check this, 16x8/9.5 Pedrini's |
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check this, 16x8/9.5 Pedrini's |
project-914 |
Sep 16 2006, 11:44 AM
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will this work for a fiberglass gt flared car?...also, is there any quality issue with custom widened wheels?...they look like a good deal and would look absolutely sick...I'm thinking about getting them so tell me your responses!!
oh yeah, the link http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=360684 |
Aaron Cox |
Sep 16 2006, 11:46 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
they arent hubcentric... so they will need to be machined for a late 72+ car.... no big deal for your local machinist....
they look bitchin... 9.5 are too wide for stock GT flares.. you are about .5" too wide... but you can fix that with fiberglass.... |
project-914 |
Sep 16 2006, 11:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 2-August 06 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 6,571 |
hubcentric?...sorry, I'm a noob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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dakotaewing |
Sep 16 2006, 12:26 PM
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Total width on those wheels is closer to 10"...
Very tough fit for 9" GT flares... |
project-914 |
Sep 16 2006, 12:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 2-August 06 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 6,571 |
well I haven't done any flares yet, so would it be that hard to modify the flares while they are going on...also, are their "GT style" flares available that will support such a width
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Aaron Cox |
Sep 16 2006, 12:43 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
yes.. they make wider rear flares....
www.americaninternationalracing.com www.ultimate914.com |
sixnotfour |
Sep 16 2006, 03:39 PM
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project-914 |
Sep 16 2006, 04:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 2-August 06 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 6,571 |
thanks guys!!!
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project-914 |
Sep 17 2006, 01:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 2-August 06 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 6,571 |
wait would it look goofy with the 9"/11" flares?...as in, would I have to run wheels spacers and would it put a lot of stress on the hubs...that's my main problem...I want minimal stress on the hubs...so no "long wheels studs and spacers until it works..."
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JPB |
Sep 17 2006, 07:29 AM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Lick the sweat off my testicles, theys bihotchin!!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Deep dish, big meats and wide body goodness. I think some riveted flares would make your ride crazy cool. |
jasons |
Sep 17 2006, 08:25 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
they arent hubcentric... so they will need to be machined for a late 72+ car.... no big deal for your local machinist.... they look bitchin... 9.5 are too wide for stock GT flares.. you are about .5" too wide... but you can fix that with fiberglass.... I was told by the previous owner he used them with standard GT flares. I made sure of this before I bought them. That said, I have never mounted them so, I can't say for sure. In fact here is a copy of my corespondence with him. Also, about your other wheels (8s and 9.5s).... What size tire did the 9.5's require? QUOTE I used 225X50X16 on the 8" front and 245X45X16 on the 9.5" rear. These you can see mounted in the pictures on the web site I sent you. Did they fit under the fenders of the car you sent the pics of? QUOTE Yes, They fit fine and I don't think my fender flares are as big as the standard factory flare. Spacers or no spacers? QUOTE With Spacers I am a little concerned about finding tires that fit those 9.5s. QUOTE Not a problem there are pleanty available Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I am trying to commit to some wheels for my (soon to be) flared 914, but as you know 4 lug options are minimal. I am really close to just doing a 5 lug conversion but I am trying to avoid that for now. QUOTE Exactly the concerns I had and solved with these wheels. This was a great set up for me. I was totally happy with it and not at all tempted to go to the 5 bolt set up. I felt it was much better than the 5 bolt setup. |
Joe Bob |
Sep 17 2006, 08:54 AM
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He says it in his ad.....he changed his mind and went with five lug Fuchs.....there's more than a few reasons to do so....
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jasons |
Sep 17 2006, 11:05 AM
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He says it in his ad.....he changed his mind and went with five lug Fuchs.....there's more than a few reasons to do so.... Well, my situation was unique. I scored a 73 2.0 with an SC front end brand new Bilsteins all around, F/R sways, and real 16" Fuchs (+more I'm omitting) for $1100 + a 35 mile tow. I would have tried those wheels if I didn't fall backwards into such a great deal. Shit I'm sittin' on a set of 4lug cross-drilled rotors and Eric Shea front calipers to prove it. I still have the rear cores in the box. I was just getting ready to send them to him when I lucked into the new car. But either way. I'm keepin' the 5 lug, sellin' the 4 lug for a reason. |
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