rim size to fit five lug conversion, what will fit stock fender's |
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rim size to fit five lug conversion, what will fit stock fender's |
jeeperjohn56 |
Nov 20 2007, 12:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Antioch,Ca. Member No.: 6,407 Region Association: None |
Hey everyone, I need help with what wheel size I can put on a stock fender car after putting the five lug from 84 911sc carrera on the front and the five lug hubs from Eric in the back. I bought some nice fuchs from a 944, but I think they are going to be to wide for fenders. the guy told me they were 7 inch, but turned out to be 7&8inch after cleaning them and looking at the numbers. Also do I have to stay with 15x6's? or can I go 16x6's or what? might have to sell the new wheels. All input appreciated. John (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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sww914 |
Nov 20 2007, 12:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
7's will fit, 15" or 16". I don't think that 8's will fit. They wouldn't on my car without stretching the fenders out or flaring it.
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Twystd1 |
Nov 20 2007, 02:06 AM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
I might buy your 8s or swap you for what you need.
I have a flared car and need a pair of 8s for the front. Clayton in SoCal....... |
woobn8r |
Nov 20 2007, 08:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
A 205 tire is about as wide as you can go to fit a stock bodied car. The maximum width wheel that will safely fit a 205 tire is 7.5".
A 205 will also go on a rim that is 5.5" wide and the optimum wheel width is 6 to 6.5 depending on your tire choice. therefore either 6" or 7" rims are a good choice to fit the maximum width tire you can fit. (I think 7" look better). As for diameter...well you can use 14" to 18" provided you can find the proper sized tire (with the correct height sidewall). |
Gary |
Nov 20 2007, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
914's are a little strange. 205's on 7's will fit up front, but not out back unless you fold the fender lip and possibly massage the fenders. 205's on 6's all around is generally safe, although some massaging out back seems to still be occasionally needed depending on who was on the line at Karmann.
I ran 205's on 6's all around on a completely stock body, then 205's on 6's out front and 7's in the rear with the requisite massaging. I'm now running 205s and 225s on 7's and 8's, with a stock body up front and SC flares out back. |
Eric_Shea |
Nov 20 2007, 09:05 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Best to stay with 6" rims all the way around on a stock bodied car. You can easily use 6x16".
7" rims will/may require pulling the fenders in the rear. 205's will/may require pulling the fenders in the rear. All 914's are different. I had 205's on my 914-6 and only the passengers side rubbed. That was with 6" rims. Simply tugging on fender wells by hand can net a 1/2 to 1" change. The front is never the problem. One of my favorite combos, yet not good for the speedo, is 195/50x15's on 6" rims. |
Jax914 |
Nov 20 2007, 10:26 AM
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Schwienhund Rennenmannshaft Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 6,602 Region Association: South East States |
What about the offsets? -especially for the back?
15x7 is fine.... ET23, 52? |
Eric_Shea |
Nov 20 2007, 10:32 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Anyone here have a set of deep 7's?
They're only about $3000 a pair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
jeeperjohn56 |
Nov 24 2007, 11:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Antioch,Ca. Member No.: 6,407 Region Association: None |
I might buy your 8s or swap you for what you need. I have a flared car and need a pair of 8s for the front. Clayton in SoCal....... let me know if the picture's showed I'm new at this |
Allan |
Nov 24 2007, 12:13 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
There's no way in hell that I could fit 7 inch rims in the rear of my car, and I have the fenders rolled. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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burton73 |
Nov 24 2007, 12:52 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,538 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Anyone here have a set of deep 7's? They're only about $3000 a pair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) There is a par on ebay in Germany up to $1,025. with 7 days to go. Fuchs 7R wheels offset 49mm Original! 911 R/RS, 914 6 Item number: 290184421053 Bob |
burton73 |
Nov 24 2007, 01:09 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,538 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
My 914-6 was running 7” x 15 “ three piece BBS wheels on a stock body with the rear lip flattened. Magnesium and aluminum. Super light wheels. I have 5 of them hanging around.
Bob |
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