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Posted by: Carlitos Way Jan 12 2007, 01:56 PM

I'm thinking about a set of new wheels.

I'm guessing a 17" would be nice with about a 45 profile coming close to stock. However, I would like to know what backspace/width/offset I need. These will be going on a stock car, no flares, no rolled lips at all.

Any suggestions?

Posted by: mikez Jan 12 2007, 02:10 PM

Here ya go....the Michelin "Tweel".....

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 12 2007, 02:11 PM

yet to be mounted ...

Fikse FM10's, 9x17 with 245-45 and 11x17 with 315-35 (Hoosier Dot R's) ...

see this thread ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=51696


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Posted by: McMark Jan 12 2007, 02:12 PM

Did you check out the tire size calculator in the 914Info section?

Posted by: Carlitos Way Jan 12 2007, 04:14 PM

Yeah. I'm aware of the tire calculator application. But that doesn't answer the issue of how wide you can go, which backspace, and which offset.

Posted by: Carlitos Way Jan 12 2007, 04:15 PM

Thanks Andy, those are great wheels, but I don't think I'm going to spring for the 5 lug setup. That adds about $700 to the equation and I don't plan on going THAT fast.

Posted by: Crazyhippy Jan 12 2007, 04:22 PM

you can go as wide as you want, i have a plasma cutter.... and fenders are just extra weight!
BJH

Posted by: nebreitling Jan 12 2007, 04:44 PM

andy, those wheels are so beautiful.

Posted by: Mueller Jan 12 2007, 05:54 PM

7" wide with 35mm offset is about perfect for bine stock rear fenders...search for "revolution" to see some installed on 914's....205's are a good choice for a 7" rim...

if going 5 lug, you can go with more modern 911/boxster wheels which usually have a 50-55mm offset and use a spacer.....