jclark4449

I recently purchased a 1985 911 Targa. It has been lowered. It has 15 inch phone dial wheels. I want to put 16 inch Fuch wheels on it, but I am concerned that they may be too big for as low as the car is sitting. I know I could get lower profile tires, but I think it is too low.

My question: How much trouble and expense is it to have the car raised a little?

I tried to upload a picture (and I will continue to try) but it says my file is too big, which it is not.

Thanks for the help. I am new to the forum.

rgrimm

Changing the wheels isn't the issue--the tire size is.

I have the optional 16s on my '84. 205-55s in the front; 225-50s in the rear. No problem (and I've also been lowered, but without knowing each of our ride heights, that's not saying much).

If you want, check http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html for a comparison of tire size.

theiceman

try irfanview to resize pics. then we will have a better idea.
Wheel size should not make a difference to how low it is , but maybe how low it looks ?

overall wheel size diameter , or "rolling radius" should be the same.

Amber Gramps

We have been seeing a bright blue Porsche this summer down in Carlsbad that must belong to a surfer. it's always along the coast and yesterday he parked a fiew cars up from us. It looks like a 911SC but the badge says 911S. I have never seen a car so low to the ground. it was on polished 15's and didn't look to have too low a profile tire. even that low (2 inch off the ground tops) he looked to be free of tire rub on a stock body. great for a surfer and great to look at, but I think the freeway would hurt. did I say low?

jclark4449

Can't get picture to upload. No matter what I do it say file is too big. Guess I'll go take another picture

Amber Gramps

that may be a membership issue

84_Carrera

Measure from the ground to the fender lips & from the CL of the wheel to the fender lips if you can't get photos to work.

jclark4449

It may be a membership issue. I just joined last night, but I did get an email with my membership number. They may not have regestered it yet since its the weekend. I notice I come up as a user instead of a member. Will try again tomorrow.

Thanks for the help.

jclark4449

http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/23...3c23a33bvq0mrj

arbeitm

What tire size do you have now?

nee.dragger

At the top of any page while in the forum, you can access commands on the action bar. On the bar you have:

UserCP FAQ Calender New Posts Search Quick Links Log Out

Click on UserCP and it will send you to a list of user controlled functions. Then click on attachments, which is towards the bottom of the page. You are limited in the total amount of space your attachments can use. Delete a few of your old attachments (if you have any) to free up some space. Then you might be able to upload the picture.

jclark4449

Thanks Nee.dragger.

Tire size now is: Rear-225/60 R15
Front-195/65 R15

Mad_AL

John's beautyful Targa.



Front&Rear Comparison

84_Carrera

OLD (15"):
225/60-15 = 25.63" dia.
195/65-15 = 24.98" dia.

NEW (16"):
225/50-16 = 24.86" dia.
205/55-16 = 24.88" dia.

1) your front-tipped rake will disappear some. If you're level now, the rear will be tipped down more after.

2) with a slight reduction in diameter, your whole car will drop some (very little), but with a chin spoiler, every little bit will be noticeable.

On observation, it looks like mine does with the "Euro" height of 25.5" front / 25" rear, from ground to fender. I am using the 16" tire sizes mentioned. I asked for a .5" lift over those heights to help clear driveway entries & potholes, etc. here in New England. Coming out of the shop, the height appears to be the same as going in. I have not taken a height measurement yet though.

jclark4449

84_Carrera

Mine measures 25 front and 24.5 in the back. Is that pretty close?