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volksnut
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« on: March 03, 2010, 01:48:03 am »
fronts are no problem, but I'm thinking of a lighter wheel than what I have (Centerline, Erco) come to mind...whats the widest/offset I can stuff with 205/65-15 under the fenderwell    thanks
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2010, 02:35:03 am »
A 205 looks best on a 6"-6.5" rim, any wider and the tire looks stretched, any narrower and it looks buldgey. You'll have no problem fitting that in there, what brakes are you using?
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2010, 03:59:28 am »
drum...what offset
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« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2010, 18:11:27 pm »
Type 1?
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2010, 22:47:58 pm »
yeah
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Bruce
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« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2010, 06:31:55 am »
Quote from: volksnut on March 03, 2010, 01:48:03 am
(Centerline, Erco)
You'll have to make up your mind. Centerlines are hefty wheels, ERCOs are extremely light.
I've got 8" wheels on the back of my car, but with a wider tyre than you suggest.  With your tyre, I'm sure a 9" wheel will fit, but you have to hit the offset right on.  I don't recommend more than a 7 with your tyre.
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2010, 22:05:38 pm »
What are you running Bruce? and offset, IRS right?  any pix
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Bruce
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2010, 06:43:46 am »
TAs narrowed by 34mm each.  914 rotors on Type 3 hubs.  8" wheels with 10mm offset.

What is your rear suspension? Swing? IRS?
If you have IRS and stock rear drums, a 7" wheel with 30-35mm offset will fit.
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« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2010, 20:05:58 pm »
yeah IRS
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2010, 15:48:53 pm »
Quote from: Bruce on March 06, 2010, 06:43:46 am
TAs narrowed by 34mm each.  914 rotors on Type 3 hubs.  8" wheels with 10mm offset.

34mm Bruce? What axles did you use? Are those rotors vented?
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« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2010, 17:03:11 pm »
Quote from: Zach Gomulka on March 08, 2010, 15:48:53 pm
Quote from: Bruce on March 06, 2010, 06:43:46 am
TAs narrowed by 34mm each.  914 rotors on Type 3 hubs.  8" wheels with 10mm offset.

34mm Bruce? What axles did you use? Are those rotors vented?
Type 3 automatic lefts, shortened slightly. 
914 rotors are solid.
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