16 X 7 fuchs replica in 36mm offset

[jimaushea]

I posted this subject yesterday in the "for sale" forum but no responses so I'll try here.
This wheel, OE or replica, is sold in a 23mm offset which means all of that extra inch goes to the outside compared to the OE fuchs 16 X 6. I want a wider sheel, partly so the rim is angled like the back (I want to use 16 X 8s there) and because the factory tires sizes (205/55 & 225/50) look better on the 1 inch wider wheel. The problem is that with all the offset going to the OS there might be clearance issue when "turning in" as well as exposing the sides to road debris (I'd appreciate input from people who have these wider rims on the front about these issues). A solution would be for someone to offer a 16 X 7 fuchs-style wheel with a 36MM offset which would split that extra inch between inside and out and still maintain the same tread position as the 16 X 6 OE. I wonder if any of you have thought about this too?

[juanbenae]

it could be it was a holiday yesterday, there's not much of a market for your wheel or a number of other reasons why your add was not replied too. with that said what if everybody that did not get classified add satisfaction after one day posted in the tech section?

I suggest chaos very well could ensue.

[darrin]

juanbenae -- don't believe Jim (OP) is trying to sell anything, but instead is inquiring into whether replica 16x7 Fuchs are available in a shallower offset that would minimize the potential for fender rubbing that some of us running standard offset 16x7 Fuchs run into. Since Jim's technical inquiry is essentially OT in the classified section, seems appropriate for him to redirect his technical question to the 911 tech forum and abandon his request for tech advice he originally made in the classified section . . .

Jim - will shoot you pics of my front 16x7 Fuchs as requested once I get my targa back -- don't believe this is will be as much of an issue for you as you think it might be

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by jimaushea

I posted this subject yesterday in the "for sale" forum but no responses so I'll try here.
This wheel, OE or replica, is sold in a 23mm offset which means all of that extra inch goes to the outside compared to the OE fuchs 16 X 6. I want a wider sheel, partly so the rim is angled like the back (I want to use 16 X 8s there) and because the factory tires sizes (205/55 & 225/50) look better on the 1 inch wider wheel. The problem is that with all the offset going to the OS there might be clearance issue when "turning in" as well as exposing the sides to road debris (I'd appreciate input from people who have these wider rims on the front about these issues). A solution would be for someone to offer a 16 X 7 fuchs-style wheel with a 36MM offset which would split that extra inch between inside and out and still maintain the same tread position as the 16 X 6 OE. I wonder if any of you have thought about this too?

On the front of a 911 tere is a max of ~3.5" frontspace and a ,max of ~5.75" backspace
a Fuchs 7ET23.3 has 2.93" f/s & 4.77" b/s
the same wheel w/ ET36 has 2.43" f/s & 5.27" b/s

add a 205 tire to either of the above and you add ~.2" on either side which is getting close to the max, a shorter tire would have more breathing room than a taller tire, Depending on ride height and suspension spec many have issues w/ a 205/55 on a 7ET23.3 x16.

use a 225 instead of a 205 and you are at or above the max limit and will need to do commensurately more to fit them.

[jimaushea]

thanks Darrin...you're always there! (and your response is "spot on!)

[jimaushea]

and Bill - you're considered the natl "pelican wheel expert" (though Darrin I think is pretty close too).. so I greatly appreciate your input here too