Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

2 Pages V  1 2 >  
Reply to this topicStart new topic
> GT flares, How wide?
JP3
post Sep 27 2016, 04:58 PM
Post #1


Jerry
**

Group: Members
Posts: 61
Joined: 6-August 15
From: New Lenox, IL
Member No.: 19,035
Region Association: None



I currently have a Beck body on my 914 and I am considering going with gt flares. My question is how wide of a flare would I have to go with to be a good fit for 265 wide rear tires?

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SirAndy
post Sep 27 2016, 05:10 PM
Post #2


Resident German
*************************

Group: Admin
Posts: 41,581
Joined: 21-January 03
From: Oakland, Kalifornia
Member No.: 179
Region Association: Northern California



Stock rear GT flares are made for a max. of 9" wheels.

I can get 10" slicks under there with absolutely *no* room to spare. You would need the perfect offset wheel for that (or custom spacers) but it's still not advisable for a street car since any bump will cause the tires to rub on the inside.

10" = 25.4cm = 255 tires

So a 265 is too wide for a stock rear flare ...


Now, you can get extra wide fiberglass GT flares that allow you to run up to 11" wheels. You can also modify the stock metal GT flares and widen them to anything you want.

At the end of the day, the wheel offset, wheel width and tire thread width all determine how much flare you actually need.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ndfrigi
post Sep 27 2016, 05:19 PM
Post #3


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,925
Joined: 21-August 11
From: Orange County
Member No.: 13,474
Region Association: Southern California



maybe this kind of fg flares.

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Elliot Cannon
post Sep 27 2016, 05:21 PM
Post #4


914 Guru
*****

Group: Retired Members
Posts: 8,487
Joined: 29-December 06
From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast)
Member No.: 7,407
Region Association: None



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Andy. (Almost always) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I have stock width GT flares with 9 inch wide wheels, 255/40R/17 tires. With spacers I have about 1/4 inch space between the inside of the tire and the trailing arm. I can just get my finger tips between the out side of the tire and the rim of the fender.


Attached image(s)
Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cracker
post Sep 27 2016, 07:54 PM
Post #5


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,148
Joined: 2-February 10
From: Atlanta (area)
Member No.: 11,316
Region Association: South East States



If you are not against a slight modification to the GT flares (which was mentioned) they can easily accommodate more tire. I run 275 with no issues. I've thought about making a similar mod to the front too - need more rubber.

Tony

A little massaging of a steel flare...kind of Cobra-esk.
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Catorse
post Sep 27 2016, 07:58 PM
Post #6


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 194
Joined: 27-August 15
From: Los Angeles
Member No.: 19,106
Region Association: Southwest Region



^ That looks AWESOME
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
phillstek
post Sep 28 2016, 12:53 AM
Post #7


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 350
Joined: 19-May 10
From: Byron Bay, Australia
Member No.: 11,741
Region Association: None



^^ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Wow.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mb911
post Sep 28 2016, 05:21 AM
Post #8


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 6,750
Joined: 2-January 09
From: Burlington wi
Member No.: 9,892
Region Association: Upper MidWest



Just curious is there width measurements when fitting flares like I see everywhere for 911s? Meaning from inside chassis to flare?
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
McMark
post Sep 28 2016, 07:24 AM
Post #9


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,177
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None



Widening steel GT flares. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)


Attached image(s)
Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mueller
post Sep 28 2016, 08:25 AM
Post #10


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 17,146
Joined: 4-January 03
From: Antioch, CA
Member No.: 87
Region Association: None



QUOTE(McMark @ Sep 28 2016, 06:24 AM) *

Widening steel GT flares. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)



^Proper way to do it.....sorry, Crackers' added lip just doesn't do it....messes up the lines...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
76-914
post Sep 28 2016, 09:07 AM
Post #11


Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 13,455
Joined: 23-January 09
From: Temecula, CA
Member No.: 9,964
Region Association: Southern California



QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Sep 27 2016, 04:21 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Andy. (Almost always) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I have stock width GT flares with 9 inch wide wheels, 255/40R/17 tires. With spacers I have about 1/4 inch space between the inside of the tire and the trailing arm. I can just get my finger tips between the out side of the tire and the rim of the fender.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) We need to drop in an engine that is worthy of those tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cracker
post Sep 28 2016, 09:27 AM
Post #12


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,148
Joined: 2-February 10
From: Atlanta (area)
Member No.: 11,316
Region Association: South East States



Certainly different strokes for different folks...don't apologize for a difference if opinion, I certainly don't. Cheers!

PS: Since I have a v8, proper isn't in my vocabulary. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

Tony

QUOTE(Mueller @ Sep 28 2016, 10:25 AM) *

.....sorry, Crackers' added lip just doesn't do it for me (corrected)....messes up the lines...


The inspiration for my teener's "look" is another venerable beast (with a v8 too)! My Cobra. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
screenguy914
post Sep 28 2016, 10:55 AM
Post #13


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 249
Joined: 6-July 09
From: So. Cal
Member No.: 10,540
Region Association: Southern California



FWIW, the PO installed 911SC rear flares which allowed enough room for 8x15 Fuchs and 245-45-15 tires (NLA) and 7" in front.

Attached Image
Attached Image

Since then, 7 and 9's and 245-45-16.
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cracker
post Sep 28 2016, 10:59 AM
Post #14


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,148
Joined: 2-February 10
From: Atlanta (area)
Member No.: 11,316
Region Association: South East States



I really like those flares...reminds me of Foley's units!

Tony

QUOTE(screenguy914 @ Sep 28 2016, 12:55 PM) *

FWIW, the PO installed 911SC rear flares which allowed enough room for 8x15 Fuchs and 245-45-15 tires (NLA) and 7"
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Elliot Cannon
post Sep 28 2016, 11:46 AM
Post #15


914 Guru
*****

Group: Retired Members
Posts: 8,487
Joined: 29-December 06
From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast)
Member No.: 7,407
Region Association: None



QUOTE(76-914 @ Sep 28 2016, 08:07 AM) *

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Sep 27 2016, 04:21 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Andy. (Almost always) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I have stock width GT flares with 9 inch wide wheels, 255/40R/17 tires. With spacers I have about 1/4 inch space between the inside of the tire and the trailing arm. I can just get my finger tips between the out side of the tire and the rim of the fender.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) We need to drop in an engine that is worthy of those tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Be sure and let me know if you ever find one. You know... One that works? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
JP3
post Sep 28 2016, 02:35 PM
Post #16


Jerry
**

Group: Members
Posts: 61
Joined: 6-August 15
From: New Lenox, IL
Member No.: 19,035
Region Association: None



Thanks for the info and different options. I am looking at the 11" flares from Rennspd.com . I hope these will cover the 265's and if they are too wide I guess I can put wider tires on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cracker
post Sep 28 2016, 03:02 PM
Post #17


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,148
Joined: 2-February 10
From: Atlanta (area)
Member No.: 11,316
Region Association: South East States



I can speak to that first hand...here is my first car, years ago, with the 11" rear flares. I ran 315 out back/275 up front (on 9" front flares, as I recall). JFYI: It would be a good idea to consider asking them to make them extra thick - as delivered to me, they were a little flimsy. I had about 24 man-hours in "fitting" them as you see it in the pic below.

PS: Warning: They are very large...if you have questions, PM me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Tony


QUOTE(JP3 @ Sep 28 2016, 04:35 PM) *

Thanks for the info and different options. I am looking at the 11" flares from Rennspd.com . I hope these will cover the 265's and if they are too wide I guess I can put wider tires on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Attached Image

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
JP3
post Sep 28 2016, 03:11 PM
Post #18


Jerry
**

Group: Members
Posts: 61
Joined: 6-August 15
From: New Lenox, IL
Member No.: 19,035
Region Association: None



That looks a little to wide for me. If you fit 315 under the 11" flare then the 265's should be close on rennspeed 9" flares. Almost a 2" difference in tire width. I guess I will order just the backs first and try them instead of ordering backs, fronts and rockers all at once.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
JP3
post Sep 28 2016, 03:21 PM
Post #19


Jerry
**

Group: Members
Posts: 61
Joined: 6-August 15
From: New Lenox, IL
Member No.: 19,035
Region Association: None



After looking at pictures of mine again , the tires don't seem to stick out enough to warrant the use of the 11" flares. I think I should be safe with the 9"Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cracker
post Sep 28 2016, 07:00 PM
Post #20


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,148
Joined: 2-February 10
From: Atlanta (area)
Member No.: 11,316
Region Association: South East States



Sounds like a good plan...

Tony

QUOTE(JP3 @ Sep 28 2016, 05:11 PM) *

That looks a little to wide for me. If you fit 315 under the 11" flare then the 265's should be close on rennspeed 9" flares. Almost a 2" difference in tire width. I guess I will order just the backs first and try them instead of ordering backs, fronts and rockers all at once.

User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post

2 Pages V  1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 



- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 29th March 2024 - 05:27 AM