Can you fit 17x9 16mm on the fronts?

[baq911]

Im trying to achieve a Jack Olsen-ish look (hi jack). I have a 77 911 widebody non turbo with flared fenders. Im wondering if I can fit the 17x9 with 16mm offset in the fronts safely without any rubbage? later I plan on hunting for deep rears. What do you think? - If I'm on the wrong track please tell me the wheel size and offset I should be searching for. Thanks!
-Baker.

The look I want:

[PcarPhil]

Originally Posted by baq911

I have a 77 911 widebody non turbo with flared fenders. Im wondering if I can fit the 17x9 with 16mm offset in the fronts safely without any rubbage?

Yes it can be done fairly easily. I've done it myself. That's about the perfect offset for your fitment.

[rnln]

tire size also matter. I forgot what it is on mine. If you need it, let me know. I will look.

[baq911]

sweet, so that will fit the fronts? do you have pics with that setup? thanks.

[baq911]

yes any detailed info will be greatly appreciated!

[PcarPhil]

255/40/17 is the tire size I ran up front with no problems. I did remove the evap canister and windshield washer tank in the left fender to prevent rubbing (though I'm not 100% sure this is necessary). 235/40/17 and 225/45/17 are other easy sizes to run. In the rear you can run lots of sizes from 275-315. Hmm...lets see what I can dig up for pics.

First off here's mb911's '77 widebody 911 with 255/40/17 and 275/40/17 tires on 9&11x17 Alton Fuchs:







Then there's my project car - a '77 with earlier widebody bodywork.

The first pic is with 9&11x17 TruDesign/Lindsay weldup Fuchs with 255/40/17 and 275/40/17 tires.



The rest of the pics are with 9&10.5 Alton Fuchs

[rnln]

baq,
I have 255/45/17 on the front and it rubs to the inner wheel well on max turn. Also on the kick panel and fender lips. When I change tires, I would do 255/40/17.
On wheel's specs. Look at pictures bellow. Hope this helps.

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