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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Looking for 5 lug Fuchs for test fiting, central Indiana
Posted by: tjtryon Jul 3 2016, 02:35 PM
Does anyone have a (5 lug) 15x6, 15x7, 15x8, 16x7 or 16x8 Fuchs rim that I can use to check fitment on my 914? Can be Fuchs original or 911/914 ofset replica. Preference would be a 7 inch wide wheel, but any of the sizes above should be sufficient to check fitment. I can even do this at your location, no need for me to take your wheel with me. Many thanks in advance!
Posted by: Chris914n6 Jul 3 2016, 04:35 PM
A 7", also 6", Cookie cutter will be the same offset.
Posted by: buck toenges Jul 3 2016, 09:28 PM
I've got 16 x 7 fuchs on my car. I'm in ft wayne.
Posted by: Chris914n6 Jul 3 2016, 10:24 PM
Nothing is going to fit in the back with a 1" adapter. You should have included that in the post.
A 7" fits with rolled fenders. A 6" is a nice fit.
Posted by: tjtryon Jul 4 2016, 06:56 AM
Nothing is going to fit in the back with a 1" adapter. You should have included that in the post.
A 7" fits with rolled fenders. A 6" is a nice fit.
I've actually had 2 different 914 people tell me that a 16x6 Fuchs will fit with the 1" wheel adapter, and that a 16x7 should fit fine as well. I do have my doubts, but already have the wheel adapters, so why not find out first hand? Worst case, I spend an afternoon driving and pulling a wheel off my 914.
Posted by: rwgrimes Jul 4 2016, 07:02 AM
Nothing is going to fit in the back with a 1" adapter. You should have included that in the post.
A 7" fits with rolled fenders. A 6" is a nice fit.
I've actually had 2 different 914 people tell me that a 16x6 Fuchs will fit with the 1" wheel adapter, and that a 16x7 should fit fine as well. I do have my doubts, but already have the wheel adapters, so why not find out first hand? Worst case, I spend an afternoon driving and pulling a wheel off my 914.
I've got 16x7, 15x7, and 15x6 sets at my garage in Noblesville if you ever get up this way.
Rob
Posted by: tjtryon Jul 15 2016, 01:01 PM
Nothing is going to fit in the back with a 1" adapter. You should have included that in the post.
A 7" fits with rolled fenders. A 6" is a nice fit.
Had the opportunity to try several different Fuchs sizes last week. What I found:
1) A 16x6 fits excellent on the front with the 1" adapter. No issues. A 16x7 will work too, though if you were in a turn, there is a slight chance it might make contact with the lower spoiler, if you compress the front suspension enough - though this is not likely...
2) A 16x7 sticks out too much for the rear, but a 16x6 seemed to work OK with the adapter, though a 15x5.5 would definitely work better with zero issues.
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