Wheel/Tire Fitment on narrow car, fuchs 16*6 and 16*7 with 205/40/16 |
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Wheel/Tire Fitment on narrow car, fuchs 16*6 and 16*7 with 205/40/16 |
Alapone |
Aug 26 2014, 09:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 4-April 13 From: Nj Member No.: 15,734 Region Association: None |
Hello all,
I know this topic has been beaten to death but one more time couldn't hurt right? I am nearing the end of my part collecting odyssey for 5 lug conversion and am now wondering on tire fitment on my narrow car. I have fuchs 16x6 and 7 and originally purchased falken azenis 205/40/16 size tires to go with the setup. Now that I am older and wiser I am wondering the following..... - Will my 205/40s fit under the narrow rears with a redrilled hub rotor 914-4 setup on the 7" rim? - Will 205/ 40s fit on a 7" rim at all? - If they will do I want to run this low a profile tire (82mm)? - Can I squeeze more tire under the rears 215/50 225/50 (without manipulating fenders) - I am told I will have to work the fenders to fit 7s at all. If this is the case should I just get the 215s or 225 I want and work the fenders accordingly? - From a car value standpoint I have to assume on 75' 2.0, the added value of a 911 suspension set up should offset any negative effects of the rolled/pulled fenders. Is this correct thinking? I know these cars are becoming collectable but I'm not really hurting myself here right? - I am thinking of Dunlop direzza 215/50/R16 as the compromise can I do this. I know 16x6s all around is the pain free path.......but that extra inch in the back is just so cool....AND I have em already. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Andrew |
MoveQik |
Aug 26 2014, 09:38 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Perhaps someone will post and prove me wrong but....I have yet to see 7" Fuchs on the rear without some sort of fender work. I had 7" boxster wheels that fit. I know cookie cutters can be wedged in there but I have never seen Fuchs with totally stock fenders. You are right, however. That extra width does look cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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smj |
Aug 26 2014, 02:01 PM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California |
FWIW, I've got 6 & 7x16 Fuchs from an '86 Carrera on my 914-6. The rear fenders don't appear to have been pulled, rolled, or what have you. Rubbed to the point of heating up the paint, thanks to 225s a PO insisted on running... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
So I believe you've got different stub axles, wheel hubs and brakes, and weight. But I don't know if those really change the dimensions in the wheel wells more than the car-to-car variations seen in the wild. I've had Yoko AVS ES100s in 205/55WR16 at all four corners since I bought it. I hear some rubbing in the front at full steering lock on fire roads and such, that's it. I can fit a finger between the rear tires and the fenders at the top. Hope that helps! |
mskala |
Aug 26 2014, 02:25 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
Like everyone said there are a lot of different variables, you cannot know until
you do it. Borrowing somebody's tire/rim combo would be recommended. Calculate the diameter of the low-profile tire you're considering and compare it to the 165/80/15 stock diameter. This will allow you to see how much higher revs you will have driving down the highway and how far off your speedo will be. That and the ride height may or may not be important for your idea of the best ride. Boxster 16"x7 rims work well because the offset is 40mm. The older Fuchs and cookie cutters are both 23mm, so they will stick out that much farther, hence all the fender rolling. |
sled9146 |
Aug 26 2014, 07:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 7-July 06 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 6,395 |
All of the above+ remember that our cars are not exactly the same on both sides, there can be a difference in clearance of 1/4" between the driver's side and passenger side. So, be sure to check both sides when trying to get the right wheels.
If you want 7X16, there is another option, get the 944 7X16. It has a different offset and "looks" like a 6" but fits "inside" because of the different offset better for the slightly wider wheel and tire. |
type2man |
Aug 26 2014, 08:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 353 Joined: 3-March 09 From: Miami, Fl Member No.: 10,127 Region Association: South East States |
I've tried 16x7's on the back of my 914 with 205/55/16 and one side rubbed but the other side cleared the fender, go figure....
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Alapone |
Aug 27 2014, 09:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 4-April 13 From: Nj Member No.: 15,734 Region Association: None |
thanks for the help guys. If I go 205/50/16 will they definitely fit on the 16*7 rim?
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mskala |
Aug 27 2014, 10:02 AM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
... If you want 7X16, there is another option, get the 944 7X16. It has a different offset and "looks" like a 6" but fits "inside" because of the different offset better for the slightly wider wheel and tire. I don't believe there are any Fuchs 7x16 with offset other than 23mm. Source? Of course there are phone dials with other offsets, though. |
ConeDodger |
Aug 27 2014, 12:50 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,585 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Before my flares, I had both Fuchs and Cookies in 7" in the rear of mine. I had to pull the right rear. I have heard of others having to pull the left rear. 6" Fuchs with 205 tires fit fine as I recall...
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JFJ914 |
Aug 27 2014, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
205/55x16 on Fuchs 16's fit fine.
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stuwentzel |
Aug 27 2014, 07:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 27-August 14 From: Pioneer, CA Member No.: 17,826 Region Association: None |
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Alapone |
Aug 28 2014, 05:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 4-April 13 From: Nj Member No.: 15,734 Region Association: None |
has anyone run a 205/40? am I going to regret it?
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Wdunster |
Aug 28 2014, 06:27 AM
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Panel beater Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 10-June 14 From: Monroe,nc Member No.: 17,469 Region Association: South East States |
I am currently running stock boxter winter wheels on my narrow body. Rear tires are 225/50/16 and fit with out modification.
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Alapone |
Aug 28 2014, 10:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 4-April 13 From: Nj Member No.: 15,734 Region Association: None |
Yes as MoveQik mentions the boxter wheels have the most favorable offset for a 7 inch rim on a narrow car. Any ideas on the 205/40s? will I regret going so low profile?
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