This is the real thing: a one-piece forged OTTO FUCHS wheel, made in Germany and imported through the official US distributor. The Retro 17x8 ET52 takes the classic five-spoke Fuchs look to 17 inches for 5x130 Porsches. OTTO FUCHS lists it as the rear wheel for the 987 Boxster and Cayman; the US distributor also lists it for several other 5x130 cars, which we treat as not confirmed until checked. Part numbers: FR170801305271S (silver) and FR170801305271B (satin black).

Size: 17x8, ET52 = 6-9/16 in backspacing (6.55 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 (FR170801305271S: silver anodized center with satin black spoke windows and a silver anodized lip) or Satin Black (FR170801305271B: 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

• CONFIRMED (rear): Porsche 987 Boxster (2005–2012) and Cayman (2006–2012). Tire: 235/50 ZR17 (OTTO FUCHS). Porsche's original rear wheel for this car is 8J x 17 ET40, so the Fuchs ET52 sits 12 mm further inboard than stock. No spacer is listed.
• NOT CONFIRMED: Porsche 911 (964, 993, 996), 986 Boxster, 5-lug 944, 928 and 968. Listed by the US distributor, but we have no OTTO FUCHS tire size, axle position or spacer data for these cars. Call us to check your car.
• Not for: 1965–1989 911, 912, 930 and 914-6. 5x130, but ET52 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 the 987, the Fuchs Retro 17x7 ET55 front (205/55 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; ET52 puts that face 52 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: 6-9/16 in (6.55 in) on this wheel. At ET52 most of this 8-inch wheel sits inboard, toward the strut and brake, so check inner clearance against your current wheel before ordering. 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

• Do Fuchs Retro wheels fit a Porsche 987 Boxster or Cayman? Yes — the 17x8 ET52 Fuchs Retro is confirmed by OTTO FUCHS as the rear wheel for the 987 Boxster (2005–2012) and Cayman (2006–2012) on a 235/50 ZR17 tire. It pairs with the 17x7 ET55 front for a matched staggered set.
• What front wheel pairs with the 17x8 ET52 Fuchs Retro on a 987? The matching front is the Fuchs Retro 17x7 ET55 (FR170701305571S/B) on a 205/55 ZR17 tire, forming the complete staggered 17-inch Fuchs Retro set for the 987 Boxster and Cayman.
• Are Fuchs Retro wheels available in satin black? Yes — the 17x8 ET52 comes in two finishes: Silver (FR170801305271S: silver anodized center, satin black spoke windows, silver anodized lip) and Satin Black (FR170801305271B: satin black center, silver anodized lip). Both have an anodized lip with no paint to chip.
• Are Fuchs wheels hub-centric on a Porsche? Yes — Fuchs Retro wheels have a 71.5 mm center bore that seats directly on the Porsche hub. The wheel centers on the hub, not on the lug seats, so no hub rings are required on any 5x130 Porsche application.
• What tire size fits the Fuchs Retro 17x8 ET52 rear wheel? OTTO FUCHS specifies 235/50 ZR17 for the 987 rear application. Confirm with a tire specialist for any other application before ordering.
• Can I order Fuchs wheels through Washburn's and have tires mounted? Yes — Washburn's is a working restoration shop in Orange, CA. We can mount and balance tires on your Fuchs wheels and fit them to the car. Call (657) 438-7002 to arrange it alongside your wheel order.

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