200 delivered. I suspect they’re the same type of copy wheels. Regards Russ Thanks Russ. Remember you saying before. How did you adjust or make the centre piece to glue the top onto? Think I’ll have the pair of eights. See how they look. If I like them I’ll keep them, if not, move them on. Cheers Haith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 2:08 PM, Rustybum said: The bit that pushes in, then rivet/glue the outer bit onto it. Not sure I would be happy with glue on a wheel that could get hot from the brakes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 Just now, Dr Rock said: Not sure I would be happy with glue on a wheel that could get hot from the brakes... Understandable Doc. Can the existing centres be adjusted to fit I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Reps look better in RSR finish, IMO. The different angled petals looks less obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 If I could find a pair of genuine 8’s or even 9’s at reasonable money, I’d have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybum Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Dr Rock said: Not sure I would be happy with glue on a wheel that could get hot from the brakes... I used the original rivet/peg things with the clips on and then used an adhesive. Similar to tiger seal, just to add extra strength. They're fine. They've been in for quite a while now and not had any problems.😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybum Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Busybee said: Understandable Doc. Can the existing centres be adjusted to fit I wonder? I looked at that but I didn’t have a lathe big enough to fit the wheel onto. You could try drilling, grinding it but getting the hole centered properly would be difficult. I just used a former (a big old socket) to beat some steel around, then drilled for the rivet holes and clipped/bonded the outer part of the cap on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 11 hours ago, Dr Rock said: Not sure I would be happy with glue on a wheel that could get hot from the brakes... I have chemical metal on a couple of mine where the rivets have failed and they have been fine for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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