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What size wheel spacers?
I finally got a set of fuch"s my tire size's are255/55 16 and 225/50 16. What would be the best size wheel spacer to put on to fill the wheel well better?
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10-19-2003, 02:49 PM
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It'll help if you can tell us what kind of 911 you're putting the wheels on.
Is it an SC/Carrera or turbo/widebody car?
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10-19-2003, 03:16 PM
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Yes I guess it would sorry about that.
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10-19-2003, 03:21 PM
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EDIT: Just noticed your tire sizes. What are the wheel sizes? From the tire sizes listed, I assume they are 7's & 8's or 7's & 9's. If that is the case, then you shouldn't need any spacers! If they are 16x6's&7's, then you are running tires that are too big (should be 205's & 225's). Even on a 9" Fuchs, 255 is pushing it. With 6's & 7's (and correct tire sizes), you should be able to go up to 28mm on the rears, with modest camber and ride height (say, -1.5 and 24.75" fender height) without rolling the lips and/or rubbing issues. You can probably run 32mm+ if you are running around -1.8+ negative camber. As far as the fronts go, you can get away with a 7-8mm spacer between the hub and rim. If you go any larger, you will need longer studs.
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If you're running 225/255 tires, then I'd assume you have 8-inch (or 9-inch) rear wheels, and probably 7-inchers in front. I don't see why you would need (or possibly fit) spacers with that combo.
What size Fuchs did you get?
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BK .... Please let me know what spacers you go with as I am looking at doing the same. I have the factory 6/16 and 7/16 on my 84SC Targa Have you seen the spacers on E-Bay?
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10-19-2003, 04:50 PM
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When I bought the car it came with 7&8 x16 bbs wheels with the 205/55 and 225/50 tires. Since then I purchased 6 & 7 x16 fuch's and put the same tires on the fuch''s. So should I have
205's & 225's instead? What will the oversize tires o ? |
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10-19-2003, 05:11 PM
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BK ... I just looked at the engine compartment of my 84 Targa. The factory tires are 205-55-16 front and 225-50-16 rear. Sounds like you are in good shape.
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10-19-2003, 05:24 PM
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thanks for the info I will let you know what I get
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10-19-2003, 06:07 PM
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