17x7 Boxter wheels |
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17x7 Boxter wheels |
marks914 |
Dec 20 2004, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 9-October 04 From: the motor city Member No.: 2,912 Region Association: None |
Just wondering if anyone has had any luck fitting these on stock fendered cars. I just put my 15x7 phone dials on (53mm offset with 5/8in spacers 195 65 15 tires)
I would like to go with 17s but there isnt much room left in the wheelwells. Thanks _Mark Attached image(s) |
marks914 |
Dec 20 2004, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 9-October 04 From: the motor city Member No.: 2,912 Region Association: None |
17s would look sweet...
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jim912928 |
Dec 20 2004, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have 7X16 boxsters all around running 205's with no spacers...and they clear just fine (the slightly deeper offsets of the boxster rims help with the outer lip spacing). I would assume the 17's would be ok since you'll keep the overall diameter the same with the right tires.
Find a boxster owner and see if you can swap (check your local pca?). Mark...your car looks familiar..were you at the midwest classic? |
retrotech |
Dec 20 2004, 08:54 PM
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retrotech Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302 |
I am running 17x5, with 205x55, no problem.
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jim912928 |
Dec 20 2004, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
retro and mark..those are very pretty cars! Here is mine with the 7X16 boxster rims.
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retrotech |
Dec 20 2004, 09:15 PM
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retrotech Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302 |
Obviously I ment 17x7"
Your Silver car looks great with those wheels! |
airsix |
Dec 20 2004, 11:46 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
I agree. That there is probably the best looking 914 car/wheel combo I've ever seen. (Retro & Mark - also nice rides) -Ben M. |
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marks914 |
Dec 21 2004, 04:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 9-October 04 From: the motor city Member No.: 2,912 Region Association: None |
Thanks
I am actually having the close fit on the inside of the tire, thats why I added the spacers. I willl definately try to fit some 17s in there, they make the car look so much better. Thanks Mark |
marks914 |
Dec 21 2004, 04:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 9-October 04 From: the motor city Member No.: 2,912 Region Association: None |
Yep, i was there! |
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IronHillRestorations |
Dec 21 2004, 08:56 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,761 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
17 x 5??? From the photo it looks like the rear fender lips have been pulled a little. C'mon fess up Stephen! Great looking car though, love that color. Did you get a deal on that blue? That's at least the 2nd car of yours I've seen in that color. |
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Aaron Cox |
Dec 21 2004, 10:09 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
what color blue is that??
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ewdysar |
Dec 21 2004, 10:38 AM
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What happens here, stays here. Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Altadena, CA Member No.: 3,030 |
looks like he painted the window trim on the building, as well (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
musta been a great deal... |
retrotech |
Dec 21 2004, 10:43 AM
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retrotech Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302 |
Its very close to the original Adriatic Blue.
The first Blue 914/6 that is now being raced in the SE was from a Dodge Neon blue color, a bit lighter. I got smacked in the front with this one a few months ago. It is now getting Fiberglass modified. The finish work is never ending, trying to get things to fit "relatively" nice. When its finished I may have molds made for resale of front spoiler/bumper, and vented hood. IF there is any interest. I once showed my aero mirrors, I adapted from the 935 race mirror, but no one was interested in them? Attached image(s) |
Root_Werks |
Dec 21 2004, 12:21 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,426 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Mark, are those Ford Escort mirrors on your 914? If so, they look great! Nice cars guys! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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GTeener |
Dec 21 2004, 04:52 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
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marks914 |
Dec 21 2004, 05:29 PM
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Yup, escort mirrors. They cost me $5 for the pair and they are electric. Now I have to wire them up to the switch in my center arm rest. Mark Attached image(s) |
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seanery |
Dec 21 2004, 05:58 PM
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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 |
my mechanic had them on a 75. Nice looking on our cars if you like the flag-style mirrors.
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