4-lug Fuchs or 5-lug Fuchs |
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4-lug Fuchs or 5-lug Fuchs |
Cal |
Jan 13 2018, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
I've posted several threads recently regarding Fuchs and tire types/sizes. I'm on the fence about staying with the stock 4-lug alloys that came on my 2.0L car or converting over to a 5-lug to run the 911 deep sixes. If I did the conversion I'd probably use PMB's kit. My question is.....am I an absolute idiot to even consider doing this to an original unmolested '74 2.0L? I know it's my car and I can do whatever I want but I'm looking for advise / opinions. If I did the conversion with Eric's kit could I ever convert it back to a 4-lug without much trouble. If I left the car unaltered I'd at least replace the old 165/SR15 tires with the period correct Michelin XWX or the Pirelli CN36's in the 185/70/15 size. Below are photos of the car....
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Jamie |
Jan 13 2018, 07:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
Keep it stock! I've been running Michelin Pilot Exalto 205-65-15's for several years on my original 5.5" steelie rims with excellent results. Keep the air pressure up to spec and I've done "spirited driving" many times, no problem rolling the beads on the rims. They are oversized diameter from original 165-15's by .04%, not a significant difference. My 73 914 already had original rolled edges on the wheel wells both front and rear, but the front does rub a bit inside the well at full lock, not a problem in normal driving.I have also lowered the front a bit, just an attitude adjustment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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