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| gothspeed |
 Feb 17 2018, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 17 2018, 01:59 PM)  some pics, 15x8 RSR weidman, I added a single piece form another Fuch, single seem, Now 15x9... 15x8 with inch addedd to inside..... They look good. Will these fit rear GT flares? As far as staggered wheel widths front vs rear. I think part of the current stagger use these days, is probably because it was used on race cars back in the day. I also believe thinner front allows for slightly better straight line acceleration. Another reason is because it looks awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 18 2018, 02:31 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE They look good. Will these fit rear GT flares? they will not fit PMBs 914.... evidententally your not getting it...when it comes to anything other than a 15x8,,,,tire cross section is huge....16x9 usaully fit. but they really never made a decent sized street tire , most 245/16s might as well be a 225... back in the 90s the GTs with race tires there are 2 types period correct or lower profile modern......if you look at the GTs that the wide Minilites/big rubber in back you have to know there has been some work done.... that said the inside 9s, at least you can shim in and out.. unlike an Factory 15x9 when you see a combo you like request a measurement from inner fender well to inside outer fender..then you have some facts.... I have 2 GT's can run all the same tire wheel combos, one is factory GT flairs, the other is also factory GT flairs, but with 1.5 added, lots of room . only a finger close on the the other GT,,,,, Attached image(s)  
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 18 2018, 02:52 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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| jmitro |
Feb 18 2018, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 18 2018, 02:31 AM) I have 2 GT's can run all the same tire wheel combos, one is factory GT flairs, the other is also factory GT flairs, but with 1.5 added, lots of room . only a finger close on the the other GT,,,,, what is your rear wheel and tire size on the green car? 15x8? |
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 18 2018, 05:34 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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both pics both have the same wheel and tire..
Factory 15x9 Fuchs 245/50 x 15 bridgestone RE71's |
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| gothspeed |
Feb 19 2018, 09:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 18 2018, 12:31 AM) QUOTE They look good. Will these fit rear GT flares? ....................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................... .................................. So yes they will fit, with spacers. And 15x9 tire size availability doesn't help much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| campbellcj |
Feb 19 2018, 11:35 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,539 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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I started using the staggered (wider rear) setup when I added substantially more power via an engine swap -- even with Hoosier DOT-R tires the rear with only 205's would break loose on corner exit in 2nd even 3rd gear. It made the car very tricky to drive quickly. The car still chirps the rears now even with the stickier, wider slicks on 9's but overall grip is vastly better. In front as noted above you don't have the same traction and weight needs and a slightly narrower front setup helps keep heat in the tires, helps aero, and saves weight.
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 19 2018, 12:19 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Eric PMB has real tight GT fenders 15x8 max......
My Green GT has real GT fenders real 15x9 245/50.... the 15x9 with1" inside added = 9 was an attempt to put a bigger wheel under Erics GT, that ended me with the wheels,,so no/yes will they fit You will never know your fit limit without this measurement, Start a measurement chart tied to fitment is you real answer Thanks Armanondo, I borrowed a photo.......... Attached image(s) 
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| gothspeed |
Feb 19 2018, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(campbellcj @ Feb 19 2018, 09:35 AM) I started using the staggered (wider rear) setup when I added substantially more power via an engine swap -- even with Hoosier DOT-R tires the rear with only 205's would break loose on corner exit in 2nd even 3rd gear. It made the car very tricky to drive quickly. The car still chirps the rears now even with the stickier, wider slicks on 9's but overall grip is vastly better. In front as noted above you don't have the same traction and weight needs and a slightly narrower front setup helps keep heat in the tires, helps aero, and saves weight. QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 19 2018, 10:19 AM) Eric PMB has real tight GT fenders 15x8 max...... My Green GT has real GT fenders real 15x9 245/50.... the 15x9 with1" inside added = 9 was an attempt to put a bigger wheel under Erics GT, that ended me with the wheels,,so no/yes will they fit You will never know your fit limit without this measurement, Start a measurement chart tied to fitment is you real answer Thanks Armanondo, I borrowed a photo.......... ok makes more sense. I widened my AA GT flares by 9.14mm in the rear and reduced the size of the inward pointing fender lip to mimic the thinner factory flare lip. I will take that 'armando' pic measurement and post my numbers in a bit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I widened using similar method to this 'armando' site pic below. Attached image(s) 
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 19 2018, 03:06 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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mine on the Bluish GT the same.
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| gothspeed |
Feb 20 2018, 12:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 18 2018, 03:34 PM) both pics both have the same wheel and tire.. Factory 15x9 Fuchs 245/50 x 15 bridgestone RE71's I have to remember to take that measurement. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) But here are more GT pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s)  
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 21 2018, 06:17 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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NOS 9 & 8 x 15 with 225/205 x 15 P7s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) 5k
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 21 2018, 06:23 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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nla pirelli sport cup 225/205 x 15 on 9 /8 x 15 Fuchs, my GT
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 21 2018, 06:39 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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9 / 8 x 15 Fuchs 245 / 225 x 15 bfg dot R1's old
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| gothspeed |
Feb 21 2018, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 21 2018, 04:17 AM) 8's & 9's and ride height look great on the white car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Do the wheel lips sit proud from the tire, on this wheel tire combo (9 & 8 x 15 with 225/205 x 15 P7s) ? QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 21 2018, 04:39 AM) 9 / 8 x 15 Fuchs 245 / 225 x 15 bfg dot R1's old Do you have any side view shots of this tire combo (9 / 8 x 15 Fuchs 245 / 225 x 15 bfg dot R1) ? BTW I measured my rear GT fenders, from inside wall to inside of flare 'lip' and it measures 11.375" on both sides. However accounting for suspension travel, I would reduce the usable space about .5" to 1", to prevent rubbing on inside wall. |
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 21 2018, 10:27 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,409 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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ill take some pics today..
BTW the white GT and the green GT same 914.. |
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| gothspeed |
Feb 22 2018, 11:19 AM
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More GT pics! 7s & 8s x 15 (zoomed on rears and size looks like 225/60-15)
pics source: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-porsche-914-6-gt/ Attached thumbnail(s)        
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| mepstein |
Feb 22 2018, 11:38 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,234 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 21 2018, 10:57 AM) QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 21 2018, 04:17 AM) 8's & 9's and ride height look great on the white car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Do the wheel lips sit proud from the tire, on this wheel tire combo (9 & 8 x 15 with 225/205 x 15 P7s) ? QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 21 2018, 04:39 AM) 9 / 8 x 15 Fuchs 245 / 225 x 15 bfg dot R1's old Do you have any side view shots of this tire combo (9 / 8 x 15 Fuchs 245 / 225 x 15 bfg dot R1) ? BTW I measured my rear GT fenders, from inside wall to inside of flare 'lip' and it measures 11.375" on both sides. However accounting for suspension travel, I would reduce the usable space about .5" to 1", to prevent rubbing on inside wall. 8x15’s are pretty cheap, 7x15’s are getting pricey. 9x15 are just expensive. |
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| gothspeed |
Feb 22 2018, 12:14 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 22 2018, 09:38 AM) 8x15’s are pretty cheap, 7x15’s are getting pricey. 9x15 are just expensive. Due to tire options and wanting to keep the drivetrain and un-sprung weight on the lighter end of the scale ... it appears 7s and 8s are winning out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) .... I also do not want to tax the chassis and suspension too much with excessively wide/soft rubber. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) another (7s & 8s x 15): Attached image(s) 
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| mepstein |
Feb 22 2018, 12:43 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,234 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 22 2018, 01:14 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 22 2018, 09:38 AM) 8x15’s are pretty cheap, 7x15’s are getting pricey. 9x15 are just expensive. Due to tire options and wanting to keep the drivetrain and un-sprung weight on the lighter end of the scale ... it appears 7s and 8s are winning out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) .... I also do not want to tax the chassis and suspension too much with excessively wide/soft rubber. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) another (7s & 8s x 15): I'm doing a set of 7&8x15 for the flared car and maybe a set of 6x15 for my narrow body 3.2 with soft sticky tires for playtime. I'm not worried about the chassis or suspension. It's a Porsche. It's meant to be driven hard. If I do over tax it, I'll fix it. |
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