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> how much flare to fit 7"s, just contemplating
Aaron Cox
post Sep 14 2003, 07:02 PM
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winter is coming- as is my five lug conversion. i wanna run 16's front and rear. how much flare is needed to fit 7's in the rear and is it worth it????
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post Sep 15 2003, 07:57 AM
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I am adding the fiberglass GT flares to my 914. (I can't help it, I can't afford steel right now!!) How deep a wheel can I fit under there? Actually, how big do I have to go so it won't look stupid? I don't want a big empty fender flare with a skinny little wheel/tire combo in there.

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Aaron Cox   how much flare to fit 7"s   Sep 14 2003, 07:02 PM
redshift   I'm not sure about 16x7, but 15x7 will fit und...   Sep 14 2003, 07:20 PM
McMark   Also depends on the tire size you wish to run. Bu...   Sep 14 2003, 07:47 PM
seanery   AAron, I'll let you know in about a month. :)   Sep 14 2003, 08:01 PM
URY914   It also depends on the wheel offset. 5" is about t...   Sep 14 2003, 08:12 PM
Aaron Cox   im thinking 205 all around or as big as i can fit ...   Sep 14 2003, 08:39 PM
Andyrew   I have 16x7's and 15x7's, both with 225...   Sep 14 2003, 08:40 PM
Aaron Cox   pics would be.....spiffy :lol: sure. thanks man   Sep 14 2003, 08:41 PM
mskala   I think we've been through this before on mult...   Sep 14 2003, 08:56 PM
synthesisdv   I run 7's all around on my 914. I think with t...   Sep 15 2003, 06:45 AM
mharrison   I am adding the fiberglass GT flares to my 914. (I...   Sep 15 2003, 07:57 AM
seanery   I think 8's and 9's look good.   Sep 15 2003, 07:58 AM
SirAndy   jenny got 7" all around with 205 tires. the offset...   Sep 15 2003, 11:20 AM
Jeff Bonanno   gun show? :woohoo:   Sep 15 2003, 11:23 AM
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