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Posted by: Jeff Hail Sep 25 2007, 01:30 AM
914 with steel flares (AA GT copies). Not installed yet so have room for metal negotiation during the install. Already a 5 lugger.
Obvious a few variables such as ride height to take into consideration.
What is the widest wheel combination that can be used? 7x15 front and 8x15 rear seems to be the common yet dated and am trying to get away from those size's.
What about 17 inch wheels with a lower profile tire? Anyone ever run 7.5X17 in front and 9x17 in the rear? Would like to use 16 or preferably 17 inches wheels due to tire options available .What are some of the back space measurements you guys have used?
Looking for feedback and idea's. Have not decied on wheels yet.
Like the Rota Fox's and the price is right. Also considering used factory Fuchs as an option but I am unsure of backspace/offsets for the 914. Not worried about rubber robbing HP since a fat six is pushing.
Posted by: Blood red 914-6gt Sep 25 2007, 01:59 AM
On my fiberglass flares I can get 9s on the rear. I could get 9s in the front too, but I have 8s all the way around for the time being. If you add some extra metal in there you can get 10s, and the 16x10s are perfect for 914s
Posted by: woobn8r Sep 25 2007, 07:53 AM
15, 16, 17, 18...they all fit. You just need a tire with a shorter sidewall. Of course this has inherent reprocussions. (firmer ride etc)
It's the wheel width and offset that are the majic numbers you need to find. I plan on using 8" all around with my flares as a general statement...it will accept many tires from 215 to 245 width safely. A 9" rim can accept from 235 to 275.
I think the standard 911 offset works too...I like the classic look so 16x8 Fuchs with 245/45R16 will be the fittment on my 914. I use the same size all around as I can rotate to maximize tire life.
15" look good too, but 15" performance rubber is becoming more scarce....Not all tire companies make all sizes, so you may wish to go 17" as these sizes are more popular nowadays. a comparible size would be 245/40R17....
pick what you like there are many options.
Posted by: angerosa Sep 25 2007, 09:18 AM
I almost started a thread like this yesterday. I was looking for similar info. I too was thinking of getting 17s. I wish I could visuallize what it all would look like. Can people out there post some pics if you have 17s? I think 16s may be big enough for me but I'll have fewer choices in tires and from what I've found tires for 16s are pretty expensive becasue so few people have/want them. Any pics of cars with 16s or 17s with flares are appreciated.
Posted by: Justin Fischer Sep 25 2007, 12:30 PM
Any pics of cars with 16s or 17s with flares are appreciated.
Check out the thread by Root Werks where he is adding the 916 roof to his car:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=76305&st=40
I beleive he is running Lindsey Racing P3's (17 inch, 3 piece wheels):
http://www.lindseyracing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LR&Category_Code=WHEELSLINDSEY
Posted by: jmmotorsports Sep 25 2007, 07:59 PM
I almost started a thread like this yesterday. I was looking for similar info. I too was thinking of getting 17s. I wish I could visuallize what it all would look like. Can people out there post some pics if you have 17s? I think 16s may be big enough for me but I'll have fewer choices in tires and from what I've found tires for 16s are pretty expensive becasue so few people have/want them. Any pics of cars with 16s or 17s with flares are appreciated.
17x8 &9 235-40 front,255-40 rear.
Jerry
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Posted by: Leo Imperial Sep 25 2007, 08:03 PM
That looks great. Are they RUF's?
Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 25 2007, 08:08 PM
17x8 &9 235-40 front,255-40 rear.
Jerry
Are those Ruf wheels?
Posted by: jmmotorsports Sep 25 2007, 08:10 PM
That looks great. Are they RUF's?
They are RUF's.
Jerry
Posted by: Leo Imperial Sep 25 2007, 08:36 PM
I love the look.
Posted by: Twystd1 Sep 25 2007, 11:26 PM
Jerry,
How bout some more pics of your front end. That front end of yours may be the best looking I have seen to date. And it gives me ideas of what I would like my 914 to look like some day.
Actually. How bout a complete set of pics of your whole car??????
PLEASE..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clayton
Posted by: angerosa Sep 26 2007, 11:34 AM
I almost started a thread like this yesterday. I was looking for similar info. I too was thinking of getting 17s. I wish I could visuallize what it all would look like. Can people out there post some pics if you have 17s? I think 16s may be big enough for me but I'll have fewer choices in tires and from what I've found tires for 16s are pretty expensive becasue so few people have/want them. Any pics of cars with 16s or 17s with flares are appreciated.
17x8 &9 235-40 front,255-40 rear.
Jerry
That does look great! And that's just what I was thinking. A non-chrome, 5 spoke wheel. Because your car is black and the tires are black and in the shade, I'm not seeing the contrast between wheel and fender. I'd like to request more pics in the sun too.
Posted by: dgw Sep 26 2007, 11:33 PM
I had 8 and 9x16 fuchs on my fiberglass flared car. plenty or room. I think 245/45 on the rear. I forget what I had on the front.
Posted by: jaybird840 Oct 10 2007, 11:50 AM
What about 17 inch wheels with a lower profile tire? Anyone ever run 7.5X17 in front and 9x17 in the rear? Would like to use 16 or preferably 17 inches wheels due to tire options available .What are some of the back space measurements you guys have used?
Finally got the Mallory install done and had a chance to take a pic with one of my new ATP SPA 18X8.5" bolted to the front. No rubbing issues yet, and I want to space them out about another .25-.50" after I get the 911 suspension bolted in. I have 18X10" with 285/30/18's for the rear--it's going to be TIGHT. I actually bought these already powder coated in blue--too bad it doesn't match, I'd leave them. The final plan calls for black centers with colored centercaps. LMK what ya'll think!!
--Jaybird
...see pics below
Posted by: jaybird840 Oct 10 2007, 11:51 AM
What about 17 inch wheels with a lower profile tire? Anyone ever run 7.5X17 in front and 9x17 in the rear? Would like to use 16 or preferably 17 inches wheels due to tire options available .What are some of the back space measurements you guys have used?
Finally got the Mallory install done and had a chance to take a pic with one of my new ATP SPA 18X8.5" bolted to the front. No rubbing issues yet, and I want to space them out about another .25-.50" after I get the 911 suspension bolted in. I have 18X10" with 285/30/18's for the rear--it's going to be TIGHT. I actually bought these already powder coated in blue--too bad it doesn't match, I'd leave them. The final plan calls for black centers with colored centercaps. LMK what ya'll think!!
--Jaybird
...see pics below
Posted by: retrotech Oct 10 2007, 12:42 PM
These are 8" x 17 with 235 on all 4. Previously I had 7 x205x17 on it. Now doing bolt on flares, with 9x255x17 on all 4.
Posted by: retrotech Oct 10 2007, 12:45 PM
Trick to down loading pictures?
Posted by: retrotech Oct 10 2007, 12:48 PM
Got it.
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Posted by: retrotech Oct 10 2007, 12:56 PM
This picture is with 7" x 17. I have this set for sale.
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Posted by: East coaster Oct 10 2007, 07:35 PM
My car with AA repro steel flares and 9x17 rears, 7x17 fronts.
Posted by: Lou W Oct 10 2007, 07:41 PM
Damn, some nice looking cars in those pictures. 
Posted by: bigkensteele Oct 10 2007, 08:02 PM
My car with AA repro steel flares and 9x17 rears, 7x17 fronts.
Man I wish my car was silver. That is beautiful.
Posted by: flat4guy Mar 31 2023, 08:46 PM
16x7
Posted by: flat4guy Mar 31 2023, 08:47 PM
I almost started a thread like this yesterday. I was looking for similar info. I too was thinking of getting 17s. I wish I could visuallize what it all would look like. Can people out there post some pics if you have 17s? I think 16s may be big enough for me but I'll have fewer choices in tires and from what I've found tires for 16s are pretty expensive becasue so few people have/want them. Any pics of cars with 16s or 17s with flares are appreciated.
17x8 &9 235-40 front,255-40 rear.
Jerry
LOVE the wheels - I just wish they weren't so darn expensive.
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 31 2023, 09:25 PM
RedRuM. 10x15 and 12 x 15
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Posted by: Garland Mar 31 2023, 09:38 PM
Here’s an old post, going back to 2012, but most of the links still work, all here on the World.
From 2012 when a bunch of us got flares, the first link has a large list of project links.
Here’s a great post I used for referance when installing mine. Lots of links.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=162554&hl=flares
Heres mine, i reshaped the bottom of each flare, after alining the top center to the car.
(if i did it again the only thing I would change, frt's 1/2" more foward) Running 9x16 on all 4 corners. Messure 10 times, and cut 1 time. I fit and welded mine before I had the wheels and tires. I focused strongly on the size of the tire space being equal, and distance from the hubs, using all of the flare, not just the outer look. Welded all 4 on.
Then I got the wheel and tire size to fill the rear space. buying the rear set first, using them to check turning clearance on the front. The 9" fit! Got 2 more.
Some say fit the flare to the wheel and tire. Using the tire as the guide, this will work also as a starting point. If you know the wheel and tire size you want to use. That was my biggest question.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=265772
And one more link with lots of pictures :
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=149431
And,
My 73 Michigan Build, wheels 9x16, 245/50-16 tires on all 4 corners.
Posted by: pfreiburger Apr 1 2023, 12:02 AM
My car with AA repro steel flares and 9x17 rears, 7x17 fronts.
Love your car. Chrome bumper cars look especially nice when painted silver.
Posted by: raw1298 Apr 1 2023, 05:22 AM
Cup 2 17x9 and 17x7.5. 
Could fit 17x10 and 17x8 with these flares. QRS fiberglass quarter panels.
Posted by: Shivers Apr 1 2023, 09:30 AM
I almost started a thread like this yesterday. I was looking for similar info. I too was thinking of getting 17s. I wish I could visuallize what it all would look like. Can people out there post some pics if you have 17s? I think 16s may be big enough for me but I'll have fewer choices in tires and from what I've found tires for 16s are pretty expensive becasue so few people have/want them. Any pics of cars with 16s or 17s with flares are appreciated.
17x8 &9 235-40 front,255-40 rear.
Jerry
They all look really nice...But this is striking.
Posted by: slowrodent Apr 1 2023, 10:35 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7435 is correct..... Any discussion of wheel/tire combos needs to address wheel width, offset and certainly spacers (as appropriate). Otherwise the info and pics are of a very limited value to anyone looking to mimic the look/clearance..
Kevin
Posted by: ssstikircr Apr 1 2023, 05:11 PM
F: 18x8 225/40-18
R: 18x9.5 255/35-18
Posted by: flat4guy Apr 14 2023, 09:09 PM
F: 18x8 225/40-18
R: 18x9.5 255/35-18
This is beautiful
Posted by: mlindner Apr 15 2023, 09:57 AM
I've got 7 and 8's x 15 Maxilites, running 205/50 front and 225/50 rears. Fronts have 1/2 wheel spacers, Rears none. Mark
Posted by: burton73 Apr 15 2023, 02:11 PM
Alan driving my 6. "Baby you can drive my car, Yes I'm going to be a star"
Beep Beep Beep Beep yea
Bob B
7 x16 and 8 x 16 factory Fuchs 911#
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