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| mskala |
 Aug 30 2014, 07:03 AM
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QUOTE(partwerks @ Aug 29 2014, 11:28 PM)  Just have to figure out the depth, but something comparable to this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-M12-x1-5-3...c9f&vxp=mtr Be careful with this link. Porsche studs are 14mm, not 12mm. They probably have a typo but if not you will be drilling. I've bought similar items on ebay from different sellers who listed it correctly. |
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| partwerks |
Aug 30 2014, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
It's looking like it is going to be the spacer side of things. About a 1/2" clearance from where the tire is on the back side of the fender well, towards the outside. So probably keep the same size tire, but just get a spacer? Looks like I could grow about 1/2?
With the wheels straight ahead, I have about 1 1/2" from the edge of the tire, to the fender, and about 1 1/4" on the rear tire, to the edge of the fender. So I could maybe go wider on the rear tires, or spacer? |
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| matthepcat |
Aug 30 2014, 09:19 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
You can come almost right to the edge of the rear fender with a spacer/ wider tire.
The front I would give yourself at least an inch for steering clearance. |
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| partwerks |
Aug 30 2014, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
What thickness can the spacers be gotten in?
As the steering is cranked all one way, the edge of the tire runs at an angle over to the back of the fender, and so I wouldn't think much more over a 225 on the front, up from the 205 on there now, and could go 245, on the back, up from the current 225? If I go spacers, my mechanic said I would need longer bolts/studs. |
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| partwerks |
Sep 13 2014, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
At some point the driver's side tire rubbed a bit on the inside, but not on the passenger side, so for some reason must have been a one hit wonder?
It appears for about every 20 points, is about 5/8" in width on the tire. Like from a 205 to a 225? On the front, when doing a full tilt either direction, just eyeballing it, going another 1" might be forcing the issue. I presume a wider tire would grow both directions, whereas a spacer just extends it out further? On the front tire, edge to fender lip is about 1 7/8", and on the back is 1 1/4" to edge of lip. I assume I could go to a 245 on the back w/o any issues?     |
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| partwerks |
Oct 14 2014, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Aug 26 2014, 07:13 AM) I have fiberglass flares with 7" wheels front and 8" wheels on the rear. Front: 225/50/16 Rear: 245/50/16 I could stand to push the wheels out a little with spacers to fill the flares. Mine looks like if I go any wider than 1/2" on the front, when turning it will be close to rubbing on the back of the fender well? Do you have any close up pics of yours? |
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