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Wheels and tires, tires and wheels?, Need brainpower of the collective |
Big Len |
Jan 29 2014, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Gentlemen;
I am posting this at the risk of seeming like a lazy ass, but I assure you I have tried to search many other sites and threads within 914World including tech articles. There must be threads on the subject, I just can't find them. I'm still not sure, so here goes. I have a stock '74 with steelies and want to expand my wheel choices. The car will not be a daily driver nor an autocrosser, just for weekends. After looking at members pictures and PMing a few, I like the look of a black center (5 spoke Fuchs or BBS type mesh with a polished lip). I just received a 5 lug conversion kit from PMB. I would rather not roll or widen any bodywork for originality's sake, but if I have to, I will. I also read that factory tolerances may vary. I also know, after using the wheel calculator, I'd like to keep the speedometer mostly accurate. (I know wheels aren't original, but a simple bolt on). So the questions; What are Fuchs hearts? Fuchs are "deep" or "flat." Guessing that's the offset. 15 or 16 inch? There seems to be more tire choices for 16, but how will that effect ride/handling? Offset seems to be the key here. What should I be avoiding? Thank you in advance for your help. Len |
wndsnd |
Jan 29 2014, 09:32 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I'm with you on this.
Eric's conversion going on as we speak. I decided on the deep sixes. I like the deeper look inset. If you want black petals you probably will get flat sixes. Those look great too. I bought 205/55/15's. All my research says they will fit my stock car. However the hell hole repair made my car tighter on the passenger side. I will know shortly. Chris Foley is standing by with the baseball bat just in case. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) John |
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