Sevens on lwb cars?
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Sevens on lwb cars?
Are there seven inch fuchs that go well on a lwb car (1970)? Just for the rear. I have deep sixes already for the front, so need something to match on the back. But I like the idea of the extra traction of something wide.
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Re: Sevens on lwb cars?
7's on my 73T Rob.
they can be very tight Rob, all depends on tyre size as much as the rim. Here there are 7" all round.
they can be very tight Rob, all depends on tyre size as much as the rim. Here there are 7" all round.
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Re: Sevens on lwb cars?
I use 7Rs on the back of my 1970 S.
(Apologies if you already know this): a 7R is a deep 6 with a wider rim, having the additional width on the "inside", so the offset of the outside face is the same as a deep 6.
Proper Porsche sports purpose part therefore, by definition, cool. For those geeky enough to notice. So geeky cool at best. OK, I admit it, just geeky.
(Apologies if you already know this): a 7R is a deep 6 with a wider rim, having the additional width on the "inside", so the offset of the outside face is the same as a deep 6.
Proper Porsche sports purpose part therefore, by definition, cool. For those geeky enough to notice. So geeky cool at best. OK, I admit it, just geeky.
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Re: Sevens on lwb cars?
And Richard you neglected to say ridiculously expensive.inaglasshouse wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 6:14 pm I use 7Rs on the back of my 1970 S.
(Apologies if you already know this): a 7R is a deep 6 with a wider rim, having the additional width on the "inside", so the offset of the outside face is the same as a deep 6.
Proper Porsche sports purpose part therefore, by definition, cool. For those geeky enough to notice. So geeky cool at best. OK, I admit it, just geeky.
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Yes, reassuringly expensive Kirk!BILLY BEAN wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:23 pmAnd Richard you neglected to say ridiculously expensive.inaglasshouse wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 6:14 pm I use 7Rs on the back of my 1970 S.
(Apologies if you already know this): a 7R is a deep 6 with a wider rim, having the additional width on the "inside", so the offset of the outside face is the same as a deep 6.
Proper Porsche sports purpose part therefore, by definition, cool. For those geeky enough to notice. So geeky cool at best. OK, I admit it, just geeky.
Group 4 offer replicas, but all geek points are confiscated if you use those:
https://www.group4wheels.com/store/15-Deep-7R-c63279032
(I seem to remember they are cast, not forged?)
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Re: Sevens on lwb cars?
inaglasshouse wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 10:47 pm
Yes, reassuringly expensive Kirk!
Group 4 offer replicas, but all geek points are confiscated if you use those:
https://www.group4wheels.com/store/15-Deep-7R-c63279032
(I seem to remember they are cast, not forged?)
said tongue in cheek........
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Re: Sevens on lwb cars?
Good one Ralph!Ralph wrote: ↑Sun Oct 16, 2022 10:10 aminaglasshouse wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 10:47 pm
Yes, reassuringly expensive Kirk!
Group 4 offer replicas, but all geek points are confiscated if you use those:
https://www.group4wheels.com/store/15-Deep-7R-c63279032
(I seem to remember they are cast, not forged?)
said tongue in cheek........
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Re: Sevens on lwb cars?
Rob, back to your original question - I have 7" Torq Thrusts on my stock bodied car which are a tight fit. I believe that the offset on my wheels is the same as a 7J Fuchs (not 7R) so I don't see why you couldn't fit those?
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Here's my old '73E/S which was fitted with 205/60 tyres on 7in Fuchs all round:
- it was lowered but had uprated suspension with stiffer torsion bars & rolled rear arches.
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Here's my old '73E/S which was fitted with 205/60 tyres on 7in Fuchs all round:
- it was lowered but had uprated suspension with stiffer torsion bars & rolled rear arches.
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Do the 7R's look alike with deep sixes? I'm planning on keeping the deep sixes on the front. I have some photos of sevens but can't make out if the cutouts are curved on the sevens like they are on the deep sixes.Lightweight_911 wrote:.
Here's my old '73E/S which was fitted with 205/60 tyres on 7in Fuchs all round:
- it was lowered but had uprated suspension with stiffer torsion bars & rolled rear arches.
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This is a set of deep sixes & 7R's (restored by Harvey Weidman) that I had a few years ago - tyres were 185/70 & 215/60 x 15 Avon CR6ZZ's.
Just my opinion, but for the price you'll have to pay for 7R's nowadays - & the difference/improvement you'll notice - you'd be better off spending the money elsewhere ...
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This is a set of deep sixes & 7R's (restored by Harvey Weidman) that I had a few years ago - tyres were 185/70 & 215/60 x 15 Avon CR6ZZ's.
Just my opinion, but for the price you'll have to pay for 7R's nowadays - & the difference/improvement you'll notice - you'd be better off spending the money elsewhere ...
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Re: Sevens on lwb cars?
Sorry I meant to ask whether 7Js look alike with deep sixes.
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Re: Sevens on lwb cars?
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Does this help ?
Does this help ?
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