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4 lug wheel specs, Sorry to repeat this |
ahdoman |
Nov 30 2007, 05:36 PM
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It's phonetic...Ah-D-O-Man (Audioman) Group: Members Posts: 667 Joined: 7-November 05 From: Santa Clarita, Ca. Member No.: 5,084 Region Association: Southern California |
OK, I know I've seen this before but I've searched all the sites and I'm coming up empty...
What are the specs for the largest wheel that will fit on a stock 914. All dimensions; Offset, width, lug spacing, etc. Also I remember seeing a place where all of these specs are explained. Anybody know where that is? BTW...I don't mean the tire calculator, the actual wheel size specifications. |
Joe Ricard |
Nov 30 2007, 07:15 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Nothing wrong with Fuchs
4 lug look good and pretty light. the specs of FUCHS is 4.5 back space (really the only thing that matters) 4x130 lug pattern and the wieght escapes me 13lbs I think. this will support a 205/50-15 tire. and will fit virtually all stock 914's You will not find an aftermarket wheel that is better for the price. |
Dave_Darling |
Nov 30 2007, 09:45 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
7" wide 16s will usually fit given the right offset. Maybe 17s, 18s, or more?
Backspacing should be right about at 5", not sure of offset. Nothing wider than a 205 width tire except in very very very rare circumstances. Even 205s won't fit on some cars. --DD |
orthobiz |
Dec 1 2007, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I don't have the answers and I've asked plenty of questions
that have been asked before many times. I think the answer should be written up properly and put in the 914 Info section! Just like "which Optima battery." biz |
stepuptotheMike |
Dec 1 2007, 08:38 AM
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medium pimpin Group: Members Posts: 565 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,769 Region Association: South East States |
Nothing wrong with Fuchs 4 lug look good and pretty light. the specs of FUCHS is 4.5 back space (really the only thing that matters) 4x130 lug pattern and the wieght escapes me 13lbs I think. this will support a 205/50-15 tire. and will fit virtually all stock 914's You will not find an aftermarket wheel that is better for the price. Can somebody post a picture with this configuration? Preferably frontal view... offset to the side a little bit. I'm trying to visualize the stance. |
ahdoman |
Dec 1 2007, 10:53 AM
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It's phonetic...Ah-D-O-Man (Audioman) Group: Members Posts: 667 Joined: 7-November 05 From: Santa Clarita, Ca. Member No.: 5,084 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey Orthobiz - that's why I started this thread. I am looking for the hard data to be able to extrapilate from there. For example; how is offset calculated and what are the suspension values for our cars? The idea of this is to be able to figure out (via a "wheel size" calculator) what size wheel can be run (width & diameter) with a stock configuration and then add to that to figure what size flares are needed to fit a larger tire.
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scotty b |
Dec 1 2007, 05:40 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
We need a wheel thread in the classics. If anyone else is game I have several different types of wheels from various models. Maybe post a pic with model, size, weight, backspacing etc. We could also include knock offs. For example I have a set of XENON Fuchs (need one if anyone has one available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ). Thoughts ?
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DanT |
Dec 1 2007, 07:50 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
pics of 205x50x15s on 5.5" Fuchs
3/4" spacers in front and 1/2" spacers in rear. Attached image(s) |
stepuptotheMike |
Dec 1 2007, 07:53 PM
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medium pimpin Group: Members Posts: 565 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,769 Region Association: South East States |
Dan, thanks so much. Exactly what I was looking for.
Mike |
DanT |
Dec 1 2007, 07:54 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
extra wide 205x50x15 V710s on 7" custom steelies with 3/4" front and 1/2" rear spacers.
Attached image(s) |
DanT |
Dec 1 2007, 07:56 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
and finally the street tires/wheels
196x60x15s on 5.5 (VW offset) with 3/4" spacers in front, no spacers in rear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Attached image(s) |
Gint |
Dec 1 2007, 08:02 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Hey Orthobiz - that's why I started this thread. I am looking for the hard data to be able to extrapilate from there. For example; how is offset calculated and what are the suspension values for our cars? The idea of this is to be able to figure out (via a "wheel size" calculator) what size wheel can be run (width & diameter) with a stock configuration and then add to that to figure what size flares are needed to fit a larger tire. I posted some of that junk (specifically for reference) in my Superlight wheel thread. Superlight wheel thread |
ahdoman |
Dec 1 2007, 09:54 PM
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It's phonetic...Ah-D-O-Man (Audioman) Group: Members Posts: 667 Joined: 7-November 05 From: Santa Clarita, Ca. Member No.: 5,084 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for the link Gint. This is the diagram I was looking for...
Now all I need is a cross section of a front and rear 914 wheel well. |
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