16 x 7's on the Front?
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Simple question:
Will 16 x 7 Fuchs with 205/55/16 tires fit on the front of my SC? I don't want to have to roll the fender lip.
I'm trying to decide if I should move the 16 x 7's to the front or leave the 16 x 6's in the front. I don't want to have rework the front to fit the wheels.
Will 16 x 7 Fuchs with 205/55/16 tires fit on the front of my SC? I don't want to have to roll the fender lip.
I'm trying to decide if I should move the 16 x 7's to the front or leave the 16 x 6's in the front. I don't want to have rework the front to fit the wheels.
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I'm running that on my 85. The car is at 24.0 up front and the tires will rub while turning up a driveway.
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Same set-up I have on my SC, lowered to Euro ride height. No rubbing or fender rolling.
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I have sevens up front and will only get a little rub on the fender lip turning a tight (like full lock) turn up a driveway. It never rubs any other time.
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IT all depends upon the tire you select. You may have to roll the front left fender only. The right will be fine. (The left is a little closer on all 911s). If you need help rolling the fender check back here. Many of us have had to do it.
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I have 16" 7/9 on my SC with 225 on the front and 275 Toyo RA-1's. Had to roll the front fenders to stop the rubbing (but only at the track... and a very slight rub at that).
With 205's on the front, you should have zero problems.
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With 205's on the front, you should have zero problems.
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I've got 16x7s on the front of my car running Bridgestones SO3's (205s) and I had to roll the fenders as I got rubbing during trackdays. Chewed up my new (at the time) tires a little but I'm still running them after almost 4 years.
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205's should fit fine. 225's may rub. Each car/set up is a little different. In this case, 205 is the factory width (albeit on 6" rims). Going to 7's wont change the ease of fitment.
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So I'm moving my 7's up to the front.
I have the option to go with 205's or 225's. Which do you recommend. The car is used for 50% autox and 50% street.
I have the option to go with 205's or 225's. Which do you recommend. The car is used for 50% autox and 50% street.
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Originally Posted by arbeitm
So I'm moving my 7's up to the front.
I have the option to go with 205's or 225's. Which do you recommend. The car is used for 50% autox and 50% street.
I have the option to go with 205's or 225's. Which do you recommend. The car is used for 50% autox and 50% street.
225's, no question about it. Hell, I'd do it even if it were entirely street. You may have to roll one or both fenders a bit, but it's pretty simple and the roll is not, in any way, visible from the exterior. A good roll job is easy to do. Several threads on it.