Put the Fuchs back on and I like it

skierlawyer · 07-29-2010, 07:20 AM

I was running 17in rims w 245 and 315 Nitto NT 555. I put my Fuchs on to see what the car would feel like again w the 16in wheels w 205 and 245. It really perked the car up! The Fuchs are lighter because they are smaller, and are shorter so the gearing is better. Now I am wondering which set-up would give me the best lap times at High Plains Raceway...I may just get some new tires for the Fuchs and run the car this way. What are your thoughts???

mooney265 · mooney265's Garage

red and black - - very nice!!

Ronnie's.930 · 07:56 AM

I definitely think the car looks better (more period correct) with the Fuchs . . . your driving observations about the differences between the two wheel sets is very interesting!

willtel · 07-29-2010, 08:25 AM

I swapped back to my Fuchs when my the tires on my 17s wore out and I was amazed at how much better the car drove. It was easier to pull away from a stop, builds boost faster, turns easier, rides better, and shifts smoother. I love the look of my 17s but I don't know if I can ever bring myself to put them back on. If I do I will defiantly go with a narrower rear tire, IMO a 315 on the rear is just too much tire unless you are making 500hp to the wheels.

LOWFAT · 07-29-2010, 08:44 AM

The fuch's look great on there but I am partial to the FM 10's since that is what I have also.When I bought my car it had a set of the old BBS 15's with the mesh centers. When I was looking for wheels( straight after buying the car ) I wanted to keep the factory look so I was considering the Lindsey's but didn't want to wait as long as it would have taken to get them so I bought the Fikse's .Still a six week wait but oh well.If I was to do it again I would wait for the Fuch's just to have the correct look but still keep the 17 inch diameter.As far as driving comparison's I have to agree that the car has a little more gear with the 17's but that isn't a problem because it rarely see's much city driving and the back roads that we burn up I can keep the motor in the sweet spot.Here's what she looked like when I rescued her..

And now...

I love those fat bottom red heads!!

skierlawyer · 07-29-2010, 10:23 AM

Another though I had was with my Fuchs there is a little more room in the wheel wells, and I could lower the car 1/2 - 1 inch, should I?. The main reason I bought the Fikse wheels is because of the lack of tire choices for a 245/45-16. I am thinking of trying the Fuzion or the Kumho Victoracer. I am looking for a 85% Street and 15% Track day tire. My car puts about 375hp to the wheels. I think the comment about needing 500hp for the 315's is probably about right. Even under full boost I am not breaking the rears loose in a straight line with the Fuchs. Unfortunately, I have ****ty tires on the car now so I need new ones. Also my Fuchs are 8 and 9's so I would run 225 and 245. Is that better then getting 7's for the front and a 205? More tire choices with the 225 and 245 combo.

krasuskyp · 07-29-2010, 11:08 AM

Wow - nice output 8-)

Agreed w/ all - the Fuchs just look right on there. The Fikse's look good but to me the Fuchs better suit your car. And what's not to like about all your observed benefits w/ 'em!?

now, tires

Noooooooooonononononono... 245's are unacceptable. I run CUMho XS 265's in the rear. They are like pencil erasers - verrrrrry grippy. Cheap! Look killer too! While 265 may still be overwhelmed by your massive output, it might do it for you if you're careful w/ yer foot.

aschen · 07-29-2010, 11:18 AM

you could also do a 225/255 or 225/265 combo

I believe kumo xs is available in 16/265 and toyo r888 is available in 16/255

the kumo is a great max performance tire and the toyo is a great streatable track tire...

Highway-Star · 07-29-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronnie's.930

i definitely think the car looks better (more period correct) with the fuchs

+1

emsdoc · 07-29-2010, 11:26 PM

What size wheels would be appropriate for 255 or 265 tires?

aschen · 07-30-2010, 07:48 AM

255 and 265 are fine on 9" wheels but 9.5-10 is ideal

255s arnt that "pinched" even on 8"

Jim Dorociak · 07-30-2010, 08:23 AM

I have a set of Techart wheels made by OZ Racing and a set of Techart wheels made by Speedline for sale. Both sets are 18" 3 piece 40 bolt. Fronts are 8.75 or 8.5 depending on which set and the rears are 11.75 or 11" again depending on which set. Jim
jdorociak@gmail.com

skierlawyer · 07-30-2010, 01:12 PM

I just ordered a set of Toyo T1R's in 225/50 and 245/45. After a few more sirited drives I'm sold on the Fuchs. I will now propbably sell my 17inch Fikse FM10 9's and 11's mounted and balanced w/ Nitto NT555 245/45 and 315/35. They are as pictured above with gold centers and in perfect condition.