Sheridan Standard Body Wheel and Tire Sizes, Need Input Options

[FL000]

Looking for recommendations from those of you who have been there done that. I am about to order wheels for my 914 with the Sheridan standard body kit, and I am going the custom offset route to avoid needing spacers. It will be a street car, fair weather only, and although drivability is important, looks/proportions are #1. I know it is subjective, but I am settling in on 17x8 up front, and 17x9.5 in the rear. Tire sizes unknown but will be somewhere around 225/40 in front and 255/40 rear.

Ultimately I would like to know what wheel/tire sizes and offsets work for you, and pictures if you have them. Also any gotchas to watch out for so I don’t make an expensive mistake. I will be using the Percy wheel rite tool for checking clearances, and I want to get the wheel as close as possible to the fender lip.

BTW - Wheels will probably be the Rotiform FUC 2-piece; they look nice and the price is right vs the 3-piece options out there.

Thanks!

[CCE]

Looking for recommendations from those of you who have been there done that. I am about to order wheels for my 914 with the Sheridan standard body kit, and I am going the custom offset route to avoid needing spacers. It will be a street car, fair weather only, and although drivability is important, looks/proportions are #1. I know it is subjective, but I am settling in on 17x8 up front, and 17x9.5 in the rear. Tire sizes unknown but will be somewhere around 225/40 in front and 255/40 rear.

Ultimately I would like to know what wheel/tire sizes and offsets work for you, and pictures if you have them. Also any gotchas to watch out for so I don’t make an expensive mistake. I will be using the Percy wheel rite tool for checking clearances, and I want to get the wheel as close as possible to the fender lip.

BTW - Wheels will probably be the Rotiform FUC 2-piece; they look nice and the price is right vs the 3-piece options out there.

Thanks!

Do you have pictures on the end result?

[tygaboy]

@dan10101 Dan, can you offer any first hand info?

[CBee]

Looking for recommendations from those of you who have been there done that. I am about to order wheels for my 914 with the Sheridan standard body kit, and I am going the custom offset route to avoid needing spacers. It will be a street car, fair weather only, and although drivability is important, looks/proportions are #1. I know it is subjective, but I am settling in on 17x8 up front, and 17x9.5 in the rear. Tire sizes unknown but will be somewhere around 225/40 in front and 255/40 rear.

Ultimately I would like to know what wheel/tire sizes and offsets work for you, and pictures if you have them. Also any gotchas to watch out for so I don’t make an expensive mistake. I will be using the Percy wheel rite tool for checking clearances, and I want to get the wheel as close as possible to the fender lip.

BTW - Wheels will probably be the Rotiform FUC 2-piece; they look nice and the price is right vs the 3-piece options out there.

Thanks!

Do have pics of the bodywork mounting process or details?

I'm considering Sheridan bodywork myself and would like to see just how much of the stock bodywork steel is removed and can be left off.

[rhodyguy]

Which style of 2 piece Rotiform? Forged wheels come at a premium. You chassis looks great.

[Mikey914]

Looking for recommendations from those of you who have been there done that. I am about to order wheels for my 914 with the Sheridan standard body kit, and I am going the custom offset route to avoid needing spacers. It will be a street car, fair weather only, and although drivability is important, looks/proportions are #1. I know it is subjective, but I am settling in on 17x8 up front, and 17x9.5 in the rear. Tire sizes unknown but will be somewhere around 225/40 in front and 255/40 rear.

Ultimately I would like to know what wheel/tire sizes and offsets work for you, and pictures if you have them. Also any gotchas to watch out for so I don’t make an expensive mistake. I will be using the Percy wheel rite tool for checking clearances, and I want to get the wheel as close as possible to the fender lip.

BTW - Wheels will probably be the Rotiform FUC 2-piece; they look nice and the price is right vs the 3-piece options out there.

Thanks!

Do have pics of the bodywork mounting process or details?

I'm considering Sheridan bodywork myself and would like to see just how much of the stock bodywork steel is removed and can be left off.

Quite a bit actually. We bought the molds and have been working them and making some improvements. Originally the hoods were just skins that you needed to mount steel tabs to use Dzues fasteners. We made complete hoods. Happy to sell you just the skins if you want. The front end is one piece that drops into the front trunk edge and you will basically be removing the fenders and much of the front end. Here are some pics.

[dan10101]

@dan10101 Dan, can you offer any first hand info?

Ok, you got me. I'm sure the OP got his wheels years ago. So I'll answer CCE's question. But then again that's probably what you meant.

Oh, and CBee's question.

There is a thread from me called Widebody something. Duh, the link is below this message. It should have some build pictures.
You can also look at my rebuild playlist on Youtube. Budget Outlaws.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lC...u-WmcJojnWylB-G
The first several videos show the car with the fiberglass parts removed (and a whole bunch of sheetmetal).

It looks like Mikey will able to supply me with replacement panels for life!

For general info. I've run as big as 10x18 inch wheels with 305 wide tires. Front and Rear. Also 11x18 with 285 front and 295 rear tires.

[Maltese Falcon]

Forgeline wheels; Front= 10x18"/ Rear= 12x18"
Not sure on the offsets, but I can search my notes if needed. We can trim the inner fender lip away and put another 1" of wheel in there, but I like the extra fender strength with the lip in place.

[Maltese Falcon]

Front

[Maltese Falcon]

Rear

[FL000]

Just to close the loop I ended up stumbling across Euromister wheels about that same time. I liked the look and price was much kinder than custom so I went that route.

Ended up going with 225 45ZR17 up front and 255 40ZR17 in the back.

She’s just about to come off these stands and a little dirty but this is how it looks today. I love it from side to front angle, while the rear look has some large gaps; but heck, goes with the 70’s look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[Maltese Falcon]

Looking Good @FL000 dig the red body and matte black wheels. Rear tire-to-fender gaps are not a deal breaker; you can always fine tune with spacers.
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[slivel]

I have the Sheridan body on my 914. The wheels are Fuchs 8x16 on the front and 9x16 on the rear. When on the track I ran245/45/16 and 275/45/16 Hoosiers. Now that it is a street only car I am running Toyo RA1 front and rear in 245/45/16. Spacers required.
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[mgp4591]

Looking good as usual, but new wheels could be a real eye popper...and I'll take a garage paint job like yours any day!

[Maltese Falcon]

Love this style wheel...seen here on the prototype 2023 Porsche LMDh


and these gold wheels on @VegasRacer John's red Cayman (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Gearup]

Just to close the loop I ended up stumbling across Euromister wheels about that same time. I liked the look and price was much kinder than custom so I went that route.

Ended up going with 225 45ZR17 up front and 255 40ZR17 in the back.

She’s just about to come off these stands and a little dirty but this is how it looks today. I love it from side to front angle, while the rear look has some large gaps; but heck, goes with the 70’s look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Are those 17X8 and 17x9 ?

[Gearup]

I have the Sheridan body on my 914. The wheels are Fuchs 8x16 on the front and 9x16 on the rear. When on the track I ran245/45/16 and 275/45/16 Hoosiers. Now that it is a street only car I am running Toyo RA1 front and rear in 245/45/16. Spacers required.
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Do you have a direct side view of the car? I just bought a
car that has 18 inch rims but I really like the look of the black Fuchs on the original posters car. Was curious how the 16’s looked. Thanks

[CBee]

Looking for recommendations from those of you who have been there done that. I am about to order wheels for my 914 with the Sheridan standard body kit, and I am going the custom offset route to avoid needing spacers. It will be a street car, fair weather only, and although drivability is important, looks/proportions are #1. I know it is subjective, but I am settling in on 17x8 up front, and 17x9.5 in the rear. Tire sizes unknown but will be somewhere around 225/40 in front and 255/40 rear.

Ultimately I would like to know what wheel/tire sizes and offsets work for you, and pictures if you have them. Also any gotchas to watch out for so I don’t make an expensive mistake. I will be using the Percy wheel rite tool for checking clearances, and I want to get the wheel as close as possible to the fender lip.

BTW - Wheels will probably be the Rotiform FUC 2-piece; they look nice and the price is right vs the 3-piece options out there.

Thanks!

Do have pics of the bodywork mounting process or details?

I'm considering Sheridan bodywork myself and would like to see just how much of the stock bodywork steel is removed and can be left off.

No progress pictures of any of these cars showing how much stock steel was removed and mounting details for the FG?
Anybody?

[VaccaRabite]

Do have pics of the bodywork mounting process or details?

I'm considering Sheridan bodywork myself and would like to see just how much of the stock bodywork steel is removed and can be left off.

No progress pictures of any of these cars showing how much stock steel was removed and mounting details for the FG?
Anybody?

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Dan literally gave you a link giving you what you were asking for.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=331420


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twl_gr6svqA


Zach

[FL000]

Are those 17X8 and 17x9 ?

Yes indeed