Scott 951

I just purchase a set of 16x9 Fuchs for my 86 951 and will be moving the 16x8's (Fuchs) to the front.....my question is what size tires can I fit on the 16x8's in the front without rolling the fenders or doing any mods.

I plan on running 245/45/16's on the rears....any thoughts on this ?

Thanks for the feedback in advance.

Scott

racer

205s fit but look a tad narrow.. so go with 225s (since 225s fit up front on 7's, they should also fit on 8's Car will look really nice with a 225/245 combo.. Now, you just have to find a brand that makes BOTH sizes.. the choices aren't too many these days.

racerbvd

225/50s up front & 245/50s on the rear work great..

Crackership

It's a great tire combo, but the 245/45/16 tire is becoming nearly impossible to find in a street tire. I love my Fuchs' but at the current rate of things, I may have to buy wheels when there tires I have wear out.

racerbvd

Well, Conti still has both 225 & 245s, a buddy is a rep & informed me there would be no issue getting tires, plus, Porsche is selling 7,8 &9X 15 & 16 Fuchs again, I don't think they would do that if you couldn'y get tires for em.

TexasRider

Interesting !

Please update how this goes as I would like this as well.

My original 16" standard Fuchs 7 and 8 inch set up on the 951 rolls on the RE-11's.

potent951turbo

Toyo also makes a matching set in 225/245, just to add one more choice to the few out there.

Scott 951

Thanks everyone.......I made a call this afternoon to a local Tire Place here in the Philadephia Area called Mr. Tire (also a national chain) and not only could they source the Conti's and also the Fuzions were $50 less than tire rack installed !!!!!!!....and they are not discontinuing them.

Seems like the myth of the 245/45/16 going extinct is exactly that...a myth.

They don't support the 16" tires on their website....but if you give them a call they can help you out.


http://www.mrtire.com/promotions-coupons#

TexasRider

Good to know.

Did you get them mounted up yet?

Is there any rubbing? Front or rear ?

Scott 951

Not yet.......they guy I am buying them off of is at the track this weekend and will be shipping them to me on Monday...based on funding I should have them mounted up with the Fuzions in about 2 or 3 weeks and will post pictures and commentary.

TexasRider

Maybe you post a pic or two and your impressions after you get them on. Thanks and enjoy your new wheels.

joseph mitro

I want to know how many guys have run the 9" wide ET 15 rear Fuchs wheels on a standard width 944 or 951 and does it work without rubbing?

I currently have 16x7/8 Fuchs but want to use 8/9" widths for track use. I have early offset suspension

zoo

Well, a bit has changed in the last 10 years.
Most people would run 17s, as the choices for a good wide 16" tire are limited and expensive.

joseph mitro

Yes I know things have changed but that’s not what I want and there are still tire options in 16. I want a period correct appearance so......anyone able to answer the question?

screamin94Z

Not on my cars but I do personally know this car - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...944-turbo-130/

It has the same 16x9" ET15 in the rear and fits with no rubbing