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grantsfo
post Mar 25 2005, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE (Teknon @ Mar 25 2005, 06:20 AM)
They have black ones! Oooh baby. Desent price too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif)


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As mentioned the 17 would be a perfect size, 40 series sidewall will be a little rough on some surfaces. They do make a 15" wheel for our car too.

...I had solar heating in the 70's too. Had a 914 back then as well.
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post Mar 25 2005, 10:39 AM
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Joe, Just MY opinion, but with the little power these cars have (even with your 2270) I would think that the 19s would just be too big. The bigger your wheel is the farther away the mass is from the center and the harder the engine is having to work to turn those bad boys. Our engines have to work hard enough as it is.

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post Mar 25 2005, 10:45 AM
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Ben, I'm not sure how larger wheels can effect anyhing. The over all height is exactly the same and the width can be the same. The weight and sidewall can play a large part though. Anything happening this weekend? The board is dead. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon14.gif)
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post Mar 25 2005, 10:52 AM
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Joe,

revolution makes a nice product.
they make a killer (used to make) 15inch x 7 for the track too. you can't go wrong there.

ben/joe you guys getting together this weekend?
I need to hook up with Rex to pick something up.


all: cut Joe some slack fellas.
he is a good guy!!!
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post Mar 25 2005, 11:00 AM
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Brant, When are you going to Rexs? I haven't seen the "short store" yet. Maybe bring some subs. "sandwiches" If it was today we would have to skate there. Also has anyone heard if the FI books got in?
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post Mar 25 2005, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE (Rhodes71/914 @ Mar 24 2005, 04:26 PM)
As far as your reference to Fuchs, they are some of the best looking wheels to ever adorn a sports car. IMHO of course.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Fuchs are my favorite wheels of all time. Especially the 16x7's, I think they look great under the fenders of a teener. If I had the $$ they'd be under my car right now.

Joe, how many companies out there make 19 inch tiars. Using wheels that big is a kinda new concept? IMHO 17's are as big as you can go on a teener without totally convering the rims in the back.
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post Mar 25 2005, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE (Teknon @ Mar 24 2005, 02:16 PM)
I'm looking to get away from the usual Pukes, Riverass and Pudrinis and other dated wheel styles. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif)


wow....

nice.
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post Mar 25 2005, 11:56 AM
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QUOTE (Teknon @ Mar 24 2005, 04:46 PM)
QUOTE (redshift @ Mar 24 2005, 05:43 PM)
Not much guessing to it, those rims are almost as big as the original tires.


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More wrong information. Try a tire comparator (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/bs.gif)

try finding 235/ 30 /19's (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

I couldn't find them in that size.....only found them in 35 series which gives you a 25.5 OD tire...better sidewall protection, but slower acceleration due to the gear ratio change....
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How much do those BA wheels weigh anyway ? Mueller ? At the local tire store they seem Heavy,
Might need more power too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif)
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post Mar 25 2005, 12:21 PM
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QUOTE (Teknon @ Mar 24 2005, 05:16 PM)
I used a tire comparator and figure you can put 235 30 19 tires on a 914.

I'm looking to get away from the usual Pukes, Riverass and Pudrinis and other dated wheel styles. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif)

Who is running modern large wheel systems? Did you feel a difference in handling? Post some pics of you bad boys.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)

I'm thinking of putting these 19'ers on..........

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Could that wheel be any more rice?

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QUOTE (Teknon @ Mar 25 2005, 11:45 AM)
The board is dead. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon14.gif)

Maybe people don't want to participate, after you start telling folks to "KMA", and openly assailing people's tastes in classic stock wheels?

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ben/joe you guys getting together this weekend?


I haven't heard anything. Nobody has had much to say this week. When are you coming down Brant? I might be around tomorrow. Throw a post on the CO baord and see what we can come up with.

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Big?
We gots those. Weight of tire & wheel combo:33lbs
I gotta do little rice style pretty-up on em. These have short sidewalls & will prolly ride a little rough. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)


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Those aint Rice they're Race , 3 piece rolled outers, billet center, Not one Big Casting.

How much Do the Cast one piecers weigh?
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post Mar 25 2005, 02:16 PM
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QUOTE (sixnotfour @ Mar 25 2005, 12:07 PM)
Those aint Rice they're Race , 3 piece rolled outers, billet center, Not one Big Casting.

How much Do the Cast one piecers weigh?


Yep those are big lightweight race wheels and I bet your car has some power to turn them too.
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