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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 17x7 Boxter wheels

Posted by: marks914 Dec 20 2004, 08:02 PM

Just wondering if anyone has had any luck fitting these on stock fendered cars. I just put my 15x7 phone dials on (53mm offset with 5/8in spacers 195 65 15 tires)
I would like to go with 17s but there isnt much room left in the wheelwells.
Thanks
_Mark

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Posted by: marks914 Dec 20 2004, 08:04 PM

17s would look sweet...

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Posted by: jim912928 Dec 20 2004, 08:31 PM

I have 7X16 boxsters all around running 205's with no spacers...and they clear just fine (the slightly deeper offsets of the boxster rims help with the outer lip spacing). I would assume the 17's would be ok since you'll keep the overall diameter the same with the right tires.

Find a boxster owner and see if you can swap (check your local pca?).

Mark...your car looks familiar..were you at the midwest classic?

Posted by: retrotech Dec 20 2004, 08:54 PM

I am running 17x5, with 205x55, no problem.

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Posted by: jim912928 Dec 20 2004, 09:08 PM

retro and mark..those are very pretty cars! Here is mine with the 7X16 boxster rims.

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Posted by: retrotech Dec 20 2004, 09:15 PM

Obviously I ment 17x7"
Your Silver car looks great with those wheels!

Posted by: airsix Dec 20 2004, 11:46 PM

QUOTE (retrotech @ Dec 20 2004, 07:15 PM)
Obviously I ment 17x7"
Your Silver car looks great with those wheels!

I agree. That there is probably the best looking 914 car/wheel combo I've ever seen. (Retro & Mark - also nice rides)

-Ben M.

Posted by: marks914 Dec 21 2004, 04:20 AM

Thanks
I am actually having the close fit on the inside of the tire, thats why I added the spacers.
I willl definately try to fit some 17s in there, they make the car look so much better.
Thanks
Mark

Posted by: marks914 Dec 21 2004, 04:22 AM

QUOTE (jim912928 @ Dec 20 2004, 06:31 PM)
I have 7X16 boxsters all around running 205's with no spacers...and they clear just fine (the slightly deeper offsets of the boxster rims help with the outer lip spacing). I would assume the 17's would be ok since you'll keep the overall diameter the same with the right tires.

Find a boxster owner and see if you can swap (check your local pca?).

Mark...your car looks familiar..were you at the midwest classic?

Yep, i was there!

Posted by: 9146986 Dec 21 2004, 08:56 AM

QUOTE (retrotech @ Dec 20 2004, 06:54 PM)
I am running 17x5, with 205x55, no problem.

17 x 5???

From the photo it looks like the rear fender lips have been pulled a little. C'mon fess up Stephen!

Great looking car though, love that color. Did you get a deal on that blue? That's at least the 2nd car of yours I've seen in that color.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 21 2004, 10:09 AM

what color blue is that??

Posted by: ewdysar Dec 21 2004, 10:38 AM

looks like he painted the window trim on the building, as well IPB Image
musta been a great deal...

Posted by: retrotech Dec 21 2004, 10:43 AM

Its very close to the original Adriatic Blue.
The first Blue 914/6 that is now being raced in the SE was from a Dodge Neon blue color, a bit lighter.
I got smacked in the front with this one a few months ago.
It is now getting Fiberglass modified. The finish work is never ending, trying to get things to fit "relatively" nice.
When its finished I may have molds made for resale of front spoiler/bumper, and vented hood. IF there is any interest.
I once showed my aero mirrors, I adapted from the 935 race mirror, but no one was interested in them?

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Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 21 2004, 12:21 PM

Mark, are those Ford Escort mirrors on your 914? If so, they look great! Nice cars guys! IPB Image

Posted by: GTeener Dec 21 2004, 04:52 PM

Mark,

Pretty car. Love the color! IPB Image

Posted by: marks914 Dec 21 2004, 05:29 PM

QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Dec 21 2004, 10:21 AM)
Mark, are those Ford Escort mirrors on your 914? If so, they look great! Nice cars guys! IPB Image

Yup, escort mirrors. They cost me $5 for the pair and they are electric. Now I have to wire them up to the switch in my center arm rest.

Mark

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Posted by: seanery Dec 21 2004, 05:58 PM

my mechanic had them on a 75. Nice looking on our cars if you like the flag-style mirrors.