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> 5 lug Conversion, What would you do?
Suspension Options
What combination would you use?
Use 911 Front Suspension [ 20 ] ** [28.57%]
Use 911 Parts with 914 Koni Shocks and 914 Sway Bar [ 10 ] ** [14.29%]
Use 911 Parts with 911 Koni Shocks and 911 Sway Bar [ 6 ] ** [8.57%]
Use existing front end replace with 911 strut/hub with 914 Koni Shocks, turbo tie-rods, 914 sway bar [ 27 ] ** [38.57%]
Other [ 7 ] ** [10.00%]
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post Aug 25 2008, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE(jesiv @ Aug 25 2008, 08:08 PM) *

Ok, so based on your experience, if I install 911 suspension... Will 15x6 or 16x6 fuchs just fit... No Problems? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

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The 911 suspension wouldn't make it any different for what wheels you can use other than the whole 5 lug thing. Yes, 15 or 16x6s would easily fit on any stock/nonflaired 914.
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post Aug 25 2008, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Aug 25 2008, 07:34 PM) *

The 911 suspension wouldn't make it any different for what wheels you can use other than the whole 5 lug thing.

Not true. The Carrera Hubs will put the wheel mounting surface further out ...
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I've never seen a problem with 15x6s though. The only ones I have seen any issue with are 7s. He was asking about Fuchs right?
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Aug 25 2008, 08:00 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I've never seen a problem with 15x6s though. The only ones I have seen any issue with are 7s. He was asking about Fuchs right?

And i never said there would be a problem. Read my post again. All i said was that your statement "The 911 suspension wouldn't make it any different for what wheels you can use" is not entirely true as the later 911 hubs change the offset of the wheel mounting surface compared to where it was before with the stock hubs.

Something you need to consider when shopping for wheels ...
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Oh, I get what you're saying. Yes, you are right. I didn't say that right. Thanks Andy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Ok, so based on your experience, if I install 911 suspension... Will 15x6 or 16x6 fuchs just fit... No Problems?


Based on the suspension you mentioned earlier? No problems. While I'm a personal fan of 15's; it's for a weird reason. You might find a better tire selection with the 16's.

Again, I'll go back to my original post and say, all this totally depends on what you want to do with your car. A lot of people weighing in with their suspension choices have flares cars with sometimes fairly massive 6's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

It's important that you make a choice based upon what you will be doing with your car... it's a choice you'll have to live with. The choice for my car is/may be very similar to theirs but, what I would advise others of may be different. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Aug 26 2008, 01:51 AM
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Ok, so if I go with 16x6 what is the best tire size to run?

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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Aug 25 2008, 10:07 PM) *

A lot of people weighing in with their suspension choices have flares cars with sometimes fairly massive 6's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

I'm not a lot of people! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

What you're forgetting is that when i bought my 911 frontend 7 years ago, i still had my measly 1.7L engine.

I ran that combo for 5 years before i upgraded to a bigger engine ...
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QUOTE(jesiv @ Aug 25 2008, 11:51 PM) *

Ok, so if I go with 16x6 what is the best tire size to run?


195 x OO where OO depends on what you want. 50 for the cool look and sporty ride, 60 for a more comfortable feeling ...

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I was told I will need spacers on the rears. Is this true?

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QUOTE(jesiv @ Aug 26 2008, 12:39 PM) *

I was told I will need spacers on the rears. Is this true?

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Don't know why you would need spacers. Most of the five lug guys that have narrow bodies that I know don't have spacers. The only guys I know that use those have flares. I agree with Andy on the 195s. Personally I would go with th 50s but I like the sportier look and ride.
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Awe... that's not nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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50s vs 60s will also affect the effective gear ratio... as will 15 vs 16.

Nominal tire height:

195/50-15 = 22.7"
195/50-16 = 23.7"
195/60-15 = 24.2"
195/60-16 = 25.2"

Effective gear ratio difference from the smallest to the largest is over 11%.
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205x55x16 will be very close to stock rolling diameter.
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QUOTE(jcd914 @ Aug 24 2008, 01:40 AM) *

I voted "Use existing front end replace with 911 strut/hub with 914 Koni Shocks, turbo tie-rods, 914 sway bar"


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) As did I.

I also went with 911 bolt-on struts/914 inserts (Bilsteins, not Koni's), Lemforder tie rods, rebuilt Shea M calipers, and rebuilt Shea trailing arms w converted 5 lug hubs/914-6 rotors. I also installed new Bilstein shocks and aftermarket coils while I was in there. Sway bar is stock 914 thru-body with aftermarket adjustable drop links. All fairly straightforward to install.

As far as wheel/tire size, I chose to go with 15x6 Fuch's and 195 60 Eagle GT's. I was concerned 50's would just be too harsh a ride for me. I want to keep my fillings in my mouth!

I am very happy with the outcome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Sep 24 2008, 01:33 PM) *

205x55x16 will be very close to stock rolling diameter.



So will 225x50x16 and 245x45x16. I have those on my car, and the speedo is accurate within 1 mph.
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My setup:

I"m running 911 SC struts on the front end, redrilled 4 hubs on the rear (done by Eric)

I've got the stock 914 A arms, stock tie rods, etc, just changed out from the ball joint to the top of the shock tower.

Stock rear brakes, they work just fine.

My car is a street car with 250-300hp depending on how much I turn up the turbo. (see my sig)

For the Boxster wheels (in the world of offsets) I was running 16x7 rears with 225's. I was using an 8mm spacer.

On the front I was using a 16x6 with a 205, I think? They took a one inch spacer.

Now I have 16x7 Fuchs on all four corners, and NO spacers. I'm running 205's. The rear fenders had to be rolled for either setup.

I was complimented on how smooth my car rides... but it still handles nicely for the street.
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here's how the Boxster rear wheel fit with the 8mm spacer.


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The boxster 16x7 have a 40mm offset
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I have a 911T front end on my car and that is is...I have some new parts coming very soon.

If I were to do it over again, I would probably go with a slightly later suspension with the A or S calipers and some suspension upgrades from Tarret Engineering, than some boxster calipers on front. That would be sweet but a bit of over kill...I guess it depends on what you plan to do with your car. Cheers

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