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> 17x7 Boxter wheels
marks914
post Dec 20 2004, 08:02 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has had any luck fitting these on stock fendered cars. I just put my 15x7 phone dials on (53mm offset with 5/8in spacers 195 65 15 tires)
I would like to go with 17s but there isnt much room left in the wheelwells.
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post Dec 20 2004, 08:04 PM
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17s would look sweet...


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post Dec 20 2004, 08:31 PM
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I have 7X16 boxsters all around running 205's with no spacers...and they clear just fine (the slightly deeper offsets of the boxster rims help with the outer lip spacing). I would assume the 17's would be ok since you'll keep the overall diameter the same with the right tires.

Find a boxster owner and see if you can swap (check your local pca?).

Mark...your car looks familiar..were you at the midwest classic?
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post Dec 20 2004, 08:54 PM
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I am running 17x5, with 205x55, no problem.


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post Dec 20 2004, 09:08 PM
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retro and mark..those are very pretty cars! Here is mine with the 7X16 boxster rims.


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post Dec 20 2004, 09:15 PM
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Obviously I ment 17x7"
Your Silver car looks great with those wheels!
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post Dec 20 2004, 11:46 PM
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QUOTE (retrotech @ Dec 20 2004, 07:15 PM)
Obviously I ment 17x7"
Your Silver car looks great with those wheels!

I agree. That there is probably the best looking 914 car/wheel combo I've ever seen. (Retro & Mark - also nice rides)

-Ben M.
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post Dec 21 2004, 04:20 AM
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Thanks
I am actually having the close fit on the inside of the tire, thats why I added the spacers.
I willl definately try to fit some 17s in there, they make the car look so much better.
Thanks
Mark
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post Dec 21 2004, 04:22 AM
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QUOTE (jim912928 @ Dec 20 2004, 06:31 PM)
I have 7X16 boxsters all around running 205's with no spacers...and they clear just fine (the slightly deeper offsets of the boxster rims help with the outer lip spacing). I would assume the 17's would be ok since you'll keep the overall diameter the same with the right tires.

Find a boxster owner and see if you can swap (check your local pca?).

Mark...your car looks familiar..were you at the midwest classic?

Yep, i was there!
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post Dec 21 2004, 08:56 AM
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QUOTE (retrotech @ Dec 20 2004, 06:54 PM)
I am running 17x5, with 205x55, no problem.

17 x 5???

From the photo it looks like the rear fender lips have been pulled a little. C'mon fess up Stephen!

Great looking car though, love that color. Did you get a deal on that blue? That's at least the 2nd car of yours I've seen in that color.
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post Dec 21 2004, 10:09 AM
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what color blue is that??
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post Dec 21 2004, 10:38 AM
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looks like he painted the window trim on the building, as well (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
musta been a great deal...
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post Dec 21 2004, 10:43 AM
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Its very close to the original Adriatic Blue.
The first Blue 914/6 that is now being raced in the SE was from a Dodge Neon blue color, a bit lighter.
I got smacked in the front with this one a few months ago.
It is now getting Fiberglass modified. The finish work is never ending, trying to get things to fit "relatively" nice.
When its finished I may have molds made for resale of front spoiler/bumper, and vented hood. IF there is any interest.
I once showed my aero mirrors, I adapted from the 935 race mirror, but no one was interested in them?


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post Dec 21 2004, 12:21 PM
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Mark, are those Ford Escort mirrors on your 914? If so, they look great! Nice cars guys! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Dec 21 2004, 04:52 PM
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Mark,

Pretty car. Love the color! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
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post Dec 21 2004, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Dec 21 2004, 10:21 AM)
Mark, are those Ford Escort mirrors on your 914? If so, they look great! Nice cars guys! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

Yup, escort mirrors. They cost me $5 for the pair and they are electric. Now I have to wire them up to the switch in my center arm rest.

Mark


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post Dec 21 2004, 05:58 PM
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my mechanic had them on a 75. Nice looking on our cars if you like the flag-style mirrors.
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