More info about this 16x8 Fuch/Tire setup?

[Sean A]

Found this picture while looking through some narrow body fitment threads. As far as i know, this is a custom built 16x8. Any more info on what its offset/backspacing and tire size are?



I am considering building some custom 3pc wheels for my narrow body 74, but my wheel sizes are limited, since i cannot run super wide rims. An 8 inch rim is about as wide as i can go, and i love the dish and look of this setup. Any more info about this or other 8 inch narrow body setups?

[smokintr6]

I don't know that wheel by looking at it, but I will offer this and I don't mean to be down on your idea:

Why build custom 16x8" wheels when 944 turbo 8's already fit the bill and are available at a cost that I would guess is less than a custom wheel? I guess I could understand building a 17" wheel because the tire choices are WAY better than the 16's. If you are thinking about building a 17, be sure you can do it cheper than the ones that Zuffenhaus builds, because frankly they look awesome, and they are already available.

By the way the 8" 951 wheel is the back wheel, but you mount it on the front of a 911.

Best of luck

Here is a photo of 8" 951 wheels on the front of a narrow car. The rears are 930 wheels (9").

[smokintr6]

... and all I wanted to say was: don't reinvent the wheel

[IROC]

I have 8x16s on the front of my car. They are HRE Fuchs replicas. I did it back in the day when 245/45s were readily available and were about the widest tire one could fit in the front.

I'd have to measure again to make sure, but mine have a backspacing af about 5". Not a great pic, but: