Pictures of 914s running 7 inch fuchs at both ends, Open the kimono Options

[23e Heure]

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Pictures of 914s running 7 inch fuchs, plus rolled arches preferably, at both ends...

If you'd be so kind, let the dog see the rabbit!

[daytona]

I know that changing from 4 to 5 lugs will not affect the handling of the car. But I was under the impression that changing to the 5 lug set up was mostly to be able to use wider wheel and tire combinations. I would expect that the larger rubber patch touching the road from a much stickier tire would add grip. No?
How about the additional weight of 16" wheels and tires? This doesn't affect the handling either?

[Mueller]

I know that changing from 4 to 5 lugs will not affect the handling of the car. But I was under the impression that changing to the 5 lug set up was mostly to be able to use wider wheel and tire combinations. I would expect that the larger rubber patch touching the road from a much stickier tire would add grip. No?
How about the additional weight of 16" wheels and tires? This doesn't affect the handling either?

You can get 4 lug rims in the same width as any 5 lug rim, just harder to find but they are out there...and they'll cost you unless lucky or not too picky.

5 lug just makes things easier, but you still pay one way or another.

Lighter the better, 4 or 5 lug.

Will you notice the extra weight? Hard to tell, some people are more in tune with their vehicles than others.

Plenty of stockish powered and modified 914's running around with super heavy combos* yet the cars handle fine. Could they handle better? Hard to tell, someone could have the worlds lightest 15" wheel combo yet is still running 30+ year old rubber bushings which are not optimal. yet they feel the car handles well.

(*those 17" Revolution rims that are popular are heavy)

I doubt you can find a set of rims and tires that so adversely affect the handling that it makes the car dangerous or no longer fun to drive.