RS flares and wheels combination question

[Kidasters]

To start - yes, I did a search. While I saw some pictures, I'm not sure I saw commentary that I was looking for.

I recently purchased some RS flares for my 84 Targa (thanks Don). Since I am going to do paint/bodywork in the spring, it's a good time to be adding flares.

My question is - what should I do about wheels? Right now, I'm running the stock 15 Fuchs, which I think are 7's or 8's (I'm not sure, as I am far from home right now, and can't run out to the garage and check). I'd like to stay with fuchs - as I like the look. Do I go to 16x9's? Do I just get spacers for what I have?

Opinions and pictures wanted.

Thanks,

Ken

[RSTarga]

On your 84 you should have 16's. For a stock look 6 and 7 are stock.

[Todd Simpson]

RS flares are the same width as what you have now, why switch?

[Oh Haha]

16x9s will fit nicely under your flares. You might want to consider going to 17 inch wheels, though. The tire selection to properly fit 9 inch wheels is getting slim.
The 17 inch versions offer much more selection.

+1 to what Todd stated.

[Kidasters]

Good question. Let me check.

Thanks,

Ken

[Staylo]

You bought RS flares for a 84 Carrera?

[Kidasters]

Hey - c'mon - we all make mistakes.

[Oh Haha]

Don't sweat it, brother.

Put 'em up for sale on the Pelican classifieds and use the $$$ to buy new wheels.


Problem solved.

[Kidasters]

Nah - seller hasn't shipped them yet, and he's a pelican. I'm pretty sure that all this will cost me are some electrons, and some knowledge.

Just more money to put towards he the ducktail I'm buying.

Thanks guys.

Ken

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by Staylo

You bought RS flares for a 84 Carrera?

+1 same fender depth......