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Bigbohr |
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Superlurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,176 ![]() |
Does anybody know what the largest size tire is that fits in the rear of a teener with factory flares, without having to make complicated modifications to the flares?
265, 275, 285? Who bids higher ... I will buy either 5 lug 17x9 or 17x10 rims depending on what size tire fits. Since these things cost $$$$$$$$$ I don't want to make a mistake. Thanks, Johan |
seanery |
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waiting to rebuild whitey! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None ![]() |
What wheels are you looking at?
Custom wheels/backspace can maximize wheel/rubber width. |
Bigbohr |
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Superlurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,176 ![]() |
I'm looking at either Azev's or otherwise Lindsey's 2-piece custom 17" Fuchs wheel to keep the classic look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
Azev offset is 14mm for 10" width, doesn't exist in 9" rim width. The custom Fuchs wheels can be ordered in any offset. |
seanery |
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waiting to rebuild whitey! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None ![]() |
Lindsey's seem like the answer to me. HRE does custom sizes, too.
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Superlurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,176 ![]() |
Any idea regarding maximum tire size?
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racerx9146 |
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good design never goes out of date.. ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 1,483 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
For referance
I have steel flares 255/40/17 996 cup(?) wheels 9 x 17 with 46mm bolt on spacers 1/16 toe-in with -1 degree camber winds up being about about 1cm clearance both sides (IMG:http://www.primafoundry.com/rearwheel.jpg) I am not totally sold on the way my wheels look, I got a good deal on them. I dont hate them i just think fuchs look correct and i will probably wind up changing when i get a deal on some 9 x 16's for the rear. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 ![]() ![]() |
looks like you have 1.5" or 2.0" spacers on that car. So you could fit at least a 10.5" or 11.0".
Tire range from 275 => 305. I ran the magnesium BBS motorsport wheel on my 993. BBS in GA was happy to send me some different outer and inner wheel halfs so I could fit the car how I wanted it without spacers. Ended up running 18x9 front and 18x11 rear with 245's and 285's. Kind of fun torquing all those bolts. dr Attached image(s) ![]() |
Bigbohr |
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Superlurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,176 ![]() |
Thanks
I was struggling with the same. The cup wheels don't convince me. Least expensive 17" solution though. By the way, nice mechanic ... |
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Professional Lawn Dart ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: Corona, CA Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
yeah...nice mechanic
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914less :( ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
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soloracer |
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I believe I have Kinesis 17 x 12's with 315's in the back and 17 x 10's up front with 285's. Not sure if it qualifies as "stock" flares though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
(IMG:http://www.members.shaw.ca/erikdumas/914%20rear%203.jpg) P.S. Nice mechanic. Good to see someone take care to prevent their clothing from scratching the paint. |
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PMB Performance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 19,301 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
QUOTE nice mechanic Uh huh... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Can you send her over when she's done? I need some front end work done. I won't get in the way...I'll just stand behind and... watch, yeah that's it... watch. |
racerx9146 |
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good design never goes out of date.. ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 1,483 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
man whose flares are huge!!!!! is it like the sheridan kit where its the whole back of the car or is a attached flare? at some point doesnt having the track of the car exceed the wheelbase cause issues?
looks fabulous! Dont know where the avatar/mechanic photo came from, wish i did though! |
Bigbohr |
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Superlurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,176 ![]() |
QUOTE(soloracer @ Jan 31 2004, 03:21 PM) I believe I have Kinesis 17 x 12's with 315's in the back and 17 x 10's up front with 285's 285's up front ... can you still turn those without qualifying as a Californian governor? |
seanery |
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waiting to rebuild whitey! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None ![]() |
HAHA!!!
Solo, you ever gonna Drive that car? LOL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 42,199 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
stock GT flares:
8" with 245s in the front 9" with 285s in the back of course, the offset has to be right for that meat to fit in there .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 42,199 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
oh, and also keep in mind that the original GT flares were designed for 15" wheels with low profile tires.
these days getting decent tires in 245/45 x 15 and 285/40 x 15 is nearly impossible, unless you go Slicks in which case those tires are actually wider than advertised and won't fit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) also, in order to fit the wheels/tires you NEED TO shave/roll the innner fender lip on the flares! Andy |
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