914 GT Wheel questions Options

[OttoB]

Hello, everyone.

Under a separate thread, I will do a formal intro to the forum as to the black, Subie-powered 914 I bought earlier this week after it failed to sell on BAT last month:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-140/


I have not seen it in person as it's located in NY with 1600veloce and I am located in WPB. However, it has chrome wheels which is not my preference, but also - measuring:

17x8 on 225/45/17 in the front
17x10 on 275/40/17 in the back

I am big 914-6 GT fan for many years and overjoyed with this purchase! Aside from a/c for SoFla being a must, I also need to replace the wheels on the car in order to resemble this yellow one that I saw at Werks Reunion last year at Amelia Island.

So, I am looking at getting 15x8 Braids for the front, since they sell them already with the RSR finish here:

http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Braid-F...RAID158RSR.html

They have a 4-5 week turnaround time and only come with +10 offset. I know nothing about fitment, ET's, diameters, etc. But, do know there is so much room in the wheel wells of the car available given what is already at the car.

As such, I am looking to get the thumbs up from this knowledgeable forum as to whether it will be just fine? I spoke with Tire Rack this morning and they have Kumho Ecstas available in stock 225/50/15 which ought to do the trick.

Out back, looking for 15x9 or 10 Minilites and the only place on the interweb I found that can sell them is Mr. Fiat, and this is their link:

https://mrfiat.com/products/porsche-911-min...-racing-wheel-1

They are made to order, take 6-8 weeks, and I have to be very specific as to what information I provide them to have the wheels be built for my car. With Tire Rack this morning, I was told the widest they have in stock in 15in with 50/45/40 profile is either a 295 (which is too dang much for the look I want), or a very, very expensive set of Michelin MXW's 255/45/15 at $500 p/t.

Mr. Fiat is supposed to get back to me as to whether they can do a 15x10. With what is on the car now, I have no doubts that a 15x10 on a 255/45/15 tire will fit. What I need with this set of wheels from this forum as well, is the exact measurements the manufacturer in Italy (Mr. Fiat would not disclose their name) would need so that I can get them ordered in that size.

AND

If they say they cannot do them in 15x10, I would then need the wheel measurements for the 15x9 they list on their website and eBay, please?

I look forward to receiving your valued input in this regard, since I had not foreseen that it will take a few months before the car will look the way I want it! So, the sooner I order these 2 different sets of wheels, the sooner they should arrive!

[OttoB]

My friend is supremely talented and done about 6-8 of my previous projects. He currently does all the body repairs for one the of the premier and most exclusive dealerships in SoFla. He’s always busy so that’s why I need everything to be at his place when the car does arrive.

I genuinely, sincerely need help to get an a/c on the car, using a Subie compressor out back. I want something discreet, compact enough to go where the glove box is? And reinstall additional vents (only) in the center console. Hoping someone can help!!