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> 16 x 7 wheels?
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post Apr 3 2004, 04:27 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I have a 73 with flat fenders. Got an oppertunity to pick up a set of 16x7 fuchs and full 911 front susp. and brakes for it. but will those wheels fit? could I roll the fenders and squeeze them in?
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post Apr 3 2004, 05:01 PM
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16x7s can fit. Some folks make 'em fit by rolling the rear lips. Some folks make 'em fit by using a very low profile. Some people can't make 'em fit. I have a 2- 7's, 8 6's & 2 8's. Right now the only wheels I'd put on a stock fendered car are the 6's. The 8's are for the front of the race car when it's flared. The 7's are leftovers. I've already traded a set of 7's for 6's.

Others will have different ideas. Those were just mine.

Craig L. (Boxstr) has some pics of a yellow car with 7's on the back. You might be able to find it by doing a search here for 16x7.

Oh, if you're talking about putting them on the front, I think that is simple and no problem.
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post Apr 3 2004, 05:33 PM
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16x6es are a much better fit. One is supposed to be able to find them cheap since all the 911 guys upgraded to 16x7/8s.
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post Apr 3 2004, 07:23 PM
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I put 16x7's on with 205/45 tires. It was necessary to roll the rear fender lip on one side.
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post Apr 3 2004, 07:28 PM
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205/55 16 yok's on 7's in the back

and I will have to roll a bit
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post Apr 3 2004, 07:30 PM
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unfortunately 6s aren't the bargain they once were. I hunted for quite a bit for #7&8. I ended up trading even for a set of 7s. At the Tweeks swapmeet today the only guy that had 6s wanted $300/pair and those were in need of a refinish.
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post Apr 3 2004, 07:32 PM
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I would trade my full polished 16x6's for like 7's if anyone is interested
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post Apr 3 2004, 07:50 PM
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I have 16x7's with 225/50-16 Re730's. The fenders are rolled not just the lip but the whole fender. I have too much negative camber and alittle too much toe in, but there is enough room to fix the camber. Darn more work for me now. rrrrrgh! Thanks Mark
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post Apr 3 2004, 08:35 PM
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These are 16x7 Fuchs front and rear. The tires are Dunlop 205 45 16. The rear lip was rolled. They work great and look just as good.
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post Apr 3 2004, 08:46 PM
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Man talk about a fast answer. this site rocks. I think I will give it a shot, I just can't pass up the price. I am getting all four wheels, the front brakes and the spindle/struts for $350. I am planning to redrill the rear hubs and see what happens. thanks to all for the help
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post Apr 3 2004, 09:28 PM
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I have 16x7's as well; my rear fenders were pretty seriously rolled and pulled so I am going to go to 225/50's next. I have 205/45 Hoosiers on there now and there's extra room.

BTW I would check those wheels to make sure they are factory! If you get all that stuff for $300 it's an effin' steal! 16x7 Fuchs have been going for $175-225 EACH around here.

Also BTW one reason people are suddenly hot for 16x6's is that's what is used for centers when the custom Fuch-centered 17's are built. Lindsey Racing does that, and a few other shops I think. They are sweet wheels but not too applicable for most 914's...
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post Apr 4 2004, 03:14 AM
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Kinda off topic, does anyone know the maximum tyre width that will fit on 6s?
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post Apr 4 2004, 03:33 AM
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Blaize..

I run 16x6s on all four corners, too. Never tried 7s, so I can't help there. A lot of the 911 guys are looking to get rid of 6s to upgrade to 7s... so snatch them up and hit a swap meet!

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post Apr 4 2004, 10:29 AM
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Matt, I wouldn't go bigger than 205.
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post Apr 4 2004, 10:44 AM
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Sorry I forgot the pictures
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