Rim sizing for flares, How big is too big? |
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Rim sizing for flares, How big is too big? |
-JR- |
Mar 11 2012, 06:17 PM
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Life goes faster at 150MPH Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Victoria BC Canada Member No.: 2,055 |
Looking at a set of rims but I fear they are too large.
I'm installing AutoAtlanta flares, model B914503908GT, which are re-production flares based on the originals. The web site states using these flares the 914 can accept "7 inch and 8 inch wheels". I'm looking at a set that are 16x10. Anyone sized up the the stock flares, are these even close to fitting? Thanks! |
Mike Bellis |
Mar 11 2012, 06:48 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
16x10 are too big I think. They would fit under my 930 flares (I'm looking for 16x10 or 17x10) but you might have to roll GT flares to make them fit.
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SirAndy |
Mar 11 2012, 07:06 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,680 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm looking at a set that are 16x10. Since you only have about 10" to work with on a stock rear GT flared car, a 10" rim/tire may fit (if your rims have the perfect offset), but will have no room to move under compression. I'm running 9" slicks at the track on my car and it's a really tight fit if you take the movement of the tires into account. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
IronHillRestorations |
Mar 11 2012, 07:24 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
If you are getting big wide tires on the rears, the best approach is to put them on the car when you install the flares, so you can massage them as needed in process.
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ellisor3 |
Mar 11 2012, 07:36 PM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States |
I have 205/45/17 front, 245/45/17 rears, but my rims have custom offsets to fit. Some have commented that they look big, but the amount of empty space makes them look smaller, the type of rim you use will also determine the look. You can see my signature link for photos.
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Haudiosolutions |
Mar 11 2012, 07:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 19-October 10 From: Sevierville, TN Member No.: 12,284 Region Association: South East States |
I'm guessing every flare install will come out slightly different but I've managed to squeeze 17x9" and 17x7.5" 944 turbo cup wheels on mine. With a 3/4" wheel adaptor on the rear I have just enough to slip a fat envelope between the tire and flare. Fronts have 1" adaptor and look great.
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bam914 |
Mar 11 2012, 07:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 23-November 03 From: Atlanta, Ga Member No.: 1,378 Region Association: None |
15x10 with a 275/35/15 Hoosier. It just fit. More then likely it would have rubbed in a couple of places.
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SirAndy |
Mar 11 2012, 10:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,680 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I have just enough to slip a fat envelope between the tire and flare The outside is not the problem. If the tire is too wide, it will rub on the inside under compression. A 10" wide tire does not leave much room on the inside for movement, even it is really close to the outside lip. The 9" work OK, if the offset of the wheel is correct. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
-JR- |
Mar 12 2012, 01:19 AM
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Life goes faster at 150MPH Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Victoria BC Canada Member No.: 2,055 |
Thanks for all the good feedback guys.
I haven't cut my car to install the flares yet, so there is the possibility for me to extend the flares more to accomodate. Andy, any word on how your 9" rims work on the front end? Or are you running something smaller up front? I'd expect the tire/rim might be hitting on the inner fender, same as the rear, with large widths. |
zig-n-zag |
Mar 12 2012, 01:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 18-May 06 From: Hawaii Member No.: 6,024 |
Some inner fender space is also lost if you have the GT chassis
stiffening plates installed. |
carr914 |
Mar 12 2012, 07:55 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,041 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Yes, you can extend the Flares outward - look for Rick's work on the "Nader Nightmare"
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SirAndy |
Mar 12 2012, 11:13 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,680 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Andy, any word on how your 9" rims work on the front end? Or are you running something smaller up front? I'd expect the tire/rim might be hitting on the inner fender, same as the rear, with large widths. The front actually has more room than the rear. I did have to cut down the dust shield cover for the shocks so the tire wouldn't rub on that and i had to use spacers for my wheels because of their offset. Do *not* remove the dust cover completely as the top acts as a big washer for the upper strut rubber. Without the cover top, there's nothing holding that rubber in place. Same wheels/tires front and rear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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