seronde

I am sure this topic has been chewed on before, hope you don't mind doing it again.

My new 88 has 15 x 6,7. Minimally, I'd like to move the 7s forward and purchase some 8s for the rear. But should I instead go with 16s (7,8)? Will they fit?

Note, currently the car is not lowered at all but I am also considering lowering to euro specs.

I'd love to hear how other people have set up their cars.

tomboyea123

I have a set of 15x9 fuchs off of the front of my 928dp that might work. they have 225 50 15 p zeros .Thanks Tom 970 668 5057

Jay Gratton

I would go with 7 & 8 x 16's on the car. That is what I run on my '85 and I love the difference they make on it. My car has also been lowered to euro specs and they work fine. But they aren't cheap to buy. Best wishes - Jay

stormmaster

Mine has 7 & 8 16s....Easier to find tires for them also...you can also run 16X9s in the rear but they tend to be rather pricey. Mine is also set at Euro height

JackOlsen

Unfortunately, 15-inch wheels are a losing bet when it comes to tires.

stormmaster

I am not sure if Lindsey makes a 17 that will fit a Carrera bodied car....Jack would know more about that than I...

JackOlsen

They do. I ran 8x10x17 Lindsey Fuchs on my SC-flared early car. I now run 9.5x11x17's on my widebody.

Super_Dave_D

My 88 Fuchs are 16's, I thought they all were 16's by 88????

Edward

I would suggest that you not go with 15s for your car. The tire choices are dismal, and the widest you can go in the rear is a 225 with a stock 8x15 Fuch. Definitely go with 7 and 8 x16s (or 9" rears if you've got the extra dough). Not only can you get 245s in the rear, but the offset is perfect; your wheels/tires really fill out the wells perfectly giving you a nice, agressive/sporty stance, especially if you're going down to euro height.

Of course, I am mentioning only Fuchs in 16". If you open yourself up to other brands, or to 17", you have a host of choices ...depends on what look you want and how much you want to spend. Do a search in the archives for pictures so you can get an idea of what a given wheel will look like on a given body/color.

Edward

JackOlsen

The factory wheels are great, but you can't really maximize your tire with them. With the Lindseys, you can run 275/245 on a Carrera. Here is my old car with that configuration:



Here's my current car (picture taken yesterday) with 275/315 under Turbo-size flares:

stay6

I have 4 polished 7 & 8 16's from an '84 911 that I would like to get rid of. If you are interested make me an offer. FYI, I have $1,000.00 in them but would take less. They just didn't look that great on my silver Cabriolet.
Scott

seronde

Thanks.

If I go with 7 x 16 in front, what tire size? 225/50?

If I go with 9'' in the rear, then I do I still use 7'' up front?

This book I have, "Porsche 911 Performance Handbook" says that 7x16s will usually have front tire clearance problems - even if the car is not lowered, but especially if it is lowered???

imcarthur

Or keep the 15s & get Toyo Proxes T1-S or T1-R. Great tires. Available in 205/50 & 205/55 & 225/50 . . .

Are you sure they're 6s & 7s & not 7s & 8s? 7 & 8 Fuchs were the 1st option level.

Ian

stormmaster

My 16x7s have no rub issues at all...I am away from my car so I cannot verify tire size...I am thinking 205 or 215....Euro height...normal camber for street...nothing fancy....8s in the rear have no issues either....it was a factory option...I don't know what book you are reading but I have never heard of a rub issue unless maybe it was with a 225 tire and then you might have an issue.....sorry I can't be more clear....do a search here or on pelican for tire fitment and you will most likely find all the info you will need.

g5o

I went with 7x16 in front and 9x16 in rear. Stock dimensions. They fit nicely and I have no rubbing. I think I have 205/245, but I'm not sure at the moment...