INCREASE OF TIRE RIM/WHEEL SIZE, Advise on going from 205/50 to ??? Options

[R8CERX]

Hello Folks!

So, need more meat all around the car--2.7RS engine is way too much power to put down on the existing 205/50-15.

I am certain many of you have come to this point--need your advise in order to not reinvent the wheel (punt intended!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Conditions:
1-want to keep existing 914-4 suspension, links, and brakes (actually, front brakes are fitted with BMW calipers; rears are still stock).

2-Planning to add spacers to the wheels in order to gain more space inside fenders (thus need to flare front and rear fenders; for certain rear fenders)

3-Want to keep same size tire all around; so I can rotate them.


OPEN FOR CHANGES:

A-Open to changing springs and shocks--please advise brand and rate of springs/suggestions

B-What size rims/brand or from what car (944 for example) could I get rims to fit 235?
225? what has worked for you? or I should avoid?

C- Can the existing 4 bolt pattern hubs be converted into a 5 lug pattern hub?

D- will add spacers to either 4 or 5 pattern as needed and add screw/bolt INSERTS

E-Should I keep the 4 bolt pattern over the 5 bolt pattern? cheaper rims in 4 configuration? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)



PS- I will be selling rims and tires once I get the above set up going; anyone has parts to exchange for what I trying to do, I am all ears! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Look forward to your inputs!

Regards

R8CER X


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