wheels options for 1970 t

[nhs15]

Doing some refurbishment and light mods to a new to me irish green 1970 911 t coupe, pretty stock as is. Has steel wheels (which I'll keep) but I want rsr look fuchs. Is 15x6 all around the largest I can go or will 15x7 fit in the rear? Don't want to roll fenders. Braid has a 15x6 and 7 rsr finish but its not "deep dish". I'd also like to go with a beefy sidewall tire kinda like Magus Walker's 277 car before he switched to the urban outlaw wheels. And which tires are a whole separate question.. Thanks

[Flojo]

front 6x15
rear max 7x15

because: best look.

[kenikh]

7s all around on a narrow body car fits fine and looks *****in. You can fit anything from 185s to 205s.

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[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by nhs15

Doing some refurbishment and light mods to a new to me irish green 1970 911 t coupe, pretty stock as is. Has steel wheels (which I'll keep) but I want rsr look fuchs. Is 15x6 all around the largest I can go or will 15x7 fit in the rear? Don't want to roll fenders. Braid has a 15x6 and 7 rsr finish but its not "deep dish". I'd also like to go with a beefy sidewall tire kinda like Magus Walker's 277 car before he switched to the urban outlaw wheels. And which tires are a whole separate question.. Thanks

Easiest no hassle fit is the oe sizes 6ET36 x15 w/ 185/70 tires

7RET23.3 can be fitted at either end, not much issue w/ normal tires sizes in front but you have to watch the height vs width of the tire in back.

At normal ride height w/ standard suspension a 215/60 on 7ET23.3 will rub at full compression, the rub is well up into the rear fender not at the lip. This tells me that it is a tire height problem. 215/60 x15 is ~25" tall & has a s/w of ~8.7"

a 205/50x15 @~23.1" OD & s/w 8.5" would be no problem , but the speedo would be way off if that's a concern.

a 225/50 x15 @23.8"OD & s/w 9.1 would be ok, I see lots of these at the track

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

Also, maybe check out our wheel fitment guide for additional input on sizing: Wheel Fitment and Spacing Guide - Pelican Parts. Be sure to share pictures with us once you get it figured out!

[bkreigsr]

Some of the earlier cars (my '73) can vary side-to-side clearance as much as 3-4mm.
So if the 205's on 15x7's fit nicely on the left - you may still need a tweak on the right.
I trimmed about 1/8" off the actual lip with a Dremel.
YMMV
Bill K

[nhs15]

So front 15x6 +35 with 205/55 is a definite fit. 15x7 might fit too with same tire.

Would rear 15x7 +48 7R with 225/50 fit?

Bill what is that s/w measurement you mentioned?

Don't really mind speedo being off.

[bkreigsr]

Simply stated, all Porsches are not created equal.
Right side tolerance (from centerline) is often different then left side.

[kenikh]

^^^SO TRUE^^^ I've seen 3/4" factory variance from side to side.

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[darrin]

given tire limitations on 15" wheels you might want to consider going with 16" fuchs, as the 16" size opens up a LOT more options.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by nhs15

So front 15x6 +35 with 205/55 is a definite fit. 15x7 might fit too with same tire.

Would rear 15x7 +48 7R with 225/50 fit?

Bill what is that s/w measurement you mentioned?

Don't really mind speedo being off.

Fuchs 6 have ET36

15x6 +36 with 205/55 is a definite fit. 15x7 might fit too with same tire.

yes and yes

s/w - section width

205/55 is 23.9" OD, 8.4" s/w, 7" t/w

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by darrin

given tire limitations on 15" wheels you might want to consider going with 16" fuchs, as the 16" size opens up a LOT more options.

In some sizes, yes, but no in all

It's surprising but most sizes of hp tires are limited to only a few choices no matter 15, 16, 17 or 18, You get more choice when you expand to a/s or less performance oriented tires

[kenikh]

And 16s look like ass on an early narrow body car.

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[Sporttracguy]

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16X7"

[blucille]

I have a full set of 15x7's that were on my 72t when I bought it, with new tires 3 years ago. Search my user name for an old ad that shows then. I'm in NJ so it's an easy pickup.

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by kenikh

And 16s look like ass on an early narrow body car.

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Really?


Looks ok to me.

[kenikh]

To each their own

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[bkreigsr]

Originally Posted by Bill Verburg

s/w - section width

Oh - the aspect ratio !!

Thanks
Bill K

[SWS911]

I would go with the fuchs reps in a deep 6 and 7R x 15 from gearheadgreg and it would look sooo right without spending a crap load of $$$ on the originals. These style wheels were on '70 - '71 P-cars and would look period correct.

[bkreigsr]

16x6's on a narrow body.....
.........depends on how they are painted.

Bill K