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Posted by: lonewolfe May 12 2016, 07:00 PM
I have a set of 7x16 Fuchs from a 911 SC that I plan to put on my '72 narrow body car. I realize there may be some fender lip rolling and possible fender pulling needed. My question is how much more difficult will a 205/55 be compared to a 205/50 tire for the rear fender clearance. Has anyone tried fitting both these sizes? The appeal of the 55 series tire is it's very close to the original tire diameter and will have a more accurate speedo reading and a little lower RPM's on the highway. Any thoughts on this.
I have done a number of searches but not found anything addressing this question.
Posted by: mepstein May 12 2016, 07:04 PM
It's not a question of if you will have to roll, pull & modify your fenders, it's how much. So you might as well just use the tire you want.
Posted by: JRust May 12 2016, 07:15 PM
I ran 215/45's on 7x16" fuchs. Only rolled lips & no fender pulling. I did have my rear camber in a bit too. Was tight but fit
Posted by: somd914 May 12 2016, 07:19 PM
I ran 215/45's on 7x16" fuchs. Only rolled lips & no fender pulling. I did have my rear camber in a bit too. Was tight but fit
Curious, were they 911 or 944 Fuchs?
Posted by: lonewolfe May 12 2016, 07:24 PM
I ran 215/45's on 7x16" fuchs. Only rolled lips & no fender pulling. I did have my rear camber in a bit too. Was tight but fit
How happy were you with the 45's? How harsh was the ride and how'd it do at highway speeds?
Posted by: DBCooper May 12 2016, 07:43 PM
I ran 215/45's on 7x16" fuchs. Only rolled lips & no fender pulling. I did have my rear camber in a bit too. Was tight but fit
Same here, but 215/50's on 911 Fuchs. Rolled lips and a bit of pulling, tight but no rubbing.
Posted by: lonewolfe May 12 2016, 07:51 PM
I ran 215/45's on 7x16" fuchs. Only rolled lips & no fender pulling. I did have my rear camber in a bit too. Was tight but fit
Same here, but 215/50's on 911 Fuchs. Rolled lips and a bit of pulling, tight but no rubbing.
Interesting! I've not even considered a 215/50. Do you have any pictures you can post?
Posted by: DBCooper May 13 2016, 04:31 PM
Not many, apparently, I only found this, post number three in this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=274385
If you're thinking sevens then the rest of that thread may be interesting too.
Posted by: lonewolfe May 14 2016, 01:24 AM
Not many, apparently, I only found this, post number three in this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=274385
If you're thinking sevens then the rest of that thread may be interesting too.
Thanks DB!
Posted by: somd914 May 14 2016, 06:03 AM
Downside of 215/50 and 215/45 is a limited tire selection these days, but they are still out there.
Posted by: tomrev May 14 2016, 06:18 AM
I wanted to lower the car without too much camber change, and like the lighter weight as well, so used 205/45/'s with my 16 by 7 fuchs. Able to run 1 deg. neg. camber in back, with no fender pulling, and just rolled inner lip. Ride is firm, but fine, and the size/look suits me.
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