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> 5 lug wheel options, 16 or 17" wheels for stock body?
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post May 17 2004, 12:05 AM
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I got some mille miglia C2 cup replicas that are 17x7.5 with 23mm, and 17x9 rears with 15mm offset and they look like they will fit almost perfectly. I may need a 3-4mm spacer at best.
Sorry, no pictures yet.
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post May 17 2004, 09:35 AM
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I just bought some 993, 17x7" for front & rear. The 9" scared me, I am assuming the 7" will be a no brainer. Now how wide of a tire will work on 7", rear?
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post May 17 2004, 10:26 AM
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for 17x7, I'd go max 225/45/17

I have 17x7s on my Volvo with 225/45/17s and on the front of my 911, I have 17x8s with the same size and brand tire...this size tire fits and performs better on the 8" rim, so I wouldn't try to go with a wider tire on the 7" rim


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post May 17 2004, 03:05 PM
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retro tech,

On a stock fender you will still struggle to get a 225 under a stock fender.. (I believe you may have to resort back to a 205 still)

also, rather than buy lug bolts, if your going to have to use spacers figure out what length and then get the proper length of studs pressed in.... (of course you may have to replace your rear wheel bearings to pull this off)..

just my $.02
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post May 17 2004, 03:22 PM
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I hope I don't end up with 205's, that would defeat the purpose.
I was going to get the studs, but why will this effect my wheel bearings?
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post May 17 2004, 03:24 PM
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because you have to remove the hubs to press the studs in.
you'll, 9 times out of 10, ruin the bearings when removing the hub.
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post May 17 2004, 04:16 PM
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Here is the most authoritative information I have found.

Porsche Wheel Fitment

http://members.rennlist.com/1976c38/index.html

These fitments apply to 911s but early 911s are quite similar to the 914/6

205s on 16 x 7 phone dials look workable

I have a set of BBS 16 x 7/8 (et 23/11) I'm putting on my 914 with 225/50/16 and 245/45/16 but my fenders are NOT quite stock.

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post May 17 2004, 06:04 PM
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Hey, that looks like me trying to pull out the rears. I ended up using front shock that was metal as the wooden bat broke! <_< The shock really did the trick to pull out the rear fenders so the 7x15 Cookies would work but it killed the paint too.

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post May 18 2004, 10:08 PM
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Hey Mueller...
here is what it looks like on the ground...


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post May 18 2004, 10:50 PM
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hey Duffster,
What did you do to your 2.7, and how did you fit the 9" wheels originally? I have the copies of the wheels you have and they are 9" in the back. Can I just roll the fenders like in the pictures?
Thanks Dude!
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post May 18 2004, 10:56 PM
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Duffester,

Thanks for the picture. Those are the wheels I am getting in silver, but all 4 in 7". I was getting worried if I would like them on the non flared body.
They look great. What tires are you running?
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post May 18 2004, 11:03 PM
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Retrotech,
are you getting the ones with the 23mm back spacing? If not you will have to spring more for the larger spacers. Lemme know if yo need the links.
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post May 18 2004, 11:33 PM
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damn, that is a nice looking car....must be a blast !!!!
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post May 19 2004, 12:04 AM
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No, I don't think so. They are 95 993, so they are like 55mm aren't they?
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post May 19 2004, 12:16 AM
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retrotech,
I got mine from a guy off ebay. He lives in TX and sells the wheels in the size and offset I mentioned above with Dunlop sp sport 9000 wheels ballanced, mounted, with brand new lug nuts, delivered to my door for $1250. Seemed like a good deal to me. It was harder, but not impossible to find the wheels with the 23 and 15mm offsets. If you seek you will find. If you want help hit me up. I think these wheels look awsome on our cars.
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post May 19 2004, 12:27 AM
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If you do a search for 87 911 cup 1 or cup 2 wheels you should find that which you are seeking.

One search turned up this:
http://www.americastire.com/dtc/findWheelP...e=17&plusSize=2

these have the 23, 15mm spacing.
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post May 19 2004, 08:51 AM
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Its too late, I have already bid/won the wheels on E Bay.
They are 993 wheels, 17x7, for $300.
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post May 19 2004, 11:49 AM
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Hey retrotech & Dr. Evil...

the magic tire sizes are 235/40ZR17 90W in the rear and 215/45ZR17 87w in front. Dunlop SP Sports...

Getting the 9 inch 993 wheels to fit did a lot of violence to the fenders and paint, and the end result was some burned paint in real hard cornering, so the decision was taken to drop back to the 8's. Could have resolved the clearance issues with the 9's, but I couldn't wait any longer to drive the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)

Since I'm a graduate of the Fuckwythe School of Automotive Maintanence and Design, I'm hatching a plan to do a little more beating on the back fenders before the car goes in for some real paint. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post May 19 2004, 01:54 PM
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retrotech,
$300 is a great deal and that will offset any cost for spacers and such. Congradulations!

Duffster,
ya, I'm ganna beat the shit out of it till it fits. I dont want huge flares, just subtle ones that fit the 9" perfect. I aint driving anytime soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
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post May 20 2004, 12:23 AM
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So lets assume my e bay wheel deal goes through. Next question, will 225 work & fit on 7" rims in stock fenders, front & rear?
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