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> check this, 16x8/9.5 Pedrini's
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post Sep 16 2006, 11:44 AM
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will this work for a fiberglass gt flared car?...also, is there any quality issue with custom widened wheels?...they look like a good deal and would look absolutely sick...I'm thinking about getting them so tell me your responses!!

oh yeah, the link

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=360684
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post Sep 16 2006, 11:46 AM
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they arent hubcentric... so they will need to be machined for a late 72+ car.... no big deal for your local machinist....

they look bitchin...

9.5 are too wide for stock GT flares.. you are about .5" too wide... but you can fix that with fiberglass....
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post Sep 16 2006, 11:53 AM
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hubcentric?...sorry, I'm a noob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Sep 16 2006, 12:26 PM
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Total width on those wheels is closer to 10"...
Very tough fit for 9" GT flares...
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post Sep 16 2006, 12:32 PM
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well I haven't done any flares yet, so would it be that hard to modify the flares while they are going on...also, are their "GT style" flares available that will support such a width
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post Sep 16 2006, 12:43 PM
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yes.. they make wider rear flares....

www.americaninternationalracing.com
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check the want adds 100.00 9&11 flares
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post Sep 16 2006, 04:02 PM
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thanks guys!!!
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post Sep 17 2006, 01:02 AM
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wait would it look goofy with the 9"/11" flares?...as in, would I have to run wheels spacers and would it put a lot of stress on the hubs...that's my main problem...I want minimal stress on the hubs...so no "long wheels studs and spacers until it works..."
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post Sep 17 2006, 07:29 AM
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Lick the sweat off my testicles, theys bihotchin!!


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Deep dish, big meats and wide body goodness. I think some riveted flares would make your ride crazy cool.
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Sep 16 2006, 10:46 AM) *

they arent hubcentric... so they will need to be machined for a late 72+ car.... no big deal for your local machinist....

they look bitchin...

9.5 are too wide for stock GT flares.. you are about .5" too wide... but you can fix that with fiberglass....


I was told by the previous owner he used them with standard GT flares. I made sure of this before I bought them. That said, I have never mounted them so, I can't say for sure. In fact here is a copy of my corespondence with him.



Also, about your other wheels (8s and 9.5s).... What size tire did the
9.5's require?

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I used 225X50X16 on the 8" front and 245X45X16 on the 9.5" rear. These you can see mounted in the pictures on the web site I sent you.


Did they fit under the fenders of the car you sent the
pics of?

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Yes, They fit fine and I don't think my fender flares are as big as the standard factory flare.


Spacers or no spacers?

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With Spacers


I am a little concerned about finding
tires that fit those 9.5s.

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Not a problem there are pleanty available




Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I am trying to
commit to some wheels for my (soon to be) flared 914, but as you know 4
lug options are minimal. I am really close to just doing a 5 lug
conversion but I am trying to avoid that for now.

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Exactly the concerns I had and solved with these wheels. This was a great set up for me. I was totally happy with it and not at all tempted to go to the 5 bolt set up. I felt it was much better than the 5 bolt setup.
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He says it in his ad.....he changed his mind and went with five lug Fuchs.....there's more than a few reasons to do so....
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He says it in his ad.....he changed his mind and went with five lug Fuchs.....there's more than a few reasons to do so....



Well, my situation was unique. I scored a 73 2.0 with an SC front end brand new Bilsteins all around, F/R sways, and real 16" Fuchs (+more I'm omitting) for $1100 + a 35 mile tow. I would have tried those wheels if I didn't fall backwards into such a great deal.

Shit I'm sittin' on a set of 4lug cross-drilled rotors and Eric Shea front calipers to prove it. I still have the rear cores in the box. I was just getting ready to send them to him when I lucked into the new car.

But either way. I'm keepin' the 5 lug, sellin' the 4 lug for a reason.
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