Need advice on rims for 1982 911SC

[Bulletproofauto]

Hi I've also posted this query on another platform.

Just acquired this 1982 SC up here in Canada. I know that 15 inch rims were standard and 16 were an option in 1982. I did notice a sticker in the rear of this car stating the tire size for this particular car is 16 inch.

The car is currently sitting on 16 inch BBS rims with 205/55/16 fronts and 245/50/16 rears.

The previous owner was told that these rims were a factory/dealer option in 1982 and he believes them to be original and therefore just spent a bunch of money having them refinished.

Is this possible? If they are original I suppose I would keep them but I prefer the look of Fuchs.

Also I realize the oem Turbo tail is not stock for an SC and will be removed and posted for sale.

Thanks in advance for any input.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by Bulletproofauto

Hi I've also posted this query on another platform.

Just acquired this 1982 SC up here in Canada. I know that 15 inch rims were standard and 16 were an option in 1982. I did notice a sticker in the rear of this car stating the tire size for this particular car is 16 inch.

The car is currently sitting on 16 inch BBS rims with 205/55/16 fronts and 245/50/16 rears.

The previous owner was told that these rims were a factory/dealer option in 1982 and he believes them to be original and therefore just spent a bunch of money having them refinished.

Is this possible? If they are original I suppose I would keep them but I prefer the look of Fuchs.

Also I realize the oem Turbo tail is not stock for an SC and will be removed and posted for sale.

Thanks in advance for any input.

BBS weren't a factory option but it's very possible that they were a dealer supplied item.

The 'Tea Tray' on the car in the pic above was the factory option tail from that era.

[darrin]

the euro rear bumperettes are not standard for a US (and Canadian?) spec 911sc either. IMO, if you like the look of Fuchs on your 911, get Fuchs -- specifically, get 16x7 fronts and 16x8 (or 16x9) rears. Not original equipment on non-turbo 911s, but look/work great

[911 Rod]

Why change anything?
Those tire sizes indicate these might be 8"/9" wheels which are as wide as you can get without modification. Skinny original FUCH will not fill the wheel wells as nice.
New engine lid will not just drop in and will require fabricating and paint.
Drive it for a while and decide later.
Nice car!