 914 w/ RD steel flares running 9x16's, What size tires can I get away with? |
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| Luke M |
 Mar 20 2020, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States 
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Like it states.. I got a set of 9x16 factory fuchs that are being redone. I want to get tires mounted while they are at the shop. Thinking 225-50-16 front on 7x16 and 245-50-16's on 9x16's rear. Any one running something like this that can share if any issues please. I know it all depends but I kinda need to make a choice fairly quick here.
I'm gonna get a set of RD steel flares to install so I can work them a little if need be. Thanks, |
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| VegasRacer |
Mar 20 2020, 12:03 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,709 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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225/245 - 50 -16 are the popular choice with 7 & 9's.
They fit fine on most flared 914's, mine included. What brand of tires are you going to be running? |
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| Steve |
Mar 20 2020, 01:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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i'm running 245x40-17 on my 9" Fikse. I was able to fit 255x40x17 Kumho race tires. My Michelin Pilots have an outer curb rib that rubbed on the fender, so I had drop down to 245
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| porschetub |
Mar 20 2020, 10:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,759 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Seem to remember the rear flares need the edges rolled for the wider tyres but not sure about the RD ones.
As the OP will know tire selection is important to retain gearbox ratios and speedo accuracy |
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| r_towle |
Mar 21 2020, 03:04 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,679 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Steve,
Damn nice car, could you post a few more pics from different angles? |
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| Bucci |
Mar 21 2020, 05:30 PM
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Bucci Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 11-August 08 From: Carlsbad,Ca Member No.: 9,407 Region Association: Southern California
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On stock Porsche Fuchs wheels I’m running tires that are.
225/50- 16 front 245/45- 16 rear I’ve got tons of room on the front Porsche factory steel flare, like 2-1/2 inches..! Fuch wheels 8/16 9/16 * Part Numbers: 951.362.117 and 911.362.119 * Set of Four 16" Fuchs Wheels * 8" and 9" in Width * 8" Offset of ET 23.3 * 9" Offset of ET 15 * 4585 & 4885 Date Stamps (Front) * 1002 Date Stamps (Rear)   |
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| iamchappy |
Mar 21 2020, 06:04 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Luke M @ Mar 20 2020, 11:30 AM)  Like it states.. I got a set of 9x16 factory fuchs that are being redone. I want to get tires mounted while they are at the shop. Thinking 225-50-16 front on 7x16 and 245-50-16's on 9x16's rear. Any one running something like this that can share if any issues please. I know it all depends but I kinda need to make a choice fairly quick here. I'm gonna get a set of RD steel flares to install so I can work them a little if need be. Thanks, I have 225 50 16 fronts 245 50 16 back on 8" rims with Conti extreme contacts I have 225 50 16 front and 245 45 16 rear on 9" rims Toyo Ra 1 |
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| Luke M |
Mar 22 2020, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States
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Thanks for the replies.. Looking to see what sizes fit and are available. I'd like to get them mounted once the wheels are redone. I'd like a nice summer tire in 225/245/45/16's. My wheel guy can get pretty much any tire provided it's being made in my size. His shop is usually swamped at this time of the year but not as of lately. I was told weeks for turnaround time vs months as of now. That is provided the state doesn't shut him down. I'll post pics once I get the wheels back.
So for you 914 GT guys what brand are you running ? TIA, |
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