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16X7 fuchs fit narrow body 914 in rear? |
barada |
May 12 2009, 07:26 PM
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I am learning the search function on this forum. It appears you can stuff the 16X7 fuchs under the rear of a narrow body with possibly one side being tighter than the other. Is that correct? I am about to purchase a set of 4 to start grabbing parts for a 5 lug conversion. Anyone have any pics of this set up?
Do you have to roll the fender lip? Sorry for I am sure a repeat question.. The sad thing is I have sold probably 3 sets of these in the past upgrading for my 911's. Should have kept them all. Thanks Phil |
drgchapman |
May 12 2009, 08:27 PM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Stock 911 offset 16x7? Not under three teeners I've had. I had some 6's welded to 7's on the inner lip and ran 3/8" spacers, worked well. 205/45/16 Hoosiers just fit under the rears on 6" wheels...with the proper camber.
And yes, the clearance is different on each side of the car. |
type2man |
May 12 2009, 08:28 PM
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Yep, its possible. I trial fitted 16x7's with 205/55/16 on the back of my 914 which is orginally 4 lug. You can put one lug on and set it down softly and see if it tucks. Mine tucked fine on the right side but was just on the fender lip on the left. I have yet to figure out why but the car is clean and never been hit, maybe my bushings are worn. I also like the look of 7's on the front as a buddy of mine has that setup and it looks tough. I will try that out next week...
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drgchapman |
May 12 2009, 08:32 PM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
7's are no problem on the front. Run 3/8-1/2" spacers to space them out the fender well. Looks really tough.
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seanery |
May 12 2009, 08:38 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
there are different 16x7's
951s had 16x7 fronts - which are different than 911's 16x7 rears...do some research on fuchs offsets to see what's what. I don't remember anymore what they each are, but do recall making a post in 2004 or 2005 regarding that very thing, so maybe a bit more searching to find the full answer. Olav's car had 16x7s all the way round and was/is nice. |
number6 |
May 12 2009, 09:46 PM
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Phil, 7Jx16 Fuchs part# 911.361.020.44 will fit at all four corners on a narrow-body car w/o needing to roll the rear lips or massage the fenders. That's been my experience, at least. Below is a photo of my old car, a '75 conversion, with 205/40s all the way around, with plenty of clearance (about a finger's width) on both sides of the rear, again, without messing w/ the fenders. Fronts fill out very nicely, too - no need for spacers.
According to http://members.rennlist.com/911pcars/WheelWts.html , the above-mentioned wheels have 23.3mm offset, 112mm backspace, and weigh 18lbs a piece. I think the key is to stick with 205s instead of trying to squeeze 215s in. And fitment/size will vary slightly between tire brands. Personally, I like Toyos. FYI, I have a set of 16x7s 911.361.020.44 available for sale, if you're still looking. OK, end shameless plug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Good luck. -duc Attached image(s) |
DBCooper |
May 13 2009, 05:45 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
They're on mine with 205/50 Falken Azenis. My inner fender lip was already trimmed, so needed only the gentlest massaging of the fender to fit.
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computers4kids |
May 13 2009, 07:09 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
I am learning the search function on this forum. It appears you can stuff the 16X7 fuchs under the rear of a narrow body with possibly one side being tighter than the other. Is that correct? Thanks Phil Phil, you are 100% correct on the money...I have 911 fuchs from a 77. 16 X 7 on rear and 16 X 6 on the front. I'm running 205/45 but I've been told /50 will also fit under a narrow body. Yes one side is tighter than the other. You may have to bend the inner lip on the tight side upward...easily done and can't be seen. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-4253-1235879612.jpg) |
pete-stevers |
May 13 2009, 08:51 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i had 16x7s with 225s on with a pulled fenders, i think we pulled them out about an inch and half. Now it has flares, in retrospect i should have just put the Gt flares on back then.
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smj |
May 13 2009, 07:21 PM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California |
My 914/6 came with 6x16's up front and 7x16's in back. And I'm not sure, but I *think* that if you aren't careful about tire size you *might* get a little rubbing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (See attached image...)
Haven't checked the offsets etc, those Fuchs are supposed to be takeoffs from one of the PO's 911s. Replaced the tires with something narrower (prolly 205s, need to check) and that just leaves some rubbing up front at full lock. Attached image(s) |
dw914er |
May 13 2009, 11:04 PM
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carreraguy |
May 14 2009, 11:57 AM
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It's not your dad's 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 17-October 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,256 Region Association: Northern California |
I have 951 Fuchs 7's on the rear with 225/50 Bridgestones. A little fender stretching was required.
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barada |
May 16 2009, 07:09 AM
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Phil, 7Jx16 Fuchs part# 911.361.020.44 will fit at all four corners on a narrow-body car w/o needing to roll the rear lips or massage the fenders. That's been my experience, at least. Below is a photo of my old car, a '75 conversion, with 205/40s all the way around, with plenty of clearance (about a finger's width) on both sides of the rear, again, without messing w/ the fenders. Fronts fill out very nicely, too - no need for spacers. According to http://members.rennlist.com/911pcars/WheelWts.html , the above-mentioned wheels have 23.3mm offset, 112mm backspace, and weigh 18lbs a piece. I think the key is to stick with 205s instead of trying to squeeze 215s in. And fitment/size will vary slightly between tire brands. Personally, I like Toyos. FYI, I have a set of 16x7s 911.361.020.44 available for sale, if you're still looking. OK, end shameless plug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Good luck. -duc Great looking car. Any shots of it from the front? The wheels I am looking at are from an 84 part number 911 362 115 00 which show a 23.3 mm offset. Thanks Phillip |
DBCooper |
May 16 2009, 08:47 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Phil, 7Jx16 Fuchs part# 911.361.020.44 will fit at all four corners on a narrow-body car w/o needing to roll the rear lips or massage the fenders. That's been my experience, at least. Below is a photo of my old car, a '75 conversion, with 205/40s all the way around, with plenty of clearance (about a finger's width) on both sides of the rear, again, without messing w/ the fenders. Fronts fill out very nicely, too - no need for spacers. According to http://members.rennlist.com/911pcars/WheelWts.html , the above-mentioned wheels have 23.3mm offset, 112mm backspace, and weigh 18lbs a piece. I think the key is to stick with 205s instead of trying to squeeze 215s in. And fitment/size will vary slightly between tire brands. Personally, I like Toyos. FYI, I have a set of 16x7s 911.361.020.44 available for sale, if you're still looking. OK, end shameless plug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Good luck. -duc Something wrong with that chart. It shows two 7x16 wheels, 911 and 944, both the same width, the same 23.3 offset, but different backspacing. Can't be. |
barada |
May 16 2009, 03:48 PM
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I don't remember, but I thought the 7's were close on 944's and the 8's were certainly different. My understanding on the 7's from 911's is the offset is the same.
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Joe Bob |
May 16 2009, 04:04 PM
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The 951 wheels sit about 1 inch closer the hub, the 911 wheels sit further outboard.
A 225 will not fit on a 16x7 911 wheel...same as the early 911s. A 16x7 with a 225 on a 951 wheel (944 turbo) will.... |
barada |
May 16 2009, 05:23 PM
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The 951 wheels sit about 1 inch closer the hub, the 911 wheels sit further outboard. A 225 will not fit on a 16x7 911 wheel...same as the early 911s. A 16x7 with a 225 on a 951 wheel (944 turbo) will.... So a 205 and your good? I re did my fuchs on the green car and I plan on doing these the same way. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/phillipkj4/rsrfinish.jpg) |
mskala |
May 16 2009, 05:50 PM
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DBCooper |
May 16 2009, 08:28 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
If they're both 7" wheels (it's not clear in the thread) then he measured the backspacing of the two wheels and found 5 3/6" for the 911 wheel and 6 1/16" for the 944 wheel. That means they can't both have a 23mm offset, which jives with everyone's experience. I think that 23mm figure comes from the chart that's incorrect.
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sixnotfour |
May 16 2009, 08:40 PM
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They both have the 23.3 offset . The measurement he is talking about is to the black area around the lug holes, wich is pushed out on the 944/951 wheels for big brake clearance, tha also is why they have the recessed lug holes.
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