Very cool wheel question - 914-6 flared fitment Options

[Steve]

I think Dave has put thousands of miles on his car with those wheels. They sure look awesome.

The time to check fit is before paint. It’s a huge hassle to dry fit parts to check clearance but really important if you are fitting a non standard set up.

Eric Shea had told me years ago that 7x8 was really optimal for a flared 914. I completely agree. I’m not in any way saying other sizes are wrong, they just require more care for fitment and understanding how they might change the driving experience.

Curious.. Using 7x8, would the recommended tires be 205x55x16 front and 225x50x16 rear? When I bought my car back it had 8x9x17 on the car with 235 up front and 255 rear racing tires. I replaced the racing tires with street tires, but due to the rib rubbing on the street Michelin pilot sport tires, I downsized to 245 rear and 225 front. Yes, even with 225 up front it is hard to steer at slow speeds. Replacing the 350 steering wheel with a 360 steering wheel helped.

[ClayPerrine]

I run 225/50-16s on the front, and 245/45-16s on the rear. The wheels are 944 turbo wheels, and I have no rubbing issues at all.

[mepstein]

I think Dave has put thousands of miles on his car with those wheels. They sure look awesome.

The time to check fit is before paint. It’s a huge hassle to dry fit parts to check clearance but really important if you are fitting a non standard set up.

Eric Shea had told me years ago that 7x8 was really optimal for a flared 914. I completely agree. I’m not in any way saying other sizes are wrong, they just require more care for fitment and understanding how they might change the driving experience.

Curious.. Using 7x8, would the recommended tires be 205x55x16 front and 225x50x16 rear? When I bought my car back it had 8x9x17 on the car with 235 up front and 255 rear racing tires. I replaced the racing tires with street tires, but due to the rib rubbing on the street Michelin pilot sport tires, I downsized to 245 rear and 225 front. Yes, even with 225 up front it is hard to steer at slow speeds. Replacing the 350 steering wheel with a 360 steering wheel helped.

I have a pair of 7&8x15 with 205x55 & 225x50. Tires are new but aged out. Bought for my project that never got done by the guy in Virginia.
When I started working at the Porsche shop, the owner told me he only likes the look of 15’s on Porsche’s. Didn’t like how 16’s look and had me sell every one we took in. So now I’m the same way. Only 15’s for my cars.
Also, any real Fuchs thats 9” wide is crazy expensive.
The 380mm vdm/914 wheel is my perfect steering wheel. I’m even mounting one on my 67.

All just my opinion. It would be boring if everyone did the same as me.

[roundtwo]

@billj
@Drphil915
@tygaboy

Yes, I’m convinced 7” and 8s are the way to go for me for many of the reasons noted. Was just kicking tires on these rims. Sounds as if these wheels are available new in various sizes which I didn’t know.

The engine builder estimates my engine output in the 225-250 range. 3 L, 930/02 block. 9.5 to 1 with modest cams. 48 PMOs.

I’m hunting for good 60s tires but they’re hard to find for 15 inch wheels . Radial TA is available in 205/60 and 225/60. Probably not the best performer but (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I like those sizes. Anything smaller than 60s look dopey small in the rear. Looked at Pirelli, Avon, etc…. 50’s a little too short side wall for my taste and the circumference is a little small. I’d like to bring down the RPMs at freeway speeds.

[r_towle]

@914dave
He has em..

What is the manufacturer of these wheels?
Where can I get them?

[mepstein]

I originally wanted the 55 & 50’s to keep the car low but the next set of tires I buy will be 60’s. I agree it’s a better look on these classic cars.

I still want at least one 914 that can duck under a tractor trailer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[mepstein]

@914dave
He has em..

What is the manufacturer of these wheels?
Where can I get them?

https://www.group4wheels.com/store/

[r_towle]

Oh man…..17 inch ones that look like the ones in the pic above.

Hmmmmm

[sixnotfour]

https://www.facebook.com/erik.lind.92

Eric Lind
does alot of group 4 wheel orders

[914dave]

I had to modify the 9’s to fit. Removed .100” off the mating surface and trimmed the lip on the flare substantially. I have switched to 7/8 combo. Better turn in with less scrub radius.