Wide wheels/ narrow body revisited Options

[spotontheroad]

I found a previous posting where someone asked "what was the widest wheel that could be fitted to a 914 with standard fenders/wings" and the concensus was that 7" will fit on the rear. What I would like to know is: what is the measurement of offset of such wheels and also what is the widest that can be snsibly fitted to the front and again, what offset?
Has anyone fitted Minilites to their 914 and if so what spec?
All replies gratefully received.
Keith

[mskala]

The best offset for the rear is about 36mm, which is actually what you'll find on all
the 6" fuchs and cookie cutters. If you want at least a 205 wide tire without mangling your fenders this is about as good as it gets without having to test fit or adjust camber or have stiff springs, etc.
The next closest thing (5-lug porsche pattern) is the early boxster rear wheels, which are 7x16 40mm offset and worked well for me. Other than that you'll have to go custom or aftermarket, or get 911R 49mm offset ($$$), or late 7x15 phone dials (52mm) and use a spacer.