MFX Posted 29July, 2016 Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 Hey guys,I am at the stage where I should look at buying some rims for my project. The issue I have is what tyres are available in what sizes which will determine what wheels I order.The originals were of course 15 x 9 and 15 x 11. Personally I prefer the look of 16's but I would go to 17's if I need to. As for the widths I am thinking 9's on the front may end up "tram lining" a lot so I am considering 8's. Any experience people have with 9" front rims on an AC 911 would be appreciated. Rears I am still keen on 10.5's or 11's. The rear tyres are really the issue, as I would need something in a 305. I asked at my local JAX the other day, and they had nothing close, so any ideas on what is available and where would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 29July, 2016 Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 I haven't had 9's up front but I've got RUF 17x8/9 on my NB and they're great. Also have 17x8/9 on the 930 at the moment.I have a brand new set of Harry Witham wheels (though a few years old now) that I'm pretty sure are 17x11/9. Was going to put them on the Carrera wide-body but haven't got around to it. I enquired about tyres a while back at Stuckey tyres and it was relatively easy to find suitable width in 17's. Cant remember the details now.Not sure if I'll use the wheels so if you want to know more, let me know. Fuchs style 2 piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex69T Posted 29July, 2016 Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 Easy, Michelin TB15 tyres. Pretty Sure Stuckey Tyres in Melboune the national distributors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 29July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 I haven't had 9's up front but I've got RUF 17x8/9 on my NB and they're great. Also have 17x8/9 on the 930 at the moment.I have a brand new set of Harry Witham wheels (though a few years old now) that I'm pretty sure are 17x11/9. Was going to put them on the Carrera wide-body but haven't got around to it. I enquired about tyres a while back at Stuckey tyres and it was relatively easy to find suitable width in 17's. Cant remember the details now.Not sure if I'll use the wheels so if you want to know more, let me know. Fuchs style 2 piece.Hey Gut. I tried to send you a PM, but you can't receive messages? I could be interested in your rims. Let me know, thanks mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 29July, 2016 Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 Go the 15s! The fat sidewall is so period correct for an RSR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 29July, 2016 Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 I'm with him ^ 15's with some fat sidewall Hoosiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 29July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 I am still swaying towards the 16's or 17's because of the ability to upgrade the brakes in future if necessary. I looked at Michelin's site and they are good with 15's but nothing for 16's. Easy, Michelin TB15 tyres. Pretty Sure Stuckey Tyres in Melboune the national distributors. If 15's are all I can get, then they seem like the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 29July, 2016 Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 15's are easier to get tyres for than 16's, pirelli P7 corsa (best!), TB15s etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 29July, 2016 Report Share Posted 29July, 2016 I don't know if car tyre discussions etc are the same as bikes, yet I've found you don't get much 'feel' with Michelins, yet Pirelli's you get notice of the grip limits well before they snap sideways like Michelins are renowned to do. If I had the chance to buy and fit some 6's and 8's x 15's in the RSR style, I'd sell my original 6 and 7 inch 16's in a heartbeat. Many more tyre options in 15's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 30July, 2016 Report Share Posted 30July, 2016 Hey Gut. I tried to send you a PM, but you can't receive messages? I could be interested in your rims. Let me know, thanks mate.Cleared some messages now. I reckon 15s would look awesome though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 30July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 30July, 2016 Cleared some messages now. I reckon 15s would look awesome though.Yeah. I am still tossing up what to do. You have a PM anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 30July, 2016 Report Share Posted 30July, 2016 15's for sure!! Fat tires will get the look right. 17's will look wrong...Have you considered minilites, campagnolos or watanabes? Stand out from the sea of fuch-ers! (Sorry Stu! :P)Minilites:http://www.porsche-restoration.co.uk/minilite-wheels-for-porsche.phphttp://minilite.co.uk/application.php?a_make=PORSCHECampagnolo reps:http://www.group4wheels.com/http://www.group4wheels.com/wheels_pag1510.phpWatanabe:You can get them made up with 5x130...might be harder to get, but uber cool!http://www.tf-works.com/rs-watanabe-r-type-aluminum-racing-wheels-15x9-5-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 30July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 30July, 2016 I have considered the Minilite's or Watanabe's. They look great, and the 15's do look good...... I am so easily swayed I just need to get some quotes on what they will cost me. I am getting scared already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81SC Posted 30July, 2016 Report Share Posted 30July, 2016 There is nothing like helping someone else to spend their money. Check these ones out Jeff.http://www.aasesales.com/collections/porsche-911-brakes-wheels-tires/products/noloc-m133-180i-109396(New) Reproduction 9 x 15 Fuchs Wheel$260.00Product Description:Reproduction 9 x 15 Fuchs WheelSold eachFits:9x15, offset 15, PCD 5x130, matt black with diamond cut lip, fits rear axle of Porsche 911 3,0 SC and Carrera (2,7/3,0/3,2) up to modelyear 1988 and all 930 turbo 3,0 modelyear 1975 to 1976 without any modifications. No caps included, original caps and lug nuts fit.http://www.aasesales.com/collections/porsche-911-brakes-wheels-tires/products/noloc-m133-488i-109397(New) Reproduction 11 x 15 Fuchs Wheel$650.00Product Description:Reproduction 11 x 15 Fuchs WheelSold EachFits:11x15, offset -27, PCD 5x130, fits rear axle of Porsche 911 with turbo and RSR rear arches as well as all wide body cars using turbo rear arches without any modifications. No caps included, original caps and lug nuts fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 30July, 2016 Report Share Posted 30July, 2016 As someone with 17" track wheels and 16" street wheels, I have strongly considered BRAID 15"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 30July, 2016 Report Share Posted 30July, 2016 I have considered the Minilite's or Watanabe's. They look great, and the 15's do look good...... I am so easily swayed I just need to get some quotes on what they will cost me. I am getting scared already!Just think about what you could have spent if you farmed out the body work. Wheels are chump change in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 31July, 2016 Report Share Posted 31July, 2016 17x9 and 11 Braid. No tram lining. However your offsets will be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 31July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2016 17x9 and 11 Braid. No tram lining. However your offsets will be different.That is what I wanted to hear . I had 9"s and 11"s (19"s though) on my Cayman S, and it was fine, but I wasn't sure how it would be with the lighter 911. Are the hubs wider spaced on a 930? I have 930 guards on the rear, and I am pretty sure that the fronts are also based on 930 guards as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 31July, 2016 Report Share Posted 31July, 2016 930 axles are longer iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC 3.2 Posted 1August, 2016 Report Share Posted 1August, 2016 Off the thread slightly but are Superlites available in the correct offset and backspacing to suit an SC?Also if available any idea on pricing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Wheels Australia Posted 10August, 2016 Report Share Posted 10August, 2016 Hello,I am new to the forums so If anyone would like to contact me in my sub forum Classic Wheels Australia I can assist with several quality wheel options.Cheers Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privatepang Posted 19August, 2016 Report Share Posted 19August, 2016 I'm currently building a 73 RSR tribute as well.I went with 17x9 and 17x11 Running 255 40 17s in the front and 315 35 17 in the rear. Nitto NT05s from St George tyres. My car has the turbo flares welded on but i cant comment about fitment as yet as it's still in the shop getting completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 19August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19August, 2016 I'm currently building a 73 RSR tribute as well.I went with 17x9 and 17x11 Running 255 40 17s in the front and 315 35 17 in the rear. Nitto NT05s from St George tyres. My car has the turbo flares welded on but i cant comment about fitment as yet as it's still in the shop getting completed.I did look at Nitto's which are perfect for the 9's and 11's. I have now picked up some custom 17x8 and 17x10 from @GUT which look great, but I have been much more limited with tyres for the 10's. I have ordered some Falken 453's in 265/40's and 235/45's (which are pretty much all I could find that would fit) They will take another week or so I will post up some pics when I have them back. They were built for a 930, so I will be needing spacers on the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19August, 2016 Report Share Posted 19August, 2016 What size spacers Jeff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 19August, 2016 Report Share Posted 19August, 2016 I did look at Nitto's which are perfect for the 9's and 11's. I have now picked up some custom 17x8 and 17x10 from @GUT which look great, but I have been much more limited with tyres for the 10's. I have ordered some Falken 453's in 265/40's and 235/45's (which are pretty much all I could find that would fit) They will take another week or so I will post up some pics when I have them back. They were built for a 930, so I will be needing spacers on the rear.Of course, if they don't suit, I'd happily take them back! Missing them already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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