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> Fuchs wheel opinions needed, which sizes and widths?, List your Fuchs size choices and reasons!
Which 'fuchs' wheels would you go with on a GT flared tribute?
Choose below: Fuchs front, rear widths and diameters
Fuchs 7" front and 7" rear x 15" dia. (similar to 916) [ 5 ] ** [6.94%]
Fuchs 7" front and 8" rear x 15" dia. (similar to Eric Shea's period correct GT tribute) [ 19 ] ** [26.39%]
Fuchs 7" front and 9" rear x 15" dia. [ 2 ] ** [2.78%]
Fuchs 8" front and 8" rear x 15" dia. [ 3 ] ** [4.17%]
Fuchs 8" front and 9" rear x 15" dia. [ 3 ] ** [4.17%]
Fuchs 7" front and 7" rear x 16" dia. [ 7 ] ** [9.72%]
Fuchs 7" front and 8" rear x 16" dia. [ 18 ] ** [25.00%]
Fuchs 7" front and 9" rear x 16" dia. [ 4 ] ** [5.56%]
Fuchs 8" front and 8" rear x 16" dia. [ 2 ] ** [2.78%]
Fuchs 8" front and 9" rear x 16" dia. [ 9 ] ** [12.50%]
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gothspeed
post Mar 5 2018, 05:13 PM
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Here is an interesting set of flares. Anyone know anything about this car?


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post Mar 7 2018, 10:06 AM
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Found another picture of the flared green car in post #141 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Mar 7 2018, 02:33 PM
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and another couple pics of the green car.

As awesome as these flares are, after seeing the additional rear angles of this car .... I believe the factory GT flares still hold the top spot in flare design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Mar 8 2018, 05:01 PM
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Though I am not a big fan of polished or chrome wheels, this -6 has a nice stance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

7s & 8s x 15" Fuchs

205/50-15 and 225/50-15 tires


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post Mar 8 2018, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Mar 8 2018, 06:01 PM) *

Though I am not a big fan of polished or chrome wheels, this -6 has a nice stance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Love Adriatic blue.
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post Mar 9 2018, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 8 2018, 03:06 PM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Mar 8 2018, 06:01 PM) *

Though I am not a big fan of polished or chrome wheels, this -6 has a nice stance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Love Adriatic blue.

Cool! ..... pics of the above car from this site:

http://fantasyjunction.com/cars/1861-Porsc...ug%206-Cylinder

Many more nice pics there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 9 2018, 04:10 PM
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Interesting set of 16" wheels. Appear to be 8s and custom 9s

Rear tires are 245/45-16


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post Mar 9 2018, 04:15 PM
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More of black car


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post Mar 13 2018, 09:31 AM
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Another -6 with 7s and 8s x 15"


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post Mar 16 2018, 08:51 AM
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more 7s & 8s x 15"

couldn't make out tire sizes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post Apr 12 2018, 02:13 PM
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Another wheel/tire combo for visual reference.

Fuchs replica wheels: 7" front & 8" rear x 16" Dia.
verified tire sizes are: 225/50-16 front & 245/45-16 rear

IMO front tires look too big, probably should have went with 225/45-16 in front.
or possibly better yet 205/50-16 front and 225/50-16 rear that will reduce the unsprung weight a bit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Apr 12 2018, 09:51 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Jan 19 2018, 03:59 PM) *

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jan 19 2018, 06:35 PM) *

So far I’m the only 7X16 front 9X16 rear. My rears are actually custom built Weidman 8.5X16 but that isn’t a poll choice. My reason for going with these is tire option availability and the fact that it perfectly fills the wheel well in the rear.


What's with the smoke screen? Great looking car.



Diesel powered?
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post Apr 22 2018, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Apr 12 2018, 11:51 PM) *

QUOTE(Spoke @ Jan 19 2018, 03:59 PM) *

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jan 19 2018, 06:35 PM) *

So far I’m the only 7X16 front 9X16 rear. My rears are actually custom built Weidman 8.5X16 but that isn’t a poll choice. My reason for going with these is tire option availability and the fact that it perfectly fills the wheel well in the rear.


What's with the smoke screen? Great looking car.



Diesel powered?

Was thinking "Fleet Smoke Screen"
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post Apr 23 2018, 04:58 PM
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More flare and fuchs pics! I want this thread to be a nice reference for choosing fuchs wheels sizes with GT flares! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


7s & 8s x 16 below:


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post Apr 24 2018, 05:46 PM
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This thread is never going away! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Looks like 6s & 7s x 16"


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post Apr 24 2018, 09:43 PM
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post Apr 25 2018, 08:07 AM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Apr 24 2018, 07:43 PM) *

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Is this a painted or bead blasted finish on these wheels? Did you remove the annodized finish first?
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post Apr 25 2018, 08:17 AM
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QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Apr 25 2018, 10:07 AM) *

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Apr 24 2018, 07:43 PM) *

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Is this a painted or bead blasted finish on these wheels? Did you remove the annodized finish first?

Those are Weidman Wheels. Harvey's special recipe.
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post Apr 26 2018, 11:40 AM
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More flares and fuchs! This car sits a bit high IMO. Wheels appear to be 8s X 16" all the way around.


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post Apr 26 2018, 12:22 PM
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RE: the car above, is it just me (or the pics) or do those flares look like they were installed a bit too far rearward. The wheels don't look centered...
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