RSR with vented flairs-What wheels are you using??

[fastbacker]

GT Racing sells 14" rear rsr quarters. Rennspeed sells 15". AIR sells 13" and 15".

I have a set of Forgelines in (11X17 & 9X17) that will probably work for you with 1" front spacers (turbo) and non turbo rear suspention if you're using the 13" rear flares. If you're using the 14 or 15 quarters then you'd need spacers and/or turbo trailing arms. These wheels are set up for the wide body rsr with not that much backspacing. I'd sell them for $1000 plus shipping.

BTW, tires are way cheaper for these wheels than wider ones.

Send me an e-mail if interested.

Craig Backer
craigbacker@hotmail.com

[fastbacker]

I just reread and noticed you are using the 14" rear quarters. In that case, you'd need 1" spacers front and rear with a non turbo suspension.

[skinnerd]

Maybe you can get Lindsey to build you a wider wheel than what they advertise?

Has anybody made such an inquiry?

[wachuko]

Originally posted by 911teo
Correct... but the wheels above can be had with normal Porsche 5 lugs hub.

I agree... the centerlock hub+wheel is very expensive.

I am a big fan of the Lindsey wheels (I have them on my car right now in RSR/IROC finish.
BUT the P2s go out to max 11x17 and the P3 to 12x17. Still a little skinny for our man...

EDIT: I just noticed you know that too...

How easy it is to move away from the defined course...

The inspiration for my project is the car in the photo. So I will look for those with the normal 5 lug setup but in 17" instead of 15" simply to make it easier to find tires...

I will need help with the specs of the wheel... Are you going with 17"s? What offset? Does offset changes when going from the centerlock hub setup to the 5 lug setup?I would like to bolt it to the standard SC hub.

I know you might not have all the answers... just asking in case you do or someone else from the forum can chime in.

Thank you as well to those that have sent PM. I was able to find some very useful info on what I want to build.

The car for my inspiration was profiled in Excellence Aug 2006. So I will be going through my pile of Excellence in search for it.

There were 2 RSR versions: 1972-73 based on the homoligation 2.7RS, these cars were T bar suspention, 917 brakes, 9&11x15 fuchs, 2.8L twin plug high butterfly,long hood bodywork.

The 1974-75 were Coil over, centerlock, 3.0 twin plug slidevalve, forged mag 10,5&14x15, short hood bodywork.

The 72 cars had the 9 & 11" flares while the 74 cars had the 11 &14" flares with the vents.


Thank you all again.

[PcarPhil]

Originally posted by wachuko
I want the car to look correct... meaning that it should resemble the original car... but I do not want a complete-last-the-last-bolt replica... that means center hubs, 15K –15”wheels!!, tires that are very difficult to find…

I probably made the mistake of going too wide… should have stayed with the RSR narrower look… but too late now.

The photos I have seen of cars like these have the wheels like the photo I posted or some sort of BBS wheel…

I just realized that I am not even at the slippery slope... I am in a roller coaster going up the incline....

Man! I really wanted some Fuch styled wheels under there

IMO I think you should consider selling your 11" and 14" RSR body panels and go with 9" and 11" RSR panels.

It's not too late now. If $$$ is a concern you will be far ahead by going with smaller flares before you begin the installation.

Also, just in case you haven't seen this link, here ya go!
http://www.pbase.com/slidevalve911rsr/911rsr_factory_cars

[Lukesportsman]

http://www.vintagewheelsus.com/products.html

Just another option if for the look. They are bolt on pin drive rims.


Whoops, sorry. They are the right look but don't come wide enough. They are even available in multiple diameters.

[wachuko]

Originally posted by Kaefer
IMO I think you should consider selling your 11" and 14" RSR body panels and go with 9" and 11" RSR panels.

It's not too late now. If $$$ is a concern you will be far ahead by going with smaller flares before you begin the installation.

Also, just in case you haven't seen this link, here ya go!
http://www.pbase.com/slidevalve911rsr/911rsr_factory_cars

Thank you for the link. Got it in my bookmarks.

I decided on BBS replicas 11,14x17" with anodized black centers and polished lips.

[fastbacker]

Have you looked into street tires for those wheels?

[gumba]

You could have Harvey Weidman (Weidman's wheels) weld up some 9" or 10"x15"'s for the front and 13"x15" Fuchs for the rears. These are weld ups. He can do different offsets. Use the Michelin Vintage Racing 255 or 285 for the fronts and 335/15's for the rears.

[wachuko]

Originally posted by fastbacker
Have you looked into street tires for those wheels?

Doing that now. Sent a few emails to see what is available for the street. Thanks.

[wachuko]

A few alternatives... the hard part is finding street tires for the 14"... nothing yet...

[wachuko]

Lousy photo manipulating I know... but trying to see how it would look with fuchs...

[wachuko]

Sorry to revive old threads... but is along the same lines...

1. What would be the part number for the trailing arms folks are recommending I go with???
2. What are the differences from what I have?
3. Why is this change recommended?
4. Is this a bolt on type of change? Or do I need to look into welding mounts?

Just trying to gather all the data/facts before I make any changes....

[alfa11]

Watchuco,

Thought I'd give you inspiration with this, my 78 930 that I built. I had the hub adapters machined and the company still has the data files. The wheels are original RSR purchased on Ebay for $1300 for the set

[alfa11]

OK, now you have no excuses (except for the cost)

http://www.pbase.com/slidevalve911rsr/for_sale_rsr_wheels_reproductions

Cheers,
Paul

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by alfa11

OK, now you have no excuses (except for the cost)

http://www.pbase.com/slidevalve911rsr/for_sale_rsr_wheels_reproductions

Cheers,
Paul

Paul,

Thank you! But finding tires must be a pita... What are you doing for tires? Are you using the car for the street or track only??

[alfa11]

Street car only, often a daily driver.

I grabbed the last set of Yokahama AVS available in 2001.

I no longer own the car (biggest mistake of my life) the new owner uses a hard compound vintage race tire. Not sure which type, he went through several suppliers before he found one that would last a couple of years. If you decide to go the wide 15" style I will contact new owner to find out what he's running.

Cheers,
Paul