Euromeister wheel, center caps and wheel nuts

[ELUSIVE]

Can anyone confirm that my stock 16" Fuchs center caps and wheel nuts will work with upgraded 17' Euromeister wheels?

Also, can anyone recommend what tire size for standard (non lowered) suspension?
It seems everyone is running completely different sizes.

Thanks

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by ELUSIVE

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Also, can anyone recommend what tire size for standard (non lowered) suspension?
It seems everyone is running completely different sizes.

Thanks

Tires will depend on the wheel specs; width, ET, diameter

[ClickClickBoom]

Originally Posted by ELUSIVE

Can anyone confirm that my stock tires 16" Fuchs center caps and wheel nuts will work with upgraded 17' Euromeister wheels?

Also, can anyone recommend what tire size for standard (non lowered) suspension?
It seems everyone is running completely different sizes.

Thanks

Source for Euromeister?

[ELUSIVE]

Originally Posted by Bill Verburg

Tires will depend on the wheel specs; width, ET, diameter

Wheels are 17x7 ET 23.3 and 17x9 ET 15.
Stock ride height and suspension

[Len 911]

I have euromeister wheels 17..used the original centers and lugs...tires would be up to you for looks..I have the same sizes and the 9's are very close to my oil line in the fender..

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by ELUSIVE

Wheels are 17x7 ET 23.3 and 17x9 ET 15.
Stock ride height and suspension

two ways to go
most efficient and best acceleration, 215/45 & 245/40 x17

w/ a bigger than stock motor, 225/45 & 255/40

[Jp-oh]

Originally Posted by ELUSIVE

Can anyone confirm that my stock tires 16" Fuchs center caps and wheel nuts will work with upgraded 17' Euromeister wheels?

Also, can anyone recommend what tire size for standard (non lowered) suspension?
It seems everyone is running completely different sizes.

Thanks

RE center caps and nuts, yes.

[blucille]

I'm pretty sure your 16" tires will not fit the 17" euromeisters.

Lug nuts and center caps, yes....I had to very gently file a bevel around the opening for the center caps, just the smallest amount, probably just the powdercoat/finish was just a bit too thick for the center caps to fit...

[ELUSIVE]

Originally Posted by blucille

I'm pretty sure your 16" tires will not fit the 17" euromeisters.

Lug nuts and center caps, yes....I had to very gently file a bevel around the opening for the center caps, just the smallest amount, probably just the powdercoat/finish was just a bit too thick for the center caps to fit...

Do you think that duck tape or super glue would assist in getting the 16" tires work on these 17" wheels?

Thanks for the insight on the caps.

[ELUSIVE]

Originally Posted by Bill Verburg

two ways to go
most efficient and best acceleration, 215/45 & 245/40 x17

w/ a bigger than stock motor, 225/45 & 255/40

This is perfect. Thank you!!!

[PFNog]

For what it's worth - I went with the 215/45 & 245/40 x 17 that Bill recommends. Great fit! Here's a picture with them on. (and yes the caps & lug nuts fit no problem).

[ELUSIVE]

That looks fantastic. Thanks PFNog!

[Stuttgart86_3.2]

Originally Posted by PFNog

For what it's worth - I went with the 215/45 & 245/40 x 17 that Bill recommends. Great fit! Here's a picture with them on. (and yes the caps & lug nuts fit no problem).

Did you use any spacers with your set up? I have a targa similar to yours with the Euromeister 17", same tire sizes too and I'm thinking about getting some spacers in the back to push it out just a tad more for looks. Still need to get mine lowered.

[PFNog]

No spacers. Just lowered a little bit.

[Stuttgart86_3.2]

Originally Posted by PFNog

No spacers. Just lowered a little bit.

Sounds good thanks. Looks nice.

[Jonny042]

Another data point: 205/45-17 on 7's ans 255/40-17's on 9's. These tire sizes are IMO the best fit for these wheels on this car (a cruiser).



The autoX car has 225's on 8" (widened from 7) on front and 255 on 9's in the rear.

[Len 911]

255 on 9's , 205 on 7's

[Jonny042]

Originally Posted by Len 911

255 on 9's , 205 on 7's

That's a sharp looking car! Have raised spindles?

[Len 911]

No raised spindles..just lowered..shop said it is not quite euro height..