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> Tall wheels, anybody out there doing anything bigger, I've seen plenty of ", but what about 17" or BIGGER
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post May 20 2009, 07:32 PM
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ANybody running big wheels? I know 16 is the standard since 15 is difficult to get tires for, but are there any 17/18" cars out there and did you have any problems with fit?

GT flaired standard modification
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post May 20 2009, 07:42 PM
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Billy I think it might have massaged flares but the kinesis 914 has big fat tires I think. Someone posted it on a thread where I was also asking what would fit. I think it was Andy that said there is room for a 10 inch tire in the rear if it's done right. With my flare taped on I thought I measured 12 inches to the inside of the lip but I was told it ain't gonna happen The 10 inches is the average. I have bought some 17x8.5's that have 255/40r that are 10.3 so the specs say, so we will see. You are way ahead of me so you will see before me.
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post May 20 2009, 07:58 PM
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I have a set of 17s. Not mounted yet, so i can't say what they will look like.

Mine are too wide for standard GT flares, so i have to wait until i get the time to install the extra wide 9"/11" flares ...

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post May 20 2009, 08:27 PM
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I wasn't thinking of going any wider than 8/9, just that 17 is a more modern size
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post May 20 2009, 08:32 PM
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Someone once showed a picture of a flared car with the RUF 17" Speedline wheels. It looked very nice and seemed to fit fine. The only problem is trying to afford them if you find a set (and they are very heavy).
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post May 20 2009, 08:58 PM
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Kinesis car http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=95468
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post May 20 2009, 10:10 PM
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I've got a set of 17" twists that will fit. They would need spacers but will fit with flares. I've got a pic with the fronts on but the rears obviously will not fit on a narrow body car. Not as light as fuchs but I don't think they are anchors either. I like the 17" wheel personally. I think 17's will look killer on your car. Best of luck in your search (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Be happy to make you a deal on my twist too


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post May 21 2009, 06:45 AM
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17X7s all the way around with 205/50 17 rubber. 1 inch spacers on all four. No problem fitting them. except on the right reat, it was a little tight so I milled a few millimeters off.

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post May 21 2009, 07:27 AM
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Someone once showed a picture of a flared car with the RUF 17" Speedline wheels. It looked very nice and seemed to fit fine. The only problem is trying to afford them if you find a set (and they are very heavy).



235 & 255/40 x 17

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post May 21 2009, 08:23 AM
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Those wheels look like they have the right balance for the car. What widths are you using and did you use spacers?
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post May 21 2009, 08:34 AM
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Wow! That black one with the Ruf wheels is sweet!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post May 21 2009, 09:52 AM
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QUOTE(marks914 @ May 21 2009, 04:45 AM) *

17X7s all the way around with 205/50 17 rubber. 1 inch spacers on all four. No problem fitting them. except on the right reat, it was a little tight so I milled a few millimeters off.

Mark

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I have admired (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) this car for a while , clean smooth lines and those clear lenses really set it off as to cleanlyness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) , BTW what are the offsets of those wheels ?? What kind of spacers did you use ??

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post May 21 2009, 09:54 AM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ May 21 2009, 07:23 AM) *

Jerry
Those wheels look like they have the right balance for the car. What widths are you using and did you use spacers?



Billy,

They are 8's & 9's. 28 MM spacer in front none in the rear.

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post May 21 2009, 10:37 AM
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My first post on this forum (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)

17" fuchs on my 914, bet you don't see those often (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
( 7.5j front & 9j rear + spacers + Michelin Pilot Sport II tires)

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post May 21 2009, 11:37 AM
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bitchen.

(thats all I have to say about that.)
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post May 21 2009, 11:39 AM
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post May 21 2009, 01:12 PM
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So where did you get 17" Fuchs?

and Welcome to the club
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post May 21 2009, 01:59 PM
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Thanks! I just had to have them...
Brand is Linea Corse, model is Fox. Takes standard Fuchs centercaps btw.

Here's another:
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post May 21 2009, 02:01 PM
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..and another:
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post May 21 2009, 02:10 PM
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I think 17 inch wheels look great. Perfect size for 914's.


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