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Lucky9146 |
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,623 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Recently purchased 74 abandoned 914-6 conversion project with Professionally fitted factory PN steel flares. Much work is done including conversion to 5 lug. Car currently has Fuchs 16" 7's & 8's. Car is in Build & have 3.0 close to ready to go in so has never been driven by me. Plan to autocross. Hope to move 8's to the front. My question is will Fuchs 9's fit the rear with the flares? Would I need to do something to make it happen? Does anyone know anybody who has actually done this? I'm a new member so appreciate any help. Thanks!!
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
I believe so as I have 8's under my narow body car. You will probably need spacers.
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Lucky9146 |
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,623 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Thanks Joe, I am considering buying 9's.
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SirAndy |
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 41,711 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
You need to get the right offset for them to fit as 9" is a tight fit. Not all 9" wheels are made the same.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Unfortunately, i don't recall the correct offset for those wheels ... PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
914dave |
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914 Addict ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 712 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have 9 x 17 Lindsey wheels with the 911 turbo 9 x 16 Fuchs offset and they fit with 245 tires. They actually have more inboard offset than the 911 8 x 16 Fuchs. So you can space them to get the optimum fit. There are wheel offset charts posted on Pelican that are helpful with the comparison. There are others here that have run the 9 x 16s, hopefully they will chime in. Good Luck Here's a pic of the Lindseys mounted.
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Resident Electrician ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I have 9x16 under my flared car. 9x16 ATEV, early offset, ET15 ![]() 8x16 with 3/4" spacer (1986 944 Turbo early offset, ET23 I think) ![]() |
madmax914 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 204 Joined: 16-February 14 From: Salem, Oregon Member No.: 17,007 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Here's a chart that shows the offset and back spacing.
http://members.rennlist.com/911pcars/wheelwts.html |
effutuo101 |
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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 ![]() |
where are you at? I have a 9x17 and 8x17 you can test fit depending on where you are at.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
I believe the et has to be a 15, et15.
had 9's on my old car |
ConeDodger |
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Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23,642 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
I have custom built 8.5"X16" Weidman Wheel built Fuchs on my car. Harvey knows the exact offset needed to fill the factory flare completely as there isn't a bit of room left.
Also, your factory flares have a different flange than the reproduction flares. The reproduction has a 1/2" or so of flange that has to be trimmed if you are going to get real wide... Side view from above... Original Customs installed the flares and there isn't a bit of room left in the rear. Attached image(s) ![]() |
Lucky9146 |
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,623 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 3-April 13 From: Oroville, CA Member No.: 15,731 Region Association: None ![]() |
Lucky,
When going from the 8X16 to the 9X16 Fuchs added the 1" width by adding (about) 3/8 to the outside and 5/8 to the inside. They USUALLY fit but there is some difference on where some fenders are welded on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I always check before purchase. The big question isn't weather they will fit or not but have you looked at the available tires? DOT-C are mostly the specs....not too many "streetable" tires.... 225/50s will work but they are pretty stretched out. And you know 9X16s look just like 8X16s from the outside so you'll be losing the stagger look. You may find the tire selection, looks, price and fit to out weigh wider wheel impulse. HTH H |
rick 918-S |
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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 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
16 X 8 and 16 X 9's 255's on the rear. They are phat!
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914 Wizard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,442 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have 15x9's with old 245/50-15's , one side fit ,one side needed alot of work..Factory Flares, installed by AA.
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eric9144 |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
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Welcome, I'm right up the hill near Mt Woodson, work in Poway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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914 Wizard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
I want 16 x 8s and 9s for the ABM! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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Flat Out Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
I also have Fuchs 16x9 in the rear under flares. They are AA repro flares, though.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Back spacing is about 5 1/2 inches. 9X17
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effutuo101 |
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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 ![]() |
PM me, you are more than welcome to swing by and give mine a test fit!
Btw. Welcome and this thread is worthless with out pictures! |
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