GloriaRedStang

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?

Thanks in advance!

snb13

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.

mel_t_vin

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.

GloriaRedStang

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.

mel_t_vin

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.

Tiger03447

Wowzers!

GloriaRedStang

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.

mel_t_vin

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.

GloriaRedStang

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!