Max Tire Width 4 Lug Fuchs?, To roll the wheel well lip or not? |
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Max Tire Width 4 Lug Fuchs?, To roll the wheel well lip or not? |
GeorgeKopf |
Feb 7 2023, 09:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 9-February 21 From: Princeton, NJ Member No.: 25,186 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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 |
GeorgeKopf |
Feb 7 2023, 10:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 9-February 21 From: Princeton, NJ Member No.: 25,186 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
To provide a little more context.
My chassis is almost ready for paint. If I'm going to roll the wheel well lip, now is the time. Am I correct in my belief that in order for the speedometer to be accurate the total tire diameter needs to be 25.5 inches? Saw this on Pelican. 205/60 = 4.8 inches on the sidewall + 15 = 24.6 inches. 205/65 = 25.4 inches 210/60 = 24.8 inches 210/65 = 25.65 inches I'm assuming that there is no way a 210 tire will fit on a 914 without fender flares. So I guess my question boils down to .... If I roll the wheel well lip, can I put a 205/65, 210/60 or a 210/65 on the car? Thanks. George |
Jamie |
Feb 7 2023, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
To provide a little more context. My chassis is almost ready for paint. If I'm going to roll the wheel well lip, now is the time. Am I correct in my belief that in order for the speedometer to be accurate the total tire diameter needs to be 25.5 inches? Saw this on Pelican. 205/60 = 4.8 inches on the sidewall + 15 = 24.6 inches. 205/65 = 25.4 inches 210/60 = 24.8 inches 210/65 = 25.65 inches I'm assuming that there is no way a 210 tire will fit on a 914 without fender flares. So I guess my question boils down to .... If I roll the wheel well lip, can I put a 205/65, 210/60 or a 210/65 on the car? Thanks. George I've been running 205/65/15 Michelins on original steel 5.5" wheels for many years, no wheel rub in back but 12MM spacers in front to eliminate inner rub full lock. Odometer is nearly correct when compared to GPS for check. |
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