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| Jeff Hail |
 Sep 25 2007, 01:30 AM
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914 with steel flares (AA GT copies). Not installed yet so have room for metal negotiation during the install. Already a 5 lugger.
Obvious a few variables such as ride height to take into consideration. What is the widest wheel combination that can be used? 7x15 front and 8x15 rear seems to be the common yet dated and am trying to get away from those size's. What about 17 inch wheels with a lower profile tire? Anyone ever run 7.5X17 in front and 9x17 in the rear? Would like to use 16 or preferably 17 inches wheels due to tire options available .What are some of the back space measurements you guys have used? Looking for feedback and idea's. Have not decied on wheels yet. Like the Rota Fox's and the price is right. Also considering used factory Fuchs as an option but I am unsure of backspace/offsets for the 914. Not worried about rubber robbing HP since a fat six is pushing. |
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| jaybird840 |
Oct 10 2007, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(Jeff Hail @ Sep 25 2007, 02:30 AM)  What about 17 inch wheels with a lower profile tire? Anyone ever run 7.5X17 in front and 9x17 in the rear? Would like to use 16 or preferably 17 inches wheels due to tire options available .What are some of the back space measurements you guys have used? Finally got the Mallory install done and had a chance to take a pic with one of my new ATP SPA 18X8.5" bolted to the front. No rubbing issues yet, and I want to space them out about another .25-.50" after I get the 911 suspension bolted in. I have 18X10" with 285/30/18's for the rear--it's going to be TIGHT. I actually bought these already powder coated in blue--too bad it doesn't match, I'd leave them. The final plan calls for black centers with colored centercaps. LMK what ya'll think!! --Jaybird ...see pics below |
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| jaybird840 |
Oct 10 2007, 11:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 163 Joined: 27-September 06 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 6,927 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(jaybird840 @ Oct 10 2007, 12:50 PM) QUOTE(Jeff Hail @ Sep 25 2007, 02:30 AM) What about 17 inch wheels with a lower profile tire? Anyone ever run 7.5X17 in front and 9x17 in the rear? Would like to use 16 or preferably 17 inches wheels due to tire options available .What are some of the back space measurements you guys have used? Finally got the Mallory install done and had a chance to take a pic with one of my new ATP SPA 18X8.5" bolted to the front. No rubbing issues yet, and I want to space them out about another .25-.50" after I get the 911 suspension bolted in. I have 18X10" with 285/30/18's for the rear--it's going to be TIGHT. I actually bought these already powder coated in blue--too bad it doesn't match, I'd leave them. The final plan calls for black centers with colored centercaps. LMK what ya'll think!! --Jaybird ...see pics below  |
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Jeff Hail Flares and wheel options Sep 25 2007, 01:30 AM
Blood red 914-6gt On my fiberglass flares I can get 9s on the rear. ... Sep 25 2007, 01:59 AM woobn8r 15, 16, 17, 18...they all fit. You just need a tir... Sep 25 2007, 07:53 AM angerosa I almost started a thread like this yesterday. I w... Sep 25 2007, 09:18 AM
Justin Fischer
Any pics of cars with 16s or 17s with flares are ... Sep 25 2007, 12:30 PM
jmmotorsports
I almost started a thread like this yesterday. I ... Sep 25 2007, 07:59 PM Todd Enlund
17x8 &9 235-40 front,255-40 rear.
Jerry
... Sep 25 2007, 08:08 PM angerosa
I almost started a thread like this yesterday. I... Sep 26 2007, 11:34 AM Shivers
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That looks great. Are they RUF's?
They are... Sep 25 2007, 08:10 PM Leo Imperial I love the look. Sep 25 2007, 08:36 PM Twystd1 Jerry,
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My car with AA repro steel flares and 9x17 rears,... Apr 1 2023, 12:02 AM Lou W Damn, some nice looking cars in those pictures. :) Oct 10 2007, 07:41 PM flat4guy 16x7 Mar 31 2023, 08:46 PM flat4guy
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Could fit 17x10 and 17x8 w... Apr 1 2023, 05:22 AM slowrodent @woobn8r is correct..... Any discussion of wheel/... Apr 1 2023, 10:35 AM ssstikircr F: 18x8 225/40-18
R: 18x9.5 255/35-18
Apr 1 2023, 05:11 PM flat4guy
F: 18x8 225/40-18
R: 18x9.5 255/35-18
This i... Apr 14 2023, 09:09 PM mlindner I've got 7 and 8's x 15 Maxilites, running... Apr 15 2023, 09:57 AM burton73
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