INCREASE OF TIRE RIM/WHEEL SIZE, Advise on going from 205/50 to ??? |
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INCREASE OF TIRE RIM/WHEEL SIZE, Advise on going from 205/50 to ??? |
R8CERX |
Aug 21 2014, 08:06 PM
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2014 New year resolution: To get along with Woody... Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 5-June 13 From: California Member No.: 15,972 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello Folks!
So, need more meat all around the car--2.7RS engine is way too much power to put down on the existing 205/50-15. I am certain many of you have come to this point--need your advise in order to not reinvent the wheel (punt intended!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Conditions: 1-want to keep existing 914-4 suspension, links, and brakes (actually, front brakes are fitted with BMW calipers; rears are still stock). 2-Planning to add spacers to the wheels in order to gain more space inside fenders (thus need to flare front and rear fenders; for certain rear fenders) 3-Want to keep same size tire all around; so I can rotate them. OPEN FOR CHANGES: A-Open to changing springs and shocks--please advise brand and rate of springs/suggestions B-What size rims/brand or from what car (944 for example) could I get rims to fit 235? 225? what has worked for you? or I should avoid? C- Can the existing 4 bolt pattern hubs be converted into a 5 lug pattern hub? D- will add spacers to either 4 or 5 pattern as needed and add screw/bolt INSERTS E-Should I keep the 4 bolt pattern over the 5 bolt pattern? cheaper rims in 4 configuration? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) PS- I will be selling rims and tires once I get the above set up going; anyone has parts to exchange for what I trying to do, I am all ears! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Look forward to your inputs! Regards R8CER X (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Attached image(s) |
jhadler |
Aug 22 2014, 12:07 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Hello Folks! So, need more meat all around the car--2.7RS engine is way too much power to put down on the existing 205/50-15. I am certain many of you have come to this point--need your advise in order to not reinvent the wheel (punt intended!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Conditions: 1-want to keep existing 914-4 suspension, links, and brakes (actually, front brakes are fitted with BMW calipers; rears are still stock). With a something like a 2.7, it is generally advisable to upgrade your brakes. You -will- find yourself pushing the limits of the stock braking capability. And BMW calipers really may not get you much. QUOTE 2-Planning to add spacers to the wheels in order to gain more space inside fenders (thus need to flare front and rear fenders; for certain rear fenders) No spacers, just get wheels with the proper backspacing to begin with. QUOTE 3-Want to keep same size tire all around; so I can rotate them. Good idea. Harder to accomplish in practice if you start going really wide. QUOTE A-Open to changing springs and shocks--please advise brand and rate of springs/suggestions More spring front and rear for sure. How much depends on what you plan to do and your own driving style. Lots of info on many threads here for that. QUOTE B-What size rims/brand or from what car (944 for example) could I get rims to fit 235? 225? what has worked for you? or I should avoid? 235? That's an odd size. I'd go 225 or 245. As for wheel width? If you're planning on competing, put the 225's on an 8" rim, if not, a 7" rim will do fine. For 245's, add at least an extra inch of rim width, maybe two. You will find more choices if you convert to 5-lug. Pretty much anything in the sizes you will want for the 4-lug pattern will likely be custom. And likely be expensive, unless you get steel. QUOTE C- Can the existing 4 bolt pattern hubs be converted into a 5 lug pattern hub? More info in other threads... QUOTE D- will add spacers to either 4 or 5 pattern as needed and add screw/bolt INSERTS E-Should I keep the 4 bolt pattern over the 5 bolt pattern? cheaper rims in 4 configuration? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) See above. -Josh |
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