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) |
R8CERX |
Aug 22 2014, 11:37 AM
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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 |
I am using currently 205/50-15 Hoosiers--they did rub inside the fender, so it is correct about them rubbing!!
I currently have HOOSIERS SM7 (spec miata) 40 DOT tread wear racing tires I do have a set of 5 lug cookie cutters that have a stamp 7Jx15H2 -how wide of a rubber can I put on these babies? can I go to 225? or greater? They were for my original 914-6 that used to use when I raced that baby. if so, all I need to do is put the wheel spacers, change the 4 lug to 5 lug patter on the hubs and weld the new 5 screw/rods to the hubs? (plus flare rear fenders; front may not be needed to flare?) anyone can confirm on my assumption above? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
mskala |
Aug 22 2014, 12:24 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
I am using currently 205/50-15 Hoosiers--they did rub inside the fender, so it is correct about them rubbing!! I currently have HOOSIERS SM7 (spec miata) 40 DOT tread wear racing tires I do have a set of 5 lug cookie cutters that have a stamp 7Jx15H2 -how wide of a rubber can I put on these babies? can I go to 225? or greater? They were for my original 914-6 that used to use when I raced that baby. if so, all I need to do is put the wheel spacers, change the 4 lug to 5 lug patter on the hubs and weld the new 5 screw/rods to the hubs? (plus flare rear fenders; front may not be needed to flare?) anyone can confirm on my assumption above? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) If you're already thinking of flares, then in my opinion just do that first. There is not enough room with stock fenders to significantly increase from the rubber you already have. The cookie cutters, as with the majority of 15" porsche wheels, have offset in the wrong direction, which means you can't add spacers to fix it. |
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