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I have a set of 7x16 Fuchs from a 911 SC that I plan to put on my '72 narrow body car. I realize there may be some fender lip rolling and possible fender pulling needed. My question is how much more difficult will a 205/55 be compared to a 205/50 tire for the rear fender clearance. Has anyone tried fitting both these sizes? The appeal of the 55 series tire is it's very close to the original tire diameter and will have a more accurate speedo reading and a little lower RPM's on the highway. Any thoughts on this.
I have done a number of searches but not found anything addressing this question. |
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,325 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
It's not a question of if you will have to roll, pull & modify your fenders, it's how much. So you might as well just use the tire you want.
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I ran 215/45's on 7x16" fuchs. Only rolled lips & no fender pulling. I did have my rear camber in a bit too. Was tight but fit
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lonewolfe |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
I ran 215/45's on 7x16" fuchs. Only rolled lips & no fender pulling. I did have my rear camber in a bit too. Was tight but fit Same here, but 215/50's on 911 Fuchs. Rolled lips and a bit of pulling, tight but no rubbing. Interesting! I've not even considered a 215/50. Do you have any pictures you can post? |
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Not many, apparently, I only found this, post number three in this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=274385
If you're thinking sevens then the rest of that thread may be interesting too. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Not many, apparently, I only found this, post number three in this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=274385 If you're thinking sevens then the rest of that thread may be interesting too. Thanks DB! |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Downside of 215/50 and 215/45 is a limited tire selection these days, but they are still out there.
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I wanted to lower the car without too much camber change, and like the lighter weight as well, so used 205/45/'s with my 16 by 7 fuchs. Able to run 1 deg. neg. camber in back, with no fender pulling, and just rolled inner lip. Ride is firm, but fine, and the size/look suits me.
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