rims for 914??? (BESIDES 15X5.5!), ANY SUGGESTIONS? |
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rims for 914??? (BESIDES 15X5.5!), ANY SUGGESTIONS? |
orange914 |
May 14 2005, 09:30 PM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) my son is a new 914 owner. i have been frustrated and disapointed (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) in wheel size selection. i'd like to tap into any experiance and knowlege in this area. what can i do to increase width and (possibly 17") with out drilling 5 hole and 911 rims? ihave a set of front wheel drive 17x7 with 5.5 backspacing they fit perfectly (stuft but awsum) in rear, but are too close inboard up front by about 1+ inch (need 4.5 backspacing or addition of 1" spacer)otherwise would work with a new hole pattern drilled out.
any ideas? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) appriciate any input thanks, mike (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Attached image(s) |
TROJANMAN |
May 14 2005, 09:34 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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Mueller |
May 15 2005, 01:04 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
if he's new to 914's there will be more disappointment, forget about picking up an issue of Sport Compact Cars and finding bolt-on performance parts for the 914...they do not exist (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) quick summary for 4 lug rims and the 914: in order to go wider and or wider/bigger OD, aftermarket rims are in order, as mentioned in that other thread, 15" and 17" rims by Revolution are available, not cheap like the honda rims as seen in Sport Compact or the like...you next option is cheaper custom steel rims or expensive custom rims or you could re-drill for another bolt pattern which has been done before, but not without some problems (BTDT, and I don't think I'd do it again) oh yea, for the rear of the 914 (stock fender), 35mm offset for a 7" rim is the magic number....you can actually fit a wider rim/tire combo up front |
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