16 X 7 Fuchs clone wheel fitment question Options

[technicalninja]

New member here...

I'm piss poor at the search function on this site and was trying to find fitment info on this set up.

https://fuchswheelcompany.ca/product/16x7-f...eel-for-porshe/

They list it a 16X7 with an offset of 23.3.

From what I have found so far, they look like they might require 12 mm spacers to work on a stock 75 914 narrow body.

This car will be at or near stock ride height and a weekend play toy. It currently has no sway bars but that will probably change...

I'm planning on using PBR's 5 lug 914-4 front rotors, the Uro 914 5 lug rear flange with turned down PBR 914-6 rear rotors, and stock calipers.

I'd like to use this tire. (205/60r16)

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchRe...performance=ALL

I'm new to the 914 and can't figure offsets properly yet on this chassis

I would appreciate thoughts, tips and any suggestions.

Do I have a chance?

[technicalninja]

I just installed Maxilite wheels on my narrow body car. I originally purchased 16x7 wheels to test fit. The 16x7 did not fit in the back, although I have Boxster brakes, so needed a spacer that pushed the wheel away from the large caliper. I ended up purchasing 16x6 Maxilites for all 4 corners. I am running 205/55/16 tires which is the correct size.

I like that size better...
I can get Continental DWS in that size!
My favorite DD all season tire.

Did the interference with the spacer installed look less than the width of the spacer?

What were the offsets you tried?
Maxlight shows 23.3 for the seven and 36 for the six.

Were you able to return the 16X7s to the seller?

If so, who did you purchase them from.

And final question! Is that your E36 M3 sitting across the road?

My P-wagon is silver just like yours but my 98 M3 is alpine white.
Purple ones are sort of rare...

Thanks, that's the type of assistance I was looking for!

Tygaboy, thank you as well. On most cars I have no compunctions about a fender roll but, this car I found is a "museum piece" quality chassis. I'm going to be damn careful not to drill holes, cut into what appears to be a flawless wiring harness, or roll the apparently perfect fenders.

All mods will be "bolt on" and the original pieces that I remove will be restored and stored for a future owner.

This car was "advertised" as 31,000 miles and I'm starting to believe it.

I may take the easy way out and just order mmascari has.

Thanks guys...

[mmascari]

I just installed Maxilite wheels on my narrow body car. I originally purchased 16x7 wheels to test fit. The 16x7 did not fit in the back, although I have Boxster brakes, so needed a spacer that pushed the wheel away from the large caliper. I ended up purchasing 16x6 Maxilites for all 4 corners. I am running 205/55/16 tires which is the correct size.

I like that size better...
I can get Continental DWS in that size!
My favorite DD all season tire.

Did the interference with the spacer installed look less than the width of the spacer?

What were the offsets you tried?
Maxlight shows 23.3 for the seven and 36 for the six.

Were you able to return the 16X7s to the seller?

If so, who did you purchase them from.

And final question! Is that your E36 M3 sitting across the road?

My P-wagon is silver just like yours but my 98 M3 is alpine white.
Purple ones are sort of rare...

Thanks, that's the type of assistance I was looking for!

Tygaboy, thank you as well. On most cars I have no compunctions about a fender roll but, this car I found is a "museum piece" quality chassis. I'm going to be damn careful not to drill holes, cut into what appears to be a flawless wiring harness, or roll the apparently perfect fenders.

All mods will be "bolt on" and the original pieces that I remove will be restored and stored for a future owner.

This car was "advertised" as 31,000 miles and I'm starting to believe it.

I may take the easy way out and just order mmascari has.

Thanks guys...

I don't recall where the 16x7 wheels came from but they were Euromeister, which I think are no longer available, at least I can't find a source for them. I ended up selling them to a member on here.

I ordered the Maxilites on Ebay for $280 each, and also ordered my tires from Tire Rack.

You can buy a spacer kit from Elephant Racing, which is what I did, it includes several different sizes so you can figure out what works.

The BMW is my sons car. Nice car, even considered selling the 914 for an E36 M3. Fun to drive

[drem914]

I don't recall where the 16x7 wheels came from but they were Euromeister, which I think are no longer available, at least I can't find a source for them. I ended up selling them to a member on here.

I ordered the Maxilites on Ebay for $280 each, and also ordered my tires from Tire Rack.

You can buy a spacer kit from Elephant Racing, which is what I did, it includes several different sizes so you can figure out what works.

The BMW is my sons car. Nice car, even considered selling the 914 for an E36 M3. Fun to drive

I too use the Euromeister 16x7 with the 23 offset. I have 5mm spacers on the front for caliper clearance. The fit is tight at the rear, but does work with a finger space between fender and tire. The fenders a rolled slightly. Tires are 205-50/16 all around.
These cars are all just a little bit different in tolerance which is why you get varying answers as to if they fit or not.