 Offset range for 4 lug wheels?, What's the range that will work on a narrow body w/ 4 lug wheels? |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
 Mar 23 2021, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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As the title and description states ... I would like to understand the specs I need to be mindful of when shopping for wheel replacements on my '73 2.0 stock 914. I know my stock Fuchs (which I will keep) are 15x5.5 and have a 4x130 bolt pattern.
But what is the offset range I need to stay within or wheels? And can I go wider than 5.5? Like 6 or 7? Many thanks in advance. I did try to search the site for these answers, but I could not find a clear answer. |
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| Chris914n6 |
Mar 23 2021, 10:26 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,466 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Stock 15x5.5 et40 fit perfect. 15x7 et23 (911/944) usually need fender rolling in the rear. A 15x6 is et36 so it fits nicely. The VW bug is et25 or so, so they only fit with skinny tires thus are not a good choice.
These 2 sites will help you sort it out. https://www.willtheyfit.com/ https://tiresize.com/wheel-offset-calculator/ |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Mar 28 2021, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Mar 23 2021, 10:26 PM)  Stock 15x5.5 et40 fit perfect. 15x7 et23 (911/944) usually need fender rolling in the rear. A 15x6 is et36 so it fits nicely. The VW bug is et25 or so, so they only fit with skinny tires thus are not a good choice. These 2 sites will help you sort it out. https://www.willtheyfit.com/ https://tiresize.com/wheel-offset-calculator/ Very helpful. Thank you! |
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DC_neun_vierzehn Offset range for 4 lug wheels? Mar 23 2021, 10:01 AM
Mark Henry I have 5 bolt fuchs 6 inch et23 and IIRC the Cook... Mar 23 2021, 01:06 PM Mueller The standard 4 lug 2.0 Fuchs are 15x5.5 with a 40m... Mar 23 2021, 01:11 PM
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