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> Fuchs wheel opinions needed, which sizes and widths?, List your Fuchs size choices and reasons!
Which 'fuchs' wheels would you go with on a GT flared tribute?
Choose below: Fuchs front, rear widths and diameters
Fuchs 7" front and 7" rear x 15" dia. (similar to 916) [ 5 ] ** [6.94%]
Fuchs 7" front and 8" rear x 15" dia. (similar to Eric Shea's period correct GT tribute) [ 19 ] ** [26.39%]
Fuchs 7" front and 9" rear x 15" dia. [ 2 ] ** [2.78%]
Fuchs 8" front and 8" rear x 15" dia. [ 3 ] ** [4.17%]
Fuchs 8" front and 9" rear x 15" dia. [ 3 ] ** [4.17%]
Fuchs 7" front and 7" rear x 16" dia. [ 7 ] ** [9.72%]
Fuchs 7" front and 8" rear x 16" dia. [ 18 ] ** [25.00%]
Fuchs 7" front and 9" rear x 16" dia. [ 4 ] ** [5.56%]
Fuchs 8" front and 8" rear x 16" dia. [ 2 ] ** [2.78%]
Fuchs 8" front and 9" rear x 16" dia. [ 9 ] ** [12.50%]
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gothspeed
post Feb 22 2018, 01:07 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 22 2018, 10:43 AM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 22 2018, 01:14 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 22 2018, 09:38 AM) *

8x15’s are pretty cheap, 7x15’s are getting pricey. 9x15 are just expensive.
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Due to tire options and wanting to keep the drivetrain and un-sprung weight on the lighter end of the scale ... it appears 7s and 8s are winning out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) .... I also do not want to tax the chassis and suspension too much with excessively wide/soft rubber. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
another (7s & 8s x 15):

I'm doing a set of 7&8x15 for the flared car and maybe a set of 6x15 for my narrow body 3.2 with soft sticky tires for playtime. I'm not worried about the chassis or suspension. It's a Porsche. It's meant to be driven hard. If I do over tax it, I'll fix it.

sounds great .... I like being able to break loose when needed .... 7s & 8s with 205/50-15 and 225/50-15 and AA traction rating are plenty for a small, 45 year old, street car that weighs 2k-ish pounds ....... my GT tribute will be a driver as much as possible, though I know it will find a way to break in one way or another ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

another GT pic! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Feb 23 2018, 10:56 AM
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A black -6 with FUCHS, Front is 16×8 (944 Turbo), Rear is 16×9 (930 Turbo) and obviously wheels have RSR finish, by Weidman (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)


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post Feb 26 2018, 10:36 AM
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8s and 9s x 15 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Feb 26 2018, 06:37 PM
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I have a narrow body 914 and I can fit 16x7's front and rear, so if you go out of your way to install flares it only makes sense to use wheels that will fit correctly with your flares. So 15x8 or 16x8 in the front and 15x9 or 16x9 in the rear should work. Otherwise, what's the point of flaring the fenders if you're going to run narrow, goofy looking wheels? And if you can fit even wider wheels, do it, these cars look best with the entire wheel well filled....
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post Feb 27 2018, 01:37 AM
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Not Fuch's but same offsets....my work in progress on 8 and 9in Group 4 Wheels with Michelin TB15's..
sitting high with no drivetrain (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 27 2018, 07:14 AM
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 16 2018, 01:54 PM) *

QUOTE(Racer @ Jan 19 2018, 03:12 PM) *

It all depends on tire availability.. which could be limited in both 15" and 16" diameters.

That said, I liked one I saw with 8x15 fronts and 9x16 rears.

hmm, I wonder if this awesome yellow gt has 8x15 front and 9x16 rear? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


I had a few photos of this car from the November 2013 HSR Daytona. Rears look like Minilites.



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post Feb 27 2018, 02:41 PM
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more! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Feb 27 2018, 10:09 PM
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 23 2018, 08:56 AM) *

A black -6 with FUCHS, Front is 16×8 (944 Turbo) Rear is 16×9 (930 Turbo) and obviously wheels have RSR finish, by Weidman (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

Love this set up! What do you think the tire sizes are?
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post Feb 28 2018, 05:54 AM
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QUOTE(Mercurial @ Feb 27 2018, 08:09 PM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 23 2018, 08:56 AM) *

A black -6 with FUCHS, Front is 16×8 (944 Turbo) Rear is 16×9 (930 Turbo) and obviously wheels have RSR finish, by Weidman (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

Love this set up! What do you think the tire sizes are?


Probably 225/245.

I had some identical wheels for a while and maybe those are them! With my Tangerine flares and customized suspension, the 951 16x8 fronts just wouldn't clear so I went down to 15's. I thought about keeping the 16's in back but not sure a short enough tire was/is available.
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post Feb 28 2018, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Feb 28 2018, 03:54 AM) *

QUOTE(Mercurial @ Feb 27 2018, 08:09 PM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 23 2018, 08:56 AM) *

A black -6 with FUCHS, Front is 16×8 (944 Turbo) Rear is 16×9 (930 Turbo) and obviously wheels have RSR finish, by Weidman (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

Love this set up! What do you think the tire sizes are?


Probably 225/245.

I had some identical wheels for a while and maybe those are them! With my Tangerine flares and customized suspension, the 951 16x8 fronts just wouldn't clear so I went down to 15's. I thought about keeping the 16's in back but not sure a short enough tire was/is available.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) yes, from appearance they look like 225/50-16 and 245/45-16. though I couldn't zoom in clearly on any pics of the tires (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Feb 28 2018, 06:10 PM
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here is a -6 with some extra money put into it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

7s and 8s x 15


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post Feb 28 2018, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Feb 28 2018, 03:54 AM) *


Probably 225/245.

I had some identical wheels for a while and maybe those are them! With my Tangerine flares and customized suspension, the 951 16x8 fronts just wouldn't clear so I went down to 15's. I thought about keeping the 16's in back but not sure a short enough tire was/is available.

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 28 2018, 08:14 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) yes, from appearance they look like 225/50-16 and 245/45-16. though I couldn't zoom in clearly on any pics of the tires (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Thanks guys! I've decided to go with 951 16x8 fronts and 930 16x9 rears. 225/50-16 and 245/45-16, respectively. Tires will be mounted to the wheels tomorrow. Test fit on Friday.
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post Mar 1 2018, 09:42 AM
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Probably 225/245.

I had some identical wheels for a while and maybe those are them! With my Tangerine flares and customized suspension, the 951 16x8 fronts just wouldn't clear so I went down to 15's. I thought about keeping the 16's in back but not sure a short enough tire was/is available.

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 28 2018, 08:14 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) yes, from appearance they look like 225/50-16 and 245/45-16. though I couldn't zoom in clearly on any pics of the tires (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Thanks guys! I've decided to go with 951 16x8 fronts and 930 16x9 rears. 225/50-16 and 245/45-16, respectively. Tires will be mounted to the wheels tomorrow. Test fit on Friday.

I personally would go with 225/45-16 and 245/45-16 if running 8 & 9 x 16 fuchs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
that would make the front tire a tad smaller diameter which helps in a few areas. Like more clearance for turning (less possibility of rubbing) and better bump steer effect if lowered (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Here is a GT illustration with 7s and 8s x 15 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)


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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Mar 1 2018, 07:42 AM) *

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Probably 225/245.

I had some identical wheels for a while and maybe those are them! With my Tangerine flares and customized suspension, the 951 16x8 fronts just wouldn't clear so I went down to 15's. I thought about keeping the 16's in back but not sure a short enough tire was/is available.

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 28 2018, 08:14 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) yes, from appearance they look like 225/50-16 and 245/45-16. though I couldn't zoom in clearly on any pics of the tires (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Thanks guys! I've decided to go with 951 16x8 fronts and 930 16x9 rears. 225/50-16 and 245/45-16, respectively. Tires will be mounted to the wheels tomorrow. Test fit on Friday.

I personally would go with 225/45-16 and 245/45-16 if running 8 & 9 x 16 fuchs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
that would make the front tire a tad smaller diameter which helps in a few areas. Like more clearance for turning (less possibility of rubbing) and better bump steer effect if lowered (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Here is a GT illustration with 7s and 8s x 15 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

Thanks for the heads up. I have a pair of 7x16 just in case there's an issue with rubbing.
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post Mar 2 2018, 02:56 PM
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another with lower profile tires in front. I don't know what size the tires are


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post Mar 2 2018, 05:21 PM
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that looks like the Meaney GT after he sold it,, got a black paint job...long ago
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More!! I believe the blue car has 17" wheels


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I like the blue car's color and the 17's do look nice. I had 17's for awhile and always had an issue with the wheels rubbing on the flares because they were so tall.
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post Mar 5 2018, 12:17 PM
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I like the blue car's color and the 17's do look nice. I had 17's for awhile and always had an issue with the wheels rubbing on the flares because they were so tall.

We run into that on 911’s, especially widebody. Our cars were designed around the smaller wheels with fatter tires. It’s a different profile than large wheels with low pro tires. On one widebody 911 we build, the body had to sit up very high to fit the wheels. It was what the customer speced and he was very tall but it was really noticeable next to another 911. Russo, who’s probably 5’5”, called it the Paris Dakar special. Even though everyone on pelican champions 17” wheels, those extra two inches make a difference. New cars are obviously designed around a very different profile.
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post Mar 5 2018, 05:06 PM
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Found another pic of the blue car with 17"

I agree with mepstein, 17" is too large for such a small car. Appearance wise, 16" is max diameter on a 914 IMO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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