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Originally Posted by monkey

I know this is batted about all the time, but I've searched and can't find all the info I need.

OK - so I'm fitting slimeline struts and will be fitting new discs with the porshe pattern up front.
The wheels to go on are original 16x6 fuchs.

Whats the preferred tyre choice for the fronts? I was thinking 195/55's, would these fit under the arches OK? Would they be inside or square to the edge of the wing (fender)?

I've already got a pair of 205/55's which I'll use for the rear. Again, was going to use drums drilled to posrche pattern, but wondered if the wheels would sit inside or flush to the arch? If they're too deep inside, would I be better off buying adaptors for the rear as they would have an immediate 'spacing' effect?

Thanks for your help and advice.

Matt

I used slim struts on my 71 Super with 17 x 7 porsche wheels with 55mm offset.
I had to use either an 8 or 10mm spacer to get the wheel off the spring.
This would be the equivalent of a 7" wheel with 45mm offset.

On the outside the wheels fell within the lip of the fender.

Your Porsche 16 x 6 wheels have a 36mm offset, which is the equivalent
of a 7" wheel with 49mm offset. I would say that your wheel is going to sit
about 4mm farther away from the fender lip, but on the inside you are going
to have an extra 22mm of clearance then I did with my 7" wide wheels.

You can also get a 185 width on 16" rims now.