Which Fuchs Are More Sought After?, Looking for info/opinion to keep cost down Options

[kconway]

I'm looking for a set of 7's and 8's but can't decide if I want to go 15" or 16". I'm leaning toward the 15" as I like a full sidewall, nothing smaller then 55 series and leaning toward 60 series tires. I like a softer ride and the car is strictly a weekender, no autox. TireRack seems to still have a pretty good selection in both sizes and I won't need anything wider than a 225 tire.

However; $$$ is always a consideration. So...which size are cheaper 15x8 or 16x8 in the long run? I've got a pair of 16x7 and would consider selling or trading if it makes sense to go to 15's.

Kev

[SLITS]

I acquired a set of 7 & 8 15s. They don't come close to fitting on a 914 without rolling the flares. I guess the Toyo Proxies 215/60 are a tad big.

The Fuchs carry the 911 part number ... were on a 944. Bought them for $25 each with lug nuts (Each your heart out Bruce ... they ain't for sale). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

[burton73]

[quote name='SLITS' date='Dec 7 2008, 08:36 AM' post='1109154']
I acquired a set of 7 & 8 15s. They don't come close to fitting on a 914 without rolling the flares. I guess the Toyo Proxies 215/60 are a tad big."

If you can get 8” 15” in the rear with just the rolling that is nothing. I had to use a bat to fit my 7” up front on my 86 Carrera or they scraped a little. This action with rolling of a baseball bat is not hard as long as you keep it moving and rolling!

On a 914 a 7” wheel in the back is a tight fit that takes some pulling out with Fuchs.

Slits you are always rolling one with Gumby up there. My 22 year old moved back in the house and it always smells like skunk outside now.

Bob

[SLITS]

[quote name='burton73' date='Dec 7 2008, 03:17 PM' post='1109268']
[quote name='SLITS' date='Dec 7 2008, 08:36 AM' post='1109154']
I acquired a set of 7 & 8 15s. They don't come close to fitting on a 914 without rolling the flares. I guess the Toyo Proxies 215/60 are a tad big."

If you can get 8” 15” in the rear with just the rolling that is nothing. I had to use a bat to fit my 7” up front on my 86 Carrera or they scraped a little. This action with rolling of a baseball bat is not hard as long as you keep it moving and rolling!

On a 914 a 7” wheel in the back is a tight fit that takes some pulling out with Fuchs.

Slits you are always rolling one with Gumby up there. My 22 year old moved back in the house and it always smells like skunk outside now.

Bob
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That's the good stuff. Roll one up with him and you won't notice the smell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)