GT Flares and Fuchs Wheels - Any help?
07-01-2006, 12:53 AM
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GT Flares and Fuchs Wheels - Any help?
I'm putting steel GT flares on my '73 1.7 L, and want to know what kind of new wheels I could potentially put on after the flares are on. I'm looking at 15" 5-stud Fuchs off early 911's right now. Which brings up another issue - has anybody done the 4-stud to 5-stud conversion? I found a conversion kit online for $500 or so that includes re-drilled rotors. Is this going to be easy? What kind of rims will fit (i.e. fill out the fenders but not TOO big). Any help appreciated.
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07-01-2006, 02:14 PM
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Check 914club.com there are alot of people their that can help with your question,
this 914 forum tends to be very slow and not much used. YOu can find any answer you might need on that board..
this 914 forum tends to be very slow and not much used. YOu can find any answer you might need on that board..
07-04-2006, 01:01 PM
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I run 7's and 8's x15 rims on the street and 7's and 8x16 on the track on my GT flared car. The conversion is not that bad to do. - Jay
07-04-2006, 01:22 PM
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The conversion is not that bad. In the front, it's easiest to get a whole front end out of a 911 and bolt everything in. That is a pretty easy job and everything just fits in. Depending on the front end you get, you may (and probably should) replace the ball joints, pins, wheel bearings, seals, rotors and possibly rebuild the brake calipers and put new pads in.
For the rear, you need new wheel bearings and redrilled hubs. There are a couple of place that you can get those. New 914-6 rotors and you are good to go. Sometimes you have to clearance the calipers 1-2mm to clear the rotor, but it's not big deal.
Depending on your skill level and bargaining prowess, it can cost anywhere from a couple of hundred bucks up. I'm not sure what kit your looking at so I can't tell if it's a good deal or not. Swap meets are much cheaper than contacting one of the Porsche recyclers.
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For the rear, you need new wheel bearings and redrilled hubs. There are a couple of place that you can get those. New 914-6 rotors and you are good to go. Sometimes you have to clearance the calipers 1-2mm to clear the rotor, but it's not big deal.
Depending on your skill level and bargaining prowess, it can cost anywhere from a couple of hundred bucks up. I'm not sure what kit your looking at so I can't tell if it's a good deal or not. Swap meets are much cheaper than contacting one of the Porsche recyclers.
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07-09-2006, 10:48 PM
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as stated before, 7 and 8 x 15 or 16 are nice to use. You may want to look into what size/brand tires are available. If you intend to autocross or DE your car, finding many sizes in "good" brands, my be difficult. If you can swing 17's, your tire selections open up a bit. I believe the original 916's ran 7x15's all around. With 185/215 width tires. Didn't exactly "fill the fenders" though. Good luck on your project!
