This is the real thing: an OTTO FUCHS Retro wheel, forged in one piece in Germany and imported through the official US distributor. The 17x7 ET55 is the front wheel of the 17-inch Retro set for the water-cooled cars. OTTO FUCHS lists it for the front of the 996 911 Carrera, the 986 Boxster and the 987 Boxster and Cayman, at the offset those cars need, with no spacers. Part numbers: FR170701305571S (silver) and FR170701305571B (satin black).

Size: 17x7, ET55 = 6-3/16 in backspacing (6.17 in), 5x130

Genuine Fuchs, from the company that made the original

These wheels are made by OTTO FUCHS, the family-owned German forging company founded in 1910 in Meinerzhagen, Germany — the same company that created the original Fuchs wheel for Porsche. The five-spoke forged aluminum wheel debuted on the 1967 Porsche 911S, the first lightweight forged wheel fitted to a production car and about 3 kg (6.6 lb) lighter per corner than the steel wheel it replaced. It became the signature wheel of the classic 911 and 930, and OTTO FUCHS still forges it today.

The Fuchs Evolution (15" and 16") keeps the original design in the original sizes for classic 911s, 912s and 930s. The Fuchs Retro (17" to 20") brings the same look to later Porsches with bigger brakes. Every wheel we sell is new production, forged by OTTO FUCHS in Germany and imported through the official US distributor. Not a replica, and not a used vintage wheel.

Features

• One-piece forged aluminum, made by OTTO FUCHS in Germany. Forged, not cast, and not a reproduction.
• Fuchs Retro: the classic Fuchs design in 17- to 20-inch sizes, at the high offsets the water-cooled 911, Boxster and Cayman need.
• Two finishes: Silver (FR170701305571S: silver anodized center with satin black spoke windows and a silver anodized lip) or Satin Black (FR170701305571B: satin black center with a silver anodized lip).
• Anodized lip on both finishes, so there is no paint or clear coat on the lip to chip.
• Hub-centric 71.5 mm center bore that locates on the Porsche hub, so the wheel centers on the hub and not on the lug seats. No hub rings needed on a 5x130 Porsche.
• 5x130 bolt pattern.
• What's in the box: wheel only. Center cap, lug bolts and valve stem are sold separately; ask and we will quote the right hardware with your wheels.
• OE-quality fit for the confirmed cars listed under Fitment, at the offset OTTO FUCHS specifies.

Fitment

Tire sizes from the OTTO FUCHS fitment documents.

• CONFIRMED (front): Porsche 996 911 Carrera, 1999–2005. Tire: 205/50 ZR17. No spacers.
• CONFIRMED (front): Porsche 986 Boxster, 1997–2004. Tire: 205/50 ZR17. No spacers.
• CONFIRMED (front): Porsche 987 Boxster (2005–2012) and Cayman (2006–2012). Tire: 205/55 ZR17. No spacers.
• NOT CONFIRMED: 964 and 993. A popular front upgrade, but not in the OTTO FUCHS fitment documents. Call us to check your car.
• NOT CONFIRMED: 996 Turbo, GT2, GT3 and any car with big-brake or PCCB calipers. Brake clearance on a 17-inch wheel is not confirmed. Call us to check your car.
• NOT CONFIRMED: 928, 944 and 968. 5x130 on the later cars, but this size is not in any official document for them. Call us to check your car.
• Not for: 1965–1989 911, 912, 930 and 914-6. ET55 is far more offset than those cars take; see the 15- and 16-inch Fuchs Evolution wheels instead.
• Does NOT fit as delivered: 356, 914 (4-cylinder), 924, 4-lug 944 and air-cooled VW. Different bolt pattern. Call us to check your car.

Pairs with: on 996 and 986, the Fuchs Retro 17x9 ET55 rear (255/40 ZR17); on 987, the Fuchs Retro 17x8 ET52 rear (235/50 ZR17).

Not sure what your car needs? Send us your VIN or a photo of the back of your current wheel and we will check fitment before we order. Parts and fitment: (657) 438-7002.

Specifications

Offset and backspace, in plain terms

Offset (ET) is the distance in millimeters from the wheel's centerline to the face that bolts to the hub; ET55 puts that face 55 mm outboard of center. A higher ET pulls the wheel in toward the strut and brake; a lower ET pushes it out toward the fender. Backspace is the same idea measured in inches, from the mounting face to the inner lip: 6-3/16 in (6.17 in) on this wheel. A high number like ET55 tucks the wheel in toward the suspension, which is what the 996, 986 and 987 front ends are built for. More in our wheel fitment guide and the wheel book.

Shipping and returns

Each wheel ships in its own box by insured UPS Ground with a signature required. Shipping is calculated per wheel at checkout. Fuchs wheels are not part of the $250 free-shipping offer. Local pickup in Orange, CA is free.

Shipping per 17-inch wheel: California $99, West (AZ, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA) $109, Mid-US $139, East Coast $149, Alaska and Hawaii $289. For Canada, Puerto Rico or APO addresses, call us for a quote.

Special-order wheels can't be returned unless they arrive damaged or wrong. Mounted wheels can't be returned. Call us before ordering if you're unsure of fitment.

Why buy from Washburn's

We are a working air-cooled restoration shop in Orange, California, and an authorized Fuchs dealer. We answer the phone, (657) 438-7002, and we check fitment with you before we place the order, so the wheels that show up are the ones your car takes. If you want tires mounted and balanced or the wheels fitted to the car, our shop can do that too.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Fuchs Retro wheel fits the front of a Porsche 996 Carrera? The Fuchs Retro 17x7 ET55 (FR170701305571S/B) is confirmed by OTTO FUCHS as the front wheel for the 996 Carrera (1999–2005) on a 205/50 ZR17 tire, with no spacers required. It pairs with the 17x9 ET55 rear for the staggered 17-inch Retro set.
• Does the Fuchs Retro 17x7 fit a Porsche 986 Boxster or 987 Boxster? Yes — the 17x7 ET55 is confirmed for the front of the 986 Boxster (1997–2004) on a 205/50 ZR17, and for the front of the 987 Boxster and Cayman (2005–2012) on a 205/55 ZR17. No spacers in either case.
• What rear wheel pairs with the Fuchs Retro 17x7 ET55 front? On the 996 and 986, the rear is the Fuchs Retro 17x9 ET55 on a 255/40 ZR17. On the 987 Boxster and Cayman, the rear is the Fuchs Retro 17x8 ET52 on a 235/50 ZR17. Call us and we will spec the correct staggered set for your car.
• Will the Fuchs Retro 17x7 fit a Porsche 964 or 993? Not confirmed by OTTO FUCHS. While this is a popular front upgrade on 964s and 993s, there is no published tire, spacer or brake-clearance data from OTTO FUCHS for those cars. Call us at (657) 438-7002 to check your car before ordering.
• Are Fuchs Retro wheels hub-centric on a Porsche? Yes — the Fuchs Retro 17x7 has a 71.5 mm hub-centric center bore that locates directly on the Porsche hub. No hub rings are needed on any 5x130 Porsche application.
• How much does the Fuchs Retro 17x7 ET55 weigh? The Fuchs Retro 17x7 ET55 weighs 16.54 lb per wheel — a one-piece forged weight versus cast alternatives in the same size, which typically run heavier at this diameter.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including aluminum and aluminum compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.