16" Wheels for my '71T?
#1
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: San Jose, CA.
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Post](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I am interested in going to a 16" wheel on my '71 911T. I would like to stick with the fuchs or early designs. I also want to purchase new if possible. Can anyone comment on my options (i.e. type, width, source)? Thx.
#3
![Post](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
16x6" Fuchs fit fine on the early cars. This was a factory size on umpteen SC and 3.2 Carrera cars so there are tons of wheels out there.
I ran them on my 70 with 205/55R16 tires and was very happy with the setup. I did not have to roll the fender lips or run excessive negative camber to get them to fit either. This might vary on particular cars though.
I ran them on my 70 with 205/55R16 tires and was very happy with the setup. I did not have to roll the fender lips or run excessive negative camber to get them to fit either. This might vary on particular cars though.
#4
Instructor
![Post](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I run 16"x7" Fuch wheels on my car.('70 T) They fit fine and offer a much wider variety of rubber than the 15" wheels. I did roll the fender lips to get a little more room, They were on the car when I bought it, so I don't know if there was any change in the offset or not, I don't think so. I'm drifting a little off topic, but I'm looking for a Little off topic...I'm looking for a set of 16"x9" Fuchs alloys for the rear end. Any one know where I might be able to find a pair? What are high quality examples going for?
#5
Technical Specialist
Rennlist
Lifetime Member
Rennlist
Lifetime Member
![Post](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva"><strong>I'm looking for a set of 16"x9" Fuchs alloys for the rear end. Any one know where I might be able to find a pair? What are high quality examples going for?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Jim,
When I bought 16x9 Fuchs, I found them in a Rennlist classified. I bought them from a racer who was upgrading to 17's. They weren't pristine but were straight/held air, and I stripped the yellow off and refinished them in black. Seem to recall paying $750-$800 for the pair.
When I bought 16x9 Fuchs, I found them in a Rennlist classified. I bought them from a racer who was upgrading to 17's. They weren't pristine but were straight/held air, and I stripped the yellow off and refinished them in black. Seem to recall paying $750-$800 for the pair.
#6
Instructor
![Post](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks for the information, I needed to find out what I might be paying for these wheels. I don't need concourse condition wheels. Using 7-800 as a ballpark reference is a good start. I've been looking for them at various classifieds for a little while, I'll keep on looking.