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| cvoros |
 Mar 20 2009, 12:57 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 24-February 09 From: Huntsville, Texas Member No.: 10,086 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
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 |
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| jim_hoyland |
Mar 20 2009, 09:20 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 10,041 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(cvoros @ Mar 19 2009, 11:57 PM)  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 This seller has been around for a while now and all the feedback is positive. If there were issues, I think you would see it there; I don't recall any negatives on the seller on this board. |
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| type2man |
Mar 20 2009, 10:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 3-March 09 From: Miami, Fl Member No.: 10,127 Region Association: South East States |
I tried 16x7's on the back of my 74 and was able to do so with a 205/50/16. Personally, I wouldnt buy aftermarket alloys, they are heavier and have no resale value. For the same price or less you can find early ones and refurbish them yourself.
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| cvoros |
Mar 21 2009, 04:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 24-February 09 From: Huntsville, Texas Member No.: 10,086 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(type2man @ Mar 20 2009, 11:53 AM) I tried 16x7's on the back of my 74 and was able to do so with a 205/50/16. Personally, I wouldnt buy aftermarket alloys, they are heavier and have no resale value. For the same price or less you can find early ones and refurbish them yourself. Guess I just havent seen many originals for under $300, although I dont need them right away so I have time to look around for a good deal. |
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| Shade Tree |
Mar 31 2009, 09:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 18-December 08 From: Springfield, Oregon Member No.: 9,860 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(cvoros @ Mar 21 2009, 03:08 AM) QUOTE(type2man @ Mar 20 2009, 11:53 AM) I tried 16x7's on the back of my 74 and was able to do so with a 205/50/16. Personally, I wouldnt buy aftermarket alloys, they are heavier and have no resale value. For the same price or less you can find early ones and refurbish them yourself. Guess I just havent seen many originals for under $300, although I dont need them right away so I have time to look around for a good deal. The deals are out there. I bought two 15X6 fuchs in real nice shape for $10 each about a month ago and last weekend I bought the other two wheels plus a 911 front suspension, a used front spoiler and a complete set of heater parts for $300. The guy doesn't appear to have any full sets of wheels....maybe some 16's but if you only need one or two, I can give you a phone number. edit: almost forgot. I got a passenger long in the deal too! |
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cvoros Rim sizes Mar 20 2009, 12:57 AM
SLITS I just put 15 X 7 Cookie Cutters w/ 195/65 tires o... Mar 20 2009, 07:33 AM Racer I'm sure there are a buch of threads but I... Mar 20 2009, 07:23 PM
cvoros Racer, thats great info! Exactly what I was lo... Mar 21 2009, 04:16 AM Joe Ricard
Racer, thats great info! Exactly what I was l... Mar 31 2009, 09:19 AM Racer I would say keep it stock or find one already buil... Mar 21 2009, 05:47 PM 914junkie Before I went to a widebody, I had 16X7 Fuchs wit... Mar 21 2009, 06:23 PM cvoros Racer : I am starting to lean that way I think. I... Mar 31 2009, 07:57 AM gothspeed I just bought a very clean 1973 with near perfect ... Mar 31 2009, 10:32 AM |
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