Lets see impact cars with 15" wheels

[786]

I, for one, do not get the safari builds at all. Seems like such a waste imo.

[JHG]

185/70/15

[M491Cabriolet]

Back in 2003, we had like a meter of snow here in NOVA. Cars were stuck all over the place. Even SUVs. I put a set of 15s with aggressive snow tires on my one of my 911s and it became an amazing, unstoppable tank. So much fun I remember it like was earlier this morning.

[speednme1]

15x8x9 Fuchs

[PCHOutlaw]

For those running 7” in the front and 8” in the back. Do you know the factory backspacing on the 8”?

[jamesjedi]

I believe, et11 for 8's

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by PCHOutlaw

For those running 7” in the front and 8” in the back. Do you know the factory backspacing on the 8”?

8" 911 rears are ET10.6
front space is 98.6mm(4.2")
back space is 119.8mm(5.1")
overall width is 8.6" (218.4mm)

in front max f/s for a 911 is ~3.5" and ~5.75" for b/s
in back max f/s for a 911 SC or Carrera is ~4.5" and ~6" for b/s

[gumba]

Speednme1,
Are the 9’s protruding past the fender lip.

[GaryR]

A bit modified and running Hoosier R6 275/35 15's in the rear, 225/40 15's in front. Jongbloed 8's and 9's..

[kent olsen]

Australian superlites, 15 X 7. I've had them for probably 10 years. I like the look and they only weight about 1 lb more the stock wheels.

[pkabush]

Originally Posted by 1100sport

Amazing looking wide body. I recently bought a pair of 12x15 Campagnolos for my
Pacific Blue 81 930. I’m saving my pennies for a pair of 9x15 replicas for the front.
I also did the same mirror mod as well as the gold PORSCHE lettering. I’ll post pix as soon as I get my motor back in to its rightful home. I’ll be extremely happy if it comes out looking half as nice as yours. I know this is a wheel thread but I’d love to see some interior pix. Or perhaps you have a build thread ?

[speednme1]

Originally Posted by gumba

Speednme1,
Are the 9’s protruding past the fender lip.

No they are not

[jamesjedi]

I had a set of Braid Fuchs. The 9’s are et-3, where authentic Fuchs are et+3. I am not sure if those are original.

[speednme1]

Originally Posted by jamesjedi

I had a set of Braid Fuchs. The 9’s are et-3, where authentic Fuchs are et+3. I am not sure if those are original.

Not sure if your response is to my post but if it is the 15x9 Fuchs are original as I purchased them directly from Porsche.

[stephens_kj]

Originally Posted by 1100sport

What an amazing coloured car. I like the "70's" brown on some cars as it just looks period and cool, although I wouldn't have necessarily put the brown and the 911 together. Works really well, stunning looking car, brown, gold and the stripes all just work...

[PatrickM]

Originally Posted by M.McCarthy

Perfect timing for me. I just purchased a set of refurbished 15 x 6 Fuchs last week.
Can I get some tire brands / specs on what you guys are running?

I have a 76 911S w stock fenders.

I checked tire rack and a few other spots. In reading over the PP forums I understand
selection is limited.
Thanks!

I have a 1977 S and currently running 205/60/15 on 7" wheels, posted earlier. I prefer at least 60 series tires for a period correct look. My next set of tires will be these.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=P6000&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=965WR56000N2&tab=Sizes

[PatrickM]

My current 205/60/15. Yokohama AVS. They have been an excellent summer tire with a 160 treadwear rating. The Pirellis that I linked above are pretty close at 180. Lower the #, softer, and stickier, they are.

[M.McCarthy]

Thanks for the note and photos Patrick and all.
My father would say that car is clean as a whistle!

I just ordered some tires for the new to me 2nd set of wheels. I will post photos when all mounted.
Black lug nuts incoming also..

[Ken.e]

What width are your Fuchs? I have a narrow body 74 s and recently purchased 15x7 & 15x8 Fuchs. Front what I understand, the fronts should fit just fine but I may have some fuss with the rears. I am willing to roll fenders if necessary. Also wondering what tire I should run the rear.

Originally Posted by PatrickM

My current 205/60/15. Yokohama AVS. They have been an excellent summer tire with a 160 treadwear rating. The Pirellis that I linked above are pretty close at 180. Lower the #, softer, and stickier, they are.

[PatrickM]

My post just before the one that you quoted has my Fuchs size....15x7 on all four corners. My rears are rolled and 205/60/15 tires.