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What are the best wheel sizes, for my RSR project?
Hi guys,
I am planning on having my car (backdated 77 Carerra running a 3.2) totally repainted in the new year. I was hoping at the same time I may convert the car to an 73 RSR inspired car. I am going to run SHAW glass panels; wings, duck and rear flares. I was considering a set of lyndsey fuchs but I may go for a set of 18's or 19's off a later model car. What are the ET's on a set of lyndsey fuchs? What wheel sizes should I go for when considering a set of later 18's/19's? Front width, rear width and ET? I have seen that the body shop will require wheels bolted up to help align all of the rear panels correctly. TIA Al
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Don't do it Alam !!
Those RSR look-alikes are going to be two a penny around here...   If you are determined, don't go to anything bigger than 17's.
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Hey Andy,
Ok so where can I get glass bumpers to make the car look like a stock C3.0 but without the weight? Those RSR's look mean as hell though right? Really tempted. Alam
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how about these....
carbon fiber rims & Magnesium centers 
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I have what you need
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/367826-fs-very-rare-nla-porsche-911-rsr-bbs-rims-brand-new-slicks-mounted-post3670501.html#post3670501
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So can anyone suggest the correct size of wheel I would need? ET, width and diameter??
Much appreciated. Al
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The Lindsey brothers know how much backspacing you'll need. That's probably the best way to go, all things considered.
Rota just came out with a 9x11x17 Fuchs lookalikes that aren't as light as the Lindseys, but still look right and are a pretty awesome deal for the money. I've never liked the way 18's, 19's or most aftermarket alternatives to Fuchs look on an early 911 -- but that's just a personal opinion.
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Hey thanks for the response.
I guess it has to be lindsey or rota fox then. However, just out of curiosity what ET or back space do these wheels run?  Al
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