 Gt flair,outside to outside?, How wide? |
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| 914GTSTI |
 Nov 29 2012, 02:28 PM
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Been looking with no luck. So what is the max,outside of tire to outside of tire using the GT flairs? Are some wider than others?
Thanks,Randy |
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| bulitt |
Nov 29 2012, 02:42 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Max outside of tire to outside of tire??? Could you rephrase?
What information are you seeking? What tires/wheels are you referring to? |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 29 2012, 02:50 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Standard GT flares are also called 7"/9" flares, for obvious reasons.
The factory GTs ran that combination but used a 1" spacer in the front. You can comfortably fit 8"/9" wheels under standard GT flares if you have the correct offset. There were also 9"/11" GT flares available but today, you can only get FG replicas in that size. You probably have guessed by now what size of wheels will fit those. Again, the correct offset is important for proper fitment. There's literally hundreds of threads on that exact same subject ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| Trekkor |
Nov 29 2012, 03:12 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I have 7/9 fiberglass flares.
8" wheels in front, 10" wheels in back. I can't measure the outside sidewall to sidewall right now, but I will say there is less than 1/4" of clearance from the outer tire sidewall and the inside of the flare. Good inner clearance with 4.75" backspace. 11" wide tire: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i944.photobucket.com-1413-1354223573.1.jpg) Rear outer fender to fender width is 71 inches. KT |
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| 914GTSTI |
Nov 29 2012, 04:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 270 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Thanks.
I did not want to get into the rim thing. With thr offsets and spacer thing. The out side lip of the fender was what I was looking for. So, the steel GT flairs are not wide enough for me. I will be 70" front and 74" rear. Could you weld on the GT's and then cut and fit a filler strip? Anybody out their tryed this? Thanks again! Randy |
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| Trekkor |
Nov 29 2012, 04:29 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I've seen this in progress at Mark's shop.
I bet he posts a picture. KT |
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| 914GTSTI |
Nov 29 2012, 04:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 270 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Here is a photo of what I am working with.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1354228737.1.jpg) |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 29 2012, 04:45 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(914GTSTI @ Nov 29 2012, 02:21 PM)  Could you weld on the GT's and then cut and fit a filler strip? Anybody out their tryed this? The first to try this was Porsche in 1970. Many people have done just that since. Again, there are already threads on this subject with plenty of pictures. Also, check out AJ's GT site, it has a huge amount of content, including a how to pictorial about widening the steel GT flares to 9"/11" ... http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/root http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/root&view=tree (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 29 2012, 04:48 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 29 2012, 02:45 PM) including a how to pictorial about widening the steel GT flares to 9"/11" ... Found it: http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt_proj...stall_rear_left (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| 914GTSTI |
Nov 29 2012, 04:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 270 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Thanks much! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| 914GTSTI |
Nov 29 2012, 04:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 270 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Best place to get flairs? The bird / AA / other?
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| bulitt |
Nov 29 2012, 05:59 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(914GTSTI @ Nov 29 2012, 05:21 PM) Thanks. I did not want to get into the rim thing. With thr offsets and spacer thing. The out side lip of the fender was what I was looking for. So, the steel GT flairs are not wide enough for me. I will be 70" front and 74" rear. Could you weld on the GT's and then cut and fit a filler strip? Anybody out their tryed this? Thanks again! Randy Scroll down on this thread and click on "Ron S" link How to Install flares |
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| 914GTSTI |
Nov 29 2012, 06:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 270 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Thanks! Another great link!
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