Rim sizes Options

[cvoros]

Wondering who knows what rim widths and offsets I can squeeze under the fenders of my 75 2.0L. I have the 4 lug Fuchs at the moment and have been contemplating 5 lug conversion.....but also have been thinking about flares. So I'd like to hear what I can fit in there - stock fenders and what kind of meat flares will accomodate. I like the look with wider rear tires, and want to squeeze as much room out of of the wheel well as possible.

Seeing alot of Fuchs 5 lugs on eBay, etc. as usual and I like the dished ones. Are the replicas any good?
i.e. these - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-All...A1%7C240%3A1318

I obviously wont decide on wheels until I decide whether its getting flares or not but just want to know what I should be on the lookout for.

TIA

[Racer]

I'm sure there are a buch of threads but I'll try to summarize that the real issue is the rear fender.

Widths that "should" fit with little to no work:
5.5"
6.0"
6.5"

With a little more work:
7"
8" (ok, some will day this is a LOT of work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) )

With Flares.. up to likely 10"

The fronts will fit 7"s easily before flares are really needed.

With flares.. 9"


The issue with replicas is the unkown quality. For street driving they should be fine. For something where repeated g-forces and heat come into play (like track driving) i would stay away from them.


While appearance always plays into this, a stock motored car running 205-50-15s has MORE than enough grip, especially given modern tire technology.


Porsche Fuchs offsets, iirc

6" - 23.3mm
7" - 23.3mm
8" - 23.3mm (for the 1986 951 part numbered wheel)
8" - 10.6mm (for the 911 part numbered wheel)
9" - 15mm

"late" offset Porsche wheels, are in the 50-60mm range.

[cvoros]

Racer, thats great info! Exactly what I was looking for. Much appreciated!

My biggest dilemna is thinking about tearing up my current 2.0L. Its in decent enough shape that it would almost be a shame to modify it that extensively. Would be nice to find one already "molested" but chances are something with a bigger motor/flared already will likely be set-up with wider tires.

Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)