Show me 911s with 8 & 9 x16 Fuchs!

08-30-2003, 05:21 AM

I know this has probably been requested before, but I haven't found anything using the search function.

If you have a picture of a 911 with 8x16 Fuchs at the front and 9x16 at the rear please post it here.

Yes I'm considering replacing my Cup1 replicas, but don't get too excited - I'm still *considering*. BTW if anyone happens to know what offsets are preferred with 8s & 9s please mention it.

ttweed · ttweed's Garage

here's two of my '73- one at Ca. Speedway running the fully polished Fuchs 8 & 9s, and one at Qualcomm Stadium running modular 8 & 9s w/ black centers made up from 6 x 16" Fuchs and BBS barrels.

Offsets are 23mm on the 8x16" 944T Fuchs and 15mm on the 9x16s.

TT

89911 · 08-30-2003, 06:38 AM

Mikkel. I love this request!!

08-30-2003, 07:17 AM

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Originally posted by 89911
Mikkel. I love this request!!

If you can't beat them, join them

Joking aside. I'm very interested in getting forged quality wheels.

TTweed, thanks. Those offsets were also the ones that I could remember. I just wasn't sure.

89911, I love picture 2. Great picture! I guess your car is a low as mine? It really helps make the car look mean.

08-30-2003, 07:20 AM

What about these? They are forged and build from scratch without using donor parts.

Probably very expensive

BTW if anyone has more pics please keep'em coming.

Todd Simpson · 08-30-2003, 08:09 AM

Same set up as Tom's first picture.

Here's a funny one where you can't see the depth of the 9's at all.

08-30-2003, 08:24 AM

CarreraS2 · 08-30-2003, 08:28 AM

Mark, those 9s look like they have the same depth as my 8s.

On 9's, is the additional inch all towards the inside?

Sonic dB · Sonic dB's Garage

7s and 9s. Beefy look. Wheels make all the difference in a lot of way. Highly recommended upgrade.

08-30-2003, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by SoCal911SC
Mark, those 9s look like they have the same depth as my 8s.

On 9's, is the additional inch all towards the inside?

Brian,
Here is a neat chart one of the board members did showing the differences. Sorry, I don't remember who it was , so can't give due credit.

08-30-2003, 11:49 AM

Very nice all. Thanks. Very nice chart also.

D Hanson · 08-30-2003, 12:15 PM

The red convertible is looking good. Are those 15 inch or 16 inch.

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

Be careful how that chart is used, the data is based on bead width not actual width, all the back and front space #S will need to be adjusted to correctly position things.

It is great for comparison though.

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

951 8x16's and 9 x 16's

08-30-2003, 11:40 PM

With 8x16 at the front I would run 225/50x16. Has anyone had problems with that?

I'm running slight negative camber with the Cup1s to avoid rubbing. My guess is that I have to continue with that if I go for 8 & 9x16 Fuchs? I haven't rolled my fenders because I prefer not to do so.

teardrop · 08-31-2003, 03:39 AM

Bill, It was me who created the chart. I did it for the exact reason you state which was just to compare sizes, specifically 8's and 9's. It showed me that visually, from a 'stickyoutness' point of view, there isn't much difference between 8's and 9's. I still got 9's for the rear though

I am interested in your comments though. Is there anything else I could add to it. If you've posted before explaining about this (I've a feeling you have) then can you post a link here.

Cheers

Andy Jones

07:35 AM

Andy,
Your chart is a great tool. Thanks for doing it up.
Mark

KTL · 08-31-2003, 08:47 AM

Nick Moss (nick-moss) has a nice page about the difference between the 16x8 Fuchs and 16x9 Fuchs that would be used for the rear:

http://www.nicholas-moss.co.uk/porsche/carrera/html/rims.html

On his page you'll see that the faces of the 8 & 9 are just the same. So where the 9 is wider than the 8 is in the countersunk lug holes (pushes the wheel outboard if hub depths are same) and added the added width on the inboard side of the rim barrel

Also, the 911 16x7 (+23.3 mm o/s) and the 951/944 Turbo 16x8 (+23.3mm o/s) also look the same on the face side. Once again this is due to the countersunk lug holes on the 8 and the added width on the inboard side of the rim barrel.

I recall some people having a bit of trouble with the 225/50 on the 951 +23.3 o/s Fuchs 8. So a 225/45 may be a better choice. I believe that's what Mike (89911) did. I think fender rolling/shaving and extra camber is a must with the 951 +23.3 o/s 16x8?

08-31-2003, 09:10 AM

I'm a little confused now.

Will a 9 inch Fuchs not stand out further than an 8 inch due to the different offset?

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

yes mine required a little rolling with the 16 x 8 fronts. I have the 225/50 - it was tight - especially on the driver's side - I think 89911 went with a 255/45 - but he's lower than I am too.

I don't think the real difference is the look but rather how the tire sets up on the rim a 225 on a 7" typically has much more "balloon" where the profile of the tire and sidewall is much straighter on the 8". Also think the 8" has more room for bigger brakes - if you are so inclined...