New 16x7 Fuchs and Toyo R888R's :), Be... aggressive. Be-e aggressive... |
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New 16x7 Fuchs and Toyo R888R's :), Be... aggressive. Be-e aggressive... |
RichPugh |
Jan 28 2017, 04:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 28-October 14 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 18,068 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The 16x6's I had on the car were (are) genuine Fuchs, et36 w/ 205/50-16 Falken tires all around. They looked pretty good but I've seen a few narrow body 914's on 7's and figured the Euromeister reps are an inexpensive set to try it out. I also asked a few people which tire size they ran on their 16x7's without modifying the rear fenders and I got mostly 195/45-16, 195/50-16 and 205/50-16... but I saw some pics of Chris Campbell's 914 on 16x7 w/ 205/45 Hoosiers and I fell in love. It sat SO perfectly. Deeper wheels w/ Meaty tires yet still small enough to fit under stock rear arches (with mild modification). So, I got some Toyo R888R's in 205/45-16 and had them mounted and balanced this morning, swapped them on and took it for a spirited loop around my neighborhood. I would like to lower the rear of my car a bit more to get the tire to just tuck but even coming in/out of my driveway (where the tire tucks up in the fender while on an angle), no contact. It was CLOSE like less than 2mm to the fender lip so I just put a towel between the tire and the fender and gently (but with some brute strength) pulled outward to give it a few more mm clearance. I think were good!
The one thing I'm bummed on it my factory Porsche center caps wont fit in the Euromeisters! Dangint... Ignore the Barbie Dream House... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-18068-1485641224.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-18068-1485641225.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-18068-1485641226.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-18068-1485641228.4.jpg) |
raynekat |
Jan 28 2017, 04:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,146 Joined: 30-December 14 From: BORING, Oregon Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looking great!
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tygaboy |
Jan 28 2017, 04:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,244 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Dang... Those look really nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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Vysoc |
Jan 28 2017, 05:09 PM
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Vysoc Group: Members Posts: 586 Joined: 27-August 09 From: Young Harris, Georgia Member No.: 10,737 Region Association: South East States |
Nice Rig!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
BIGKAT_83 |
Jan 28 2017, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
Looks really nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Midway |
Jan 28 2017, 05:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 3-October 16 From: Albany Western Australia Member No.: 20,461 Region Association: None |
Cool, now I know exactly what my silver 914 will look like when it gets the same treatment - superb (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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altitude411 |
Jan 28 2017, 07:38 PM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Whatever relieves your stress... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
Larmo63 |
Jan 28 2017, 07:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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cali914 |
Jan 28 2017, 08:58 PM
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cali914 Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California |
Very nice I am painting my 15x8 and swapping them for my cookie cutters in the rear. There is no replacement for a Fuch on a 914 or early 911. It is timeless.
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RichPugh |
Jan 28 2017, 09:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 28-October 14 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 18,068 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks ya'all. Yea I considered black nuts but I dont hate the silver yet, haha. I do need to finesse the center caps in!
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Andyrew |
Jan 28 2017, 09:39 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Those are fun tires (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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flat4guy |
Jan 28 2017, 11:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
Good to know that 7's will fit all around - car looks great.
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wes |
Jan 28 2017, 11:33 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
Great looking all the way around!
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dakotaewing |
Jan 29 2017, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,159 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Car looks great!
Artic Silver or another variation? |
Keith914 |
Jan 29 2017, 10:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 29-April 16 From: Laguna Beach, California 92651 Member No.: 19,948 Region Association: Southern California |
I have the same size Euromeisters, with 205x45xR16's Hancock tires. I had to "roll" the lips in with a baseball bat on the tires, and "pull" the rear fenders out a little to get close but enough clearance, then added 5 mm spacers on the front wheels for a better looking fit. Also, I had some original 911 hub caps which after some adjustment to the inner steel "cups" fit these wheels. I use 911 alloy wheel nuts after measuring and grinding the bolts shorter on my 5 lug conversion so as to ensure the bolts were not too long.
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RichPugh |
Jan 29 2017, 02:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 28-October 14 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 18,068 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have the same size Euromeisters, with 205x45xR16's Hancock tires. I had to "roll" the lips in with a baseball bat on the tires, and "pull" the rear fenders out a little to get close but enough clearance, then added 5 mm spacers on the front wheels for a better looking fit. Also, I had some original 911 hub caps which after some adjustment to the inner steel "cups" fit these wheels. I use 911 alloy wheel nuts after measuring and grinding the bolts shorter on my 5 lug conversion so as to ensure the bolts were not too long. Damn, our cars are like twin sisters, haha. Yea I hear all kinds of variation for what people had to do to fit stuff in the rear. I've also been considering spacing the fronts 5-10mm or so. Would def sit more flush like the rear. |
RichPugh |
Jan 29 2017, 02:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 28-October 14 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 18,068 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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raynekat |
Jan 30 2017, 03:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,146 Joined: 30-December 14 From: BORING, Oregon Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
IT IS really weird that these companies doing the Fuchs replicas don't design them so they'll accept the factory center cap.
What are they thinking about? Really |
RichPugh |
Jan 30 2017, 01:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 28-October 14 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 18,068 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
IT IS really weird that these companies doing the Fuchs replicas don't design them so they'll accept the factory center cap. What are they thinking about? Really Apparently the spec for the opening for the cap is correct but maybe its the paint thats keeping them from popping in? It's like a good 1mm too small though... Paint usually wouldnt keep it from even being started... maybe just make it too tight. I cant even get them started! |
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