Fuchs 15x7 question

[carrera996gt]

Will 15x7 fuchs fit under a '72 914 without flares? I'll be picking up a project car in 2 weeks, converting to 914-6 and want to use some of my early 911 parts... fuchs wheels, koni struts, alloy calipers, and some other good stuff.

Thanks, Chris

[quicksix]

Hey Chris, I am pretty sure the only 7 that will fit are the "R" offset. They are pretty expensive and hard to source. I have 7's on the front of my flared six and they wouldnt fit on my buddys non flared car, that said I could be wrong and someone may have been able to squeeze them in there.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

You may be able to pull the fenders out far enough to fit 205s on the 7s, but it'll be a near thing. You can more likely fit 195s on 7" wheels under stock (or pulled-out stock) fenders, but your tire busters will hate you for trying to stretch a 195 that wide.

--DD

[Griffinroydonal]

Love the color Dave and would like to see some close-ups of the car.

[campbellcj]

I have put 15x7's and 16x7's on my car. 205 is as wide as I've attempted tire-wise.

The front fenders are stock and the rears are pulled & rolled somewhat. I run quite a bit of negative camber as well.

[racer]

Fit fine upfront, but as mentioned, you will need to massage the rears (at least crush the lips.. maybe pull them out a bit.. depends on camber/alignment/ride height).. Some stuff a 205 in there.. others a 225 (ok, with a lot of massaging maybe )

[campbellcj]

I'm getting ready to try 225's (at least) on 15x8's. That will be interesting. Hopefully not too interesting.