will 16" fuchs fit a 77' narrow body?

twobone · twobone's Garage

Will these wheels and tires fit on a 1977 narrow body S?

16" by 6" Fuchs Tires - 205/50/16

16" by 7" Fuchs Tires - 225/50/16

I've got a potential buyer for my fuchs and he's concerned about rubbing.

Any clearance issues?

Mike

71T Targa · 10-14-2004, 04:40 PM

I have 16x6's and 7's with 205/55/16 all around on my '71. Needed to roll the fender lips in the rear. Still rubs some up in the fender well.

MotoSook · 10-14-2004, 05:01 PM

225 in the back will be a tight fit..might have to roll and stretch the fender...I had 205 on all four corners.

Eli K · 10-14-2004, 05:13 PM

I'd stick with 15s...

Yellowbird RS · 10-14-2004, 05:32 PM

205 all around.

GMR911 · 10-14-2004, 07:03 PM

I have 16x6's with 205/55/16s at all 4 corners on a 77 911S. No problems at all. I think the 225's on 16 x 7 in the rear would be a promblem, Jerry

Oldporsche · 10-14-2004, 07:45 PM

6X16's all way around. You can get 7's in the rear when you use the offset to the inside however, I don't know of anything in the 16's that will do that. There are some special offset 7X15's that will do that.

Good luck,
David Duffield

tangerine911e · 10-14-2004, 08:16 PM

Tight fit but can be done. Generally needs upgraded t bars and anti roll bars to make it work. Rolling of the fenders may be needed, but all depends on the car.

Ash