16 X 7 Fuchs clone wheel fitment question Options

[technicalninja]

New member here...

I'm piss poor at the search function on this site and was trying to find fitment info on this set up.

https://fuchswheelcompany.ca/product/16x7-f...eel-for-porshe/

They list it a 16X7 with an offset of 23.3.

From what I have found so far, they look like they might require 12 mm spacers to work on a stock 75 914 narrow body.

This car will be at or near stock ride height and a weekend play toy. It currently has no sway bars but that will probably change...

I'm planning on using PBR's 5 lug 914-4 front rotors, the Uro 914 5 lug rear flange with turned down PBR 914-6 rear rotors, and stock calipers.

I'd like to use this tire. (205/60r16)

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchRe...performance=ALL

I'm new to the 914 and can't figure offsets properly yet on this chassis

I would appreciate thoughts, tips and any suggestions.

Do I have a chance?

[technicalninja]

After I purchased those wheels Mepstein posted some used real Fuchs (driver quality) very reasonably priced.

I bought 2 16X7 real Fuchs for $500!

I'm actively hunting the 944-rear version 16X8 I believe.

I'd choose real "beat up" Fuchs over clones any day.

I've also got a Boxster with 17s (wrong LOOK!) but lots of folks have been able to fit Boxster wheels under a non-flared car.

It takes some "doing"

Spacers are required.

But it CAN be done!

The reason I included this is tire availability...

In 16s we have multiple choices. SO much better than 15s.

But in 17s those choices go MONSTER!

So much stuff and sizes available in 17s.

And, for the most part, due to competition between tire manufactures, the 17s are CHEAPER!

17s get a little bit "too big" for a 914 in appearance. I can live with that.

17" Boxster wheels are currently in-expensive as well.

From a budget standpoint the 17" wheels KICK ASS!