 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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| Dave_Darling |
Feb 8 2023, 09:16 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,163 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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One reason why you don't find definitive answers is because there aren't any.
Every 914 is a bit different from every other 914. And just about every 914 will fit more tire under one rear fender than the other--and which side is the narrower one varies from car to car!! --DD |
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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 Root_Werks Could also start to look "funny" if you ... Feb 7 2023, 10:05 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 GeorgeKopf Thank you everybody for the information and insigh... Feb 11 2023, 11:17 AM |
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