 Max Tire Width 4 Lug Fuchs?, To roll the wheel well lip or not? |
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| GeorgeKopf |
 Feb 7 2023, 09:15 AM
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My chassis is at the stage where I have to make a decision on whether or not to roll the wheel well lip. I will be running the 4 lug 2.0 Fuchs (15 x 5.5).
I searched the forums but couldn't find an answer to my exact question. What is the widest tire I can run with and without rolling the wheel well lip? Does it make any difference? I am interested in maximizing traction but I'm not willing to go to flared fenders. Thanks. George |
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| Root_Werks |
Feb 7 2023, 10:05 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,840 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Could also start to look "funny" if you go too big or small in size. See some 914's running pretty low profile on 15" rims and there's a lot of space in the wheel well. Just doesn't look right. Same with a tire that's all too large, tall, fat ect.
I've seen 195/60's that look good. Maybe....maybe a 205/60, but that might start getting too big? Pics, we needs pics! http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=3566&st=0 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=279644 |
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GeorgeKopf Max Tire Width 4 Lug Fuchs? Feb 7 2023, 09:15 AM
parrish911 I run 205/50 15 and did not have to roll the rear ... Feb 7 2023, 09:18 AM NARP74 Might depend on your frame. Mine is a little off ... Feb 7 2023, 09:34 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com on the 23 standard offset 205/60x15 but will need ... Feb 7 2023, 09:43 AM rhodyguy I found the 205s, and the ballooning from the tire... Feb 7 2023, 10:09 AM GeorgeKopf To provide a little more context.
My chassis is a... Feb 7 2023, 10:55 AM
mihai914
To provide a little more context.
My chassis is ... Feb 7 2023, 12:58 PM
Chris914n6
And most of all, JamesJ is right, threadwear rat... Feb 7 2023, 03:17 PM 914_teener
And most of all, JamesJ is right, threadwear ra... Feb 7 2023, 03:24 PM mihai914
[quote name='mihai914' post='3056239' date='Feb 7... Feb 7 2023, 03:34 PM JamesJ
And most of all, JamesJ is right, threadwear ra... Feb 7 2023, 06:45 PM Chris914n6
Respectfully, ahhhh, no.
My bad. Those came out ... Feb 7 2023, 07:41 PM Jamie
To provide a little more context.
My chassis is ... Feb 7 2023, 03:13 PM JamesJ Myth: the wider the stickier.
Look for a low tread... Feb 7 2023, 11:34 AM rhodyguy On 5 1/2” wheels. I imagine disregarding this co... Feb 7 2023, 12:21 PM Chris914n6 You only need to roll the rear fender 1/2" or... Feb 7 2023, 12:29 PM rhodyguy The use warnings are enough for me to forget the V... Feb 7 2023, 05:56 PM bkrantz I put 195/65-15 on stock Fuchs four lug wheels. W... Feb 7 2023, 09:17 PM Dave_Darling One reason why you don't find definitive answe... Feb 8 2023, 09:16 PM GeorgeKopf Thank you everybody for the information and insigh... Feb 11 2023, 11:17 AM |
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