Wednesday Wheels: Porsche 944 “Cookie Cutters”

In the early 1980s, the name “Fuchs” was synonymous with Porsche – but if you ordered either a 911 or a 944, you had to specify you wanted the Fuchs wheels. Otherwise, your car would come with these ATS-made cast wheels known as “Cookie Cutters”. While they’re not held in as high regard as the Fuchs, the reality is that these cast wheels were nearly as light as the forged wheels at a fraction of the price. For a fraction of the price of a set of Fuchs wheels, you can get a great set of track wheels for your 911, 944 or 924S:

Year: 1983-1987
Model: 944
Diameter: 15″
Width: 7″
Bolt Pattern: 5 x 130
Offset: ET
Condition: Used
Tires: Not Included
Price: No Reserve Auction

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HISTORY: These are the original wheels and hubcaps from my 1983 Porsche 944. My car, though nice, will not qualify as a museum piece so I’m using Phone Dials because they were handy and already had new tires on them. These “Cookie Cutters” have been decorating the wall of my garage for a year now and need to go to an enthusiast’s home. I have another such wheel, which is not in this auction, but did not list it because it has a tire on it.

CONDITION: These wheels were painted in an earlier life. I asked a Porsche mechanic to clean them in his hi-tech parts cleaner. The after-market paint came off in large pieces and really messed up his parts cleaner. (Sorry, Tom!) He took them out before the paint was completely removed, thus some “splotches” are re-adhered and clinging to the metal. Some flakes can be removed with a fingernail but others not so much. I think the wheels need to go into another parts cleaner, such as machine shops use, perhaps when the solvent needs cleaning anyway.There are places on the outside of the rims that may have been caused by a tire tool or too close a brush with the curb, but I don’t think they will adversely affect performance.

PHOTOS: Each photo has been taken of the item you will receive. I’ve used no “stock” photos. I’ll be glad to answer any questions.

DOMESTIC SHIPPING: USPS Free within the 48 contiguous states.

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING: Contact seller for shipping costs to your country before placing bid. Example: Germany $719.00

COMBINED SHIPMENTS: Not available on this item, please.

PAYMENT: Plan to pay via Pay Pal.
Questions and answers about this item

These wheels need some work to be perfect, but the opening price below $200 reflects that. Dress up a set of these wheels and they have the same look as the more expensive Fuchs wheels without the big bills. Perhaps this might just the be set for one of you:

-Carter