15" or 16" Fuchs, Decided......going with the 16" |
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15" or 16" Fuchs, Decided......going with the 16" |
JStroud |
Sep 19 2013, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
I want to get another set of wheels for the white car, the 14" Fuchs are too limited on tire selection, plus too high RPM at freeway speeds, odometers off and so on.
Now the desicion, I've been offered a set of 16 x 7 Fuchs, but through my research if I understand right I would need just the right size tire then still have to pull the back fender a little to make them fit......if thats true, not sure I want to do that. (Narrow body car) Then yesterday I came across a set of 15 x 6 Fuchs, both sets are in very good condition and about the same price. Haven't done much research on 15" wheels, only have my iPhone this week, limited search ability. So what do the experts say, which will fix my issues better, 15" or 16".....and fit my car the best. Thanks Jeff |
914Sixer |
Sep 19 2013, 08:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,923 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
16" will be easier to find tires.
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gunny |
Sep 19 2013, 08:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 17-October 12 From: Madison Al Member No.: 15,051 Region Association: South East States |
Larger rims of the same style will weigh more = more mass. More rotating mass = more loss of Hp. You will find that most race cars go with smaller rims. If you’re not racing and don’t care about the small loss of Hp then larger rims tend to look better. If your worried about diameter you can get the same diameter tire for 15" or 16"
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pcar916 |
Sep 19 2013, 08:28 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) about tire selection. Also, the larger wheels will need a lower aspect ratio tire to keep the speedo in the same accuracy range. (Null if you use GPS as your speedo)
Make sure whichever of these you get that the offset is right for your car. If that doesn't eliminate one of them then get whichever makes you happy. Good luck |
effutuo101 |
Sep 19 2013, 08:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
If you opt for the 15's, let me know where I can pick up the 16'. I need the right p/n 16's for my project.
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JStroud |
Sep 19 2013, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
Make sure whichever of these you get that the offset is right for your car. Good luck Ok now I'm going to show my lack of knowledge in this area....how do I determine the offset for my car, or is this a set measurement for all 914s...and how do you determine the offset for a wheel. Thanks Jeff |
rick 918-S |
Sep 19 2013, 09:23 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,518 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
This is a lengthy topic with several variables. But think about taking measurements from the disc face to the closest inner obstruction and closest outer obstruction. This will determine the offset of the wheel. (the difference in measurement from the outer rim to the inner rim from the mounting surface)
So if you have a 6" wheel and there is 1" more room from the disc face to the inside than there is to the outside you have a 1" offset. (hmm... I think) someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Anywho, be sure to measure before ordering wheels. I think someone has a link to a wheel chart showing what fits on our cars. Then there's spacers that will center the wheel in the opening. That opens up the options but adds the replacement cost of wheel studs in place of bolts. 15" tires are very difficult to get in a staggered size. I had to move to 16" wheels to get tires for the Alien. The next time I tried to purchase tires they discontinued the rears I liked and I ended up having to purchase 4 tires to have a matching set. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Wheels now a daze (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) tend to be lighter than the old 15". So unsprung weight is usually better with 16" wheels. Tires can be ordered in different heights to correct speedo readings or actually change gear ratios. You may want to consult with your favorite tire shop. They can get you into the tire that fits your needs. But you may need to talk to a performance tire guy. Not the guy that won't sell you anything that didn't come on the car. |
DBCooper |
Sep 19 2013, 09:24 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 |
I have 16x7's front and rear. They fit (215x50 tires) but the inner rear fender lip was trimmed and the fender pulled. Not bad, but I cracked the paint, my fault. I think they look better and the car's still narrow-bodied, but the wider choice of tires for 16's is the compelling reason for me.
If you decide not to go with those 16's let me know, I'd love to get an extra set for autocross tires. |
BIGKAT_83 |
Sep 19 2013, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
16/7 with 215/45/16 tires on all four corners
Bob |
pcar916 |
Sep 19 2013, 11:40 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
... how do I determine the offset for my car, ... and how do you determine the offset for a wheel. Here's a link to a page with lots of technical wheel stuff including offset, which is measured from the center-line of the wheel. With this you can make your own measurements, including your stock 914 wheels. However, if you are putting wider rims on the car the offset for the front, or the back, or both won't necessarily be the same. https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html My car is a conversion so I don't know offhand what the offset of a stock car is and I can't get to the factory manuals quickly. Someone here will know. BBS and Fuchs wheels I have use different spacers to get them to the correct placement in the wheelwells. Since 1994 I've put on the wrong spacers a couple of times. It's immediately apparent when the tire rubs either the inside of the wheelwells, or the fenders/front spoiler. |
brant |
Sep 19 2013, 04:03 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,645 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Jeff. I agree with the above. But are you going with 5 bolt Fuchs? If so the 6 inch by 15 Fuchs always fit. 16x 7's usually fit and 15x7's might or might not fit.
If you only want 205 or smaller (195) tires you can definitely go with 6 inch wheels and maybe go with 7 x16 on a stock fender with no pulling or damage to paint Porsche made 6inch wheels in 15 and 16 |
JStroud |
Sep 19 2013, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for all the great replies and the picture. Thanks Rick, I understand about offset now. Sounds like the 16x 7's ( 5 lug )will fit with minimal fender massaging, haven't painted the car yet so not worried about the paint. And I do like the look.
So decision made the 16 x 7's, now I just have to wait for the guy selling them to find his new wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) I'll keep the 14" Fuchs for the occasional AX. Thanks again for all the help. Jeff |
JRust |
Sep 19 2013, 08:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So decision made the 16 x 7's, now I just have to wait for the guy selling them to find his new wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Jeff I ran these with 215/45's with only the lip rolled with no problem. No pulling of the fenders. That was before I sold/traded them to Dean. If your lip is shaved or rolled you should have no problem. A set of 205/50's I think get' you close to stock size. Might be 205/55 but they should be no problem fitting. Just waiting for another Jeff to get me some pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . |
JStroud |
Sep 19 2013, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
So decision made the 16 x 7's, now I just have to wait for the guy selling them to find his new wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Jeff I ran these with 215/45's with only the lip rolled with no problem. No pulling of the fenders. That was before I sold/traded them to Dean. If your lip is shaved or rolled you should have no problem. A set of 205/50's I think get' you close to stock size. Might be 205/55 but they should be no problem fitting. Just waiting for another Jeff to get me some pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . Sounds good, now I'm getting excited....might have to make a trip to Oregon. Thanks Jamie. Jeff |
JRust |
Sep 19 2013, 09:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Too bad I don't have one more 16x6. I have 3 16x6 Fuchs that were chrome I had blasted & powder coated black. Been keeping my eye's open for a single to make that a set. Hard to argue with the black centers & polished lips though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) . I like the look of the 7x16's better. The 6x16's are a no brainer to work with no lip rolling. I guess there are benefits to both
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DBCooper |
Sep 20 2013, 06:15 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 |
Just a heads-up. If you end up needing to pull the fenders do it after the car's been in the sun for a while, or use a heat gun to warm and soften the paint. I didn't and mine cracked.
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JStroud |
Sep 20 2013, 07:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
Just a heads-up. If you end up needing to pull the fenders do it after the car's been in the sun for a while, or use a heat gun to warm and soften the paint. I didn't and mine cracked. Thanks for the tip, probably at least have to roll them. There's a set of 16 x 6 Fuchs on the Samba in San Diego if anyone's interested that was looking for 16" wheels, or Jamie has three (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Jeff |
effutuo101 |
Sep 20 2013, 08:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
Have a link?
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JStroud |
Sep 20 2013, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
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SKL1 |
Sep 20 2013, 02:51 PM
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