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Quick wheel fitment question...
Hi all,
Quick question. Will 5.5 X 14 in. Fuch wheels fit my '66 912 without using wheel spacers. I have a line on some to replace my steel wheels but don't want the extra expense of spacers. Thanks, Frank |
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10-14-2002, 05:01 PM
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I'm not 100% but I have seen a set on a 68 911 which I'm sure didn't have any spacers.
Maybe you should also post this question on the 911 list. HTH Alan.UK |
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10-14-2002, 11:03 PM
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I once ran 6"x15" fuchs on my 69,912, no problems.
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10-15-2002, 06:11 AM
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I would say yes but I'm not sure of the 14inch off set. Chas mentiions he has used 6inch fuchs I've also had 7's and 8's on the rear on a 69 912 I once bought.
Heres 14's on my new car. Its a 1971 911 E. HTH Alan.UK 
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10-15-2002, 06:21 AM
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912 wheel fitment.
Thanks guys. Nice look on hte red 911, Alan. The windmills really make the car.
Frank |
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10-15-2002, 04:21 PM
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Alan,
Come to think of it, how in hell did you get 7s and 8s on a 912? Maybe because the wheel base was longer on the later 60s cars? Did you roll the fenders or have flairs? WOW. Regards, Frank |
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10-15-2002, 04:24 PM
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Hi Frank
If you have a look at this link you can see the 7 and 8's. Rim size Lets us know how you get on. Alan.UK |
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10-15-2002, 10:45 PM
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Frank,
Perhaps Alan has been able to run 7 and 8's due to the flared fenders on the 69, 912, models from 66 thru 68 did not have such a feature. Chas. 69/912 |
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10-16-2002, 05:49 AM
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Chas,
Right you are. No flares. I think I'm going to buy them from a salvage yard I know and see if they fit. I can return them but ask the questions to avoid having to bring them back. Now I'm sure the 5.5 x 14 would fit but they are a distance away and that makes me a little nervous as I can't judge condition and certainly can't return them. Ah, the fear of getting burned....... Thanks, Frank |
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10-16-2002, 05:16 PM
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Hey Guys,
Just a quick note to let you folks know how things worked out. I got the Fuchs wheels in 7 and 8 in x 15s and they actually worked!! Good thing as they were in excellent condition. They have black centers with polished edges and painted center caps. The 7 x 15s have 205/55s and the 8x 15s have 215/60s. The clearance on the front must be all of 1/2 mm to the top tube of the shock but there appears to be no rubbing. The rears have plenty of clearance to the body ( inside) but rub the fenders over hard bumps and when cornering sometimes. Tomorrow I am having a set of 225/50s put on. That should provide more clearance from the fenders than the 60 series tires and the plan will be complete. Needless to say I can't lower the car like Dave has. They stick out a bit much, as did Alan's from the looks of his pictures, but are way cool. I have a set of 7x15 phone dials from my 944 but the look is a bit dated...... Thanks for your replies and help and I'll try to get a couple of pictures up if I can figure out how. Regards, Frank |
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10-20-2002, 07:41 PM
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1963 Porsche 356
1969 Porsche 912
