wheel fitments for 1977 widebody project

[911to930project]

I'm trying to get a set of wheels for my '77 911 widebody project. Can anyone tell me the correct fitments for a set wheels once I get the 930 flares installed without relying on spacers?

Also, I'm thinking of getting 17" rims, but I'm not certain what widths to get for the front and rear. Should I go with 17x7s and 17x8s? How about 17x8s and 17x9s?

Should I even go to 17"? A friend said I should go to 16" since it would be cheaper in buying a set of tires and they provide a more comfortable ride? Another friend told me to go to 18", since everyone seems to be upgrading to 18".

Your assistance in this matter would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

[RarlyL8]

17s or 18s offer more tire sizes.
Use 9" front and 11" rear widths to fill the space.

[widebody911]

I have 3 sets of wheels/tires.

7 & 9 x16 w/RE-730's for the street
7 & 9 x16 w/V700's for the track
9x16 & 11x17 w/A032R's for the track - thinking about going to V700's

I use a 2" spacer for the 9's, and 1 1/2" for the 11's - I spec'd the spacer to match the wheels, not the other way 'round If I had a buncha cash laying around, I'd get 2 sets similar to what Jack was running, and ditch the spacers.

[Jocke]

Looking for a comfortable ride: Go with 16"

Peronally I dont have my Porsche to take a comfortable ride so I got 18"

I mean handling is everything according to a Porsche!

I say go for 18 or 19".

I got 18 x 8,5 & 18 x 10 but itīs room for wider wheels.

/Jocke

[nick-moss]

What hubs are you running? If Turbo 930, then you don't need spacers to run 8 & 9" Fuchs, and you can go to 9 and 11"