 Fuchs on 914/6 GT, Wheels and tires ? Show me yours. |
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| Niklas |
 Nov 5 2012, 04:12 AM
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Porsche 914 Sweden  Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 20-June 09 From: Sweden - Skivarp Member No.: 10,488 Region Association: Scandinavia  |
Hello!
Is this the right wheels to use on a 914/6 GT: 8 x 15 ET 10,6 mm 7 x 15 ET 23,3 mm Nr. 911.361.020.41 7x15 Nr. 911.361.020.42 8x15. Tire sizes ?? Should they be 8x15 and 9x15 ? Show me yours. Niklas |
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| bulitt |
Nov 5 2012, 05:57 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Here is a thread including the offset chart. wheels
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 5 2012, 09:51 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,598 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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Here is a picture of mine. I used the more commonly available 16X wheels. I am concerned about future tire availability...
My rears are 8.5X16 made by Weidman Wheels in Oroville CA. Both Harvey Weidman and his brother Al Weidman are long - long time 914 guys and members here. I would describe their work as just a bit beyond perfection... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s)  
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| gothspeed |
Nov 5 2012, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
This is a great idea, there can NEVER be enough pictures or threads of 'fuchs and flares' .......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
These are not mine but ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) .............. the first pic is what my replica will look like when completed ........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) BTW I really like that 8.5" Weidman Wheels mod (above rears ^^) ........ If they are still doing that, I may have to buy another set of 7x16s ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s)      
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| carr914 |
Nov 5 2012, 10:14 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,784 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
QUOTE(gothspeed @ Nov 5 2012, 11:07 AM)  BTW I really like that 8.5" Weidman Wheels mod (above rears ^^) ........ If they are still doing that, I may have to buy another set of 7x16s ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I believe they start with 16x6s |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 5 2012, 10:18 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,598 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Nov 5 2012, 08:14 AM) QUOTE(gothspeed @ Nov 5 2012, 11:07 AM) BTW I really like that 8.5" Weidman Wheels mod (above rears ^^) ........ If they are still doing that, I may have to buy another set of 7x16s ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I believe they start with 16x6s TC is right. In order to get a set of 16X8.5 Fuchs you start with 4 - 16X6 wheels. |
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| gothspeed |
Nov 5 2012, 11:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 5 2012, 08:18 AM) QUOTE(carr914 @ Nov 5 2012, 08:14 AM) QUOTE(gothspeed @ Nov 5 2012, 11:07 AM) BTW I really like that 8.5" Weidman Wheels mod (above rears ^^) ........ If they are still doing that, I may have to buy another set of 7x16s ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I believe they start with 16x6s TC is right. In order to get a set of 16X8.5 Fuchs you start with 4 - 16X6 wheels. So they need 4 wheels to get 2 8.5x16s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ? .......... I thought they used 7s because the angle portion on the rim looks to be the same as the 7s you have up front. I wonder if they can do that using 951 7x16s ? I like the way the lugs are 'recessed' on the 951 16" fuchs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Not to mention I already have an extra pair for rear mods ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Also as mentioned before ...... there can NEVER be too many 'fuchs and flares' pics ........... so lets get posting!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Socalandy |
Nov 5 2012, 05:59 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
here's my setup, 16x7 and 8's
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 5 2012, 07:13 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,598 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Here are some more thoughts on why Harvey uses 4 16X6 Fuchs to make 2 16X8.5. It takes a long time to get things done by Harvey so I had a good long time to think about it. I remember thinking, 'why doesn't he take 4 16X7 and make 16X10's.' When it came right down to putting the wheels on the car though, I discovered that Harvey has probably forgotten more about 914's then I know. (and yet, he doesn't call himself Dr. 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) Mark called me to say there was a problem, but he handled it. The problem? The 16X8.5 wheels snuggle right up to the AA flares. Mark opined that this probably wasn't a problem originally since the original GT flares didn't have but half the flange around the wheels arch. Mark just happened to have a car with real factory flares to compare it to. Bottom line, Harvey's 16X8.5 combination couldn't fit any closer to perfect under a set of flares.
As you may be able to see, McMark clearanced the very top of the arch and since the wheels 'gain' camber as the suspension squats, the tire never contacts the wheel arch. Attached image(s)    
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| proto31 |
Nov 5 2012, 07:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 2-February 06 From: Costa Mesa, CA. Member No.: 5,515 Region Association: None |
I've got 15x8's on all 4, I liked the the look of the 15's, that's just me.
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| JRust |
Nov 5 2012, 07:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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These are the Rota's 17x7.5 fronts & 17x9' Rears
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| sixnotfour |
Nov 5 2012, 08:06 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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News Flash 16's are no better off than 15's....17's is the best bet. edit: tire wise, these days.
That said 15x8/9's Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 5 2012, 08:08 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,598 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Nov 5 2012, 06:06 PM) News Flash 16's are no netter off than !5's....17's is the best bet. That said 15x8/9's If you mean for tires? I knew that. But I will not compromise. I want real Fuchs. Even if they are modified. 15's were far too hard to find and I had a dozen 16X6 and 7 sitting around. |
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| Phoenix-MN |
Nov 5 2012, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 |
15" 7's and 8's with 205/50 and 225/50
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| sixnotfour |
Nov 5 2012, 08:18 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Nov 5 2012, 06:08 PM) QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Nov 5 2012, 06:06 PM) News Flash 16's are no netter off than !5's....17's is the best bet. That said 15x8/9's If you mean for tires? I knew that. But I will not compromise. I want real Fuchs. Even if they are modified. 15's were far too hard to find and I had a dozen 16X6 and 7 sitting around. Its not about you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| iamchappy |
Nov 5 2012, 08:24 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
16x7 and 16 x 9 225/50/16-245/45/16 Toyo RA1
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| BKLA |
Nov 5 2012, 08:24 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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15x8's all around....
 16x8 front 16x9 rear fuchs modulars (machined 16x6 with BBS hoops)  |
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| carr914 |
Nov 5 2012, 09:30 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,784 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
A few of my Cars
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| Eric_Shea |
Nov 5 2012, 09:56 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yes, 15x7 & 8 is correct.
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| 914pwer |
Nov 6 2012, 02:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 14-August 07 From: sweden Member No.: 7,999 Region Association: None |
7x15 and 8x15 falken 205/55/15 front and 185/65/15 rear (soon to be225/50/15)
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