another tire/fender question Options

[SirAndy]

i'm going to go for 8" in the front and 9" in the back.
but it seems like the choice of tires in the 15" size is limited.
i would like to get 245 in the front and 285 in the back.
now it looks like 16" (or bigger) wheels and tires are easier to come by.

i did some photoshop to see how it would look like if i
made my flares a bit more round to go with the bigger wheels.
anyone ever done something like this?
i would like to see some real-life pictures.
the closest i found so far is Jason's car with her rabbit-flares.

later,
Andy

BEFORE:

(IMG:http://www.sirandy.com/pix/914/side4.jpg)

AFTER:

[J P Stein]

I agree with Ben as far as looks go and he's the guy to blame for all my posts on flaring fenders mit hammer and dolly.

Whut I learnt:

In the rear, width is the problem. There's only so much room in there between the inner and outer fender. To go "fat" ya gotta make it wider through out
the suspension travel. A 5 inch backset wheel/tire combo is about the max that will clear the inner fender(specially if you dial in some negative camber).

At the front, height (tire dia) is the big problem. Big tires fit in the hole, you just can't turn em'. I pushed the metal out as far as I could...then cut an inch of metal out of the top of the opening, *while maintaining the shape of the opening.* The inner fender doesn't seem to be a problem.

Keeping the tires as short (small dia) helps at both ends. The 225 X 50 X 15s (23.5 dia) fit good at both ends.
225 X 45 Hoosiers *should be* a snap, tho, I am told,
they are a bit wider.
Lowering the car dosen't help clearance issues one damn bit....but gives free negative camber....so I dodit.

Certain sanctioning bodies take a dim view of reshaped fender openings.
The Sheridan body kit is specifically make to comply with SCCA GT rules (which seem to be the most stringent), from the fender opening, width taper at the doors and front bumper rules....clever SOBs, eh?
The 914 GT flares were shaped the way they are for the same reasons. John Kelly's flares are lookin' good
from this aspect also. There is too much bondo on my car to even try em' tho. Better take me off the list John.