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Is anyone running 16x6 Fuchs in front and 16x7 Fuchs in back on an early 944 n/a? I am considering a second set of wheels as I get my Fikse alloys refurbed.
If so, could you post a pic and/or advise on any issues. I'm concerned that they won't fill the wheel wells enough. If they don't, are spacers a solution?
Those size wheels will fill them well. I don't have Fuchs on my '83, but I do run similarly sized wheels from a 911 of the same era. It really depends on the offsets of the wheels. And spacers are definitely an option.
I'm concerned that they won't fill the wheel wells enough. If they don't, are spacers a solution?
Why are you concerned? As you said, this is only a temporary measure. What is the turnaround for your other set of wheels?
Are you running a factory 21 mm or 28 mm spacer in the rear? If not, in order to fill the wheel wells, you will need to run a 30-35 mm spacer, front and rear, to push the front 6" et35 and rear 7" et23 out toward the fender lips.
Thanks for replies. I don't know the spacers used, as the wheels were specced by the prior owner, and the tires are like 10s in back. God I love the look, but I hit a pothole at speed and caved in the rim of my front passenger wheel. I'm waiting to hear from Fikse as to turnaround and cost. I found some Fuchs on Craigslist and I'm considering my options, both temporary and permanent.
I'm also looking for a local wheel fix, but am not optimistic.
BTW, this happened on an abandoned road, so no claims can be made against the municipality.
That must've been one heck of a pot hole. How fast were you going?
What are those Fikse's, 8.5" and 10"...with 235/45 and 275/40? They were probably spec'd to run without spacers. If that's the case, those 6" et35 and 7" et23 Fuchs will be in-set about an inch and a half.
That must've been one heck of a pot hole. How fast were you going?
What are those Fikse's, 8.5" and 10"...with 235/45 and 275/40? They were probably spec'd to run without spacers. If that's the case, those 6" et35 and 7" et23 Fuchs will be in-set about an inch and a half.
Thanks for the info. Yeah, it's all tire under all four corners, I don't think spacers would be needed.
To answer your question I was going about 50, nothing too stupid, on a private service road. Went around a blind corner and bang. I didn't immediately stop. In fact, I remained behind the wheel until I got home. I didn't detect anything was wrong until I heard the tire thwop a little and she started pulling. By then I was a couple miles from home, and I thought I've seen guys go around halfway around a F1 track on a rim. I probably rolled on the rim and tire remnants for the last mile. Maybe that's where stupid comes in, but other than the huge dent, I don't see a lot of rim damage.
What year is your car...'85/'86? How long have you been driving it with the Fikse's? Running 235/45 and 275/40 tires?
One thing that should be immediately apparent, transitioning to Fuchs with corresponding 205/55 and 225/50 rubber, is the effect of the [25+ lb] reduction in unsprung weight. Your car will be more agile/nimble, have improved acceleration/deceleration, and not be as susceptible to tramlining/wandering...all at the expense of looks, and maybe 0.04-0.08 ultimate road-holding.
What year is your car...'85/'86? How long have you been driving it with the Fikse's? Running 235/45 and 275/40 tires?
One thing that should be immediately apparent, transitioning to Fuchs with corresponding 205/55 and 225/50 rubber, is the effect of the [25+ lb] reduction in unsprung weight. Your car will be more agile/nimble, have improved acceleration/deceleration, and not be as susceptible to tramlining/wandering...all at the expense of looks, and maybe 0.04-0.08 ultimate road-holding.
It's an 84 n/a. I've owned it since 2008. I've only ever driven on the Fikses. Cool. I'll take your word for it. Thanks for your help!