Front Disc Break Conversion and 901 Fuchs Wheel Offset

Jack,
I'm in the middle of that conversion as we speak.

and..

I'm going with Fuchs.

I own a '57 CMC flared.

Any specific question?

Brian.

When converting from Drum Brakes to Front Disc Brakes does this effect the front Track Dimention?

Do Early Model 901 Fuchs Wheels have a different offset then Standard Steel Wheels.

Thank You,


Jack Blake

Brian,

I have a Standard (Non-Flared) Speedster with Drop Front Spindles/Lowered Rear Suspension.

The car still has Drum Brakes on a 1969 Chassis.

I'm converting to Disc Breaks however I don't want to have "Clearance Problems" regarding a "Wider Front Track".

I'm considering the early 4.5" - 5.5" - 15" Fuch's on Drop Front Spindles/Disc Brakes to maintain my current ride height/front Track on 165SR15 Tires.

This is the reason for my question.

Thank you,

Jack

Brian, When you get the Fuchs mounted could you post some pictures? I would love to see what the Fuchs look like on a flared model.

Thanks

Tony

I went from standard king and link front drums to disc and later rear drums. I have 15x6 Factory Fuchs front and rear with 165/15 and have no problems. I think I could still squeeze a little wider tire in too.

My fuchs should show up today. 4 8x15's, with 1/4" spacers. I will probably mount 245/50's on them. I have a flared VS. I'll post some pictures.

Tony:

I have a flared CMC with 16" Fuchs on 1" spacers. Pictures in "nichols1" in the files. 205X16" front, and 225X16's rear. The rear fills the well nicely (although the rear end could stand to be a little lower) while the front could be moved out another half inch or so, but I'll live with it (the "European look", I guess).

gn

Also, Under the "Knowlege" section, George has posted sizes and offsets for Fuchs rims (Thanks, George!)

item 176-1

gn

Thanks Gordon,

I have seen a lot of Fuchs on the non-flared bodies and think they look great. I haven't seen that many on the flared bodies. I assume it is because of the wheel width of the Fuchs. Your's fill up the wheel wells well (say that last sentence three times fast).

Does anyone know what the widest rim size was on the Fuchs? I assume the tallest Fuchs were 16. But how wide did they get? What did the widest ones come stock on? Was it a mid 70's 911S?

Tony

Flared rear-end 930's had some pretty wide wheels back there. I know I've seen 8" and someone where I used to work had 10" on his 930, but don't remember if they were Fuchs.

Maybe try asking at a Porsche site?

Oops! never mentioned my sizes.......6" front and 7" rear, and they are stock '89 911 wheels.

Gordon

Tony,

I am using 8" fuchs with 1/4" spacers front and rear and they fill up the flares very well.

Patrick,

Thank You for your reply, is you Speedster a Standard Body or flared and is your car Standard Ride Height or Lowered?

Did you utilize "VW Karman Ghia" front Disc's or another make of Disc Brake Kit. With the rear Drum Brakes, did you install a Brake Porportioning Valve?

Thanks for your earlier reply.

Jack

Standard body (non flare)

Disk brakes are Ghia discs on King and link spindles.

No proportioning valve - late model master cylinder

Oh, and slightly lowered front and rear

Pat, why are you selling your speedster, I think it's one of the best looking on the sight. Eddie

Chris,

I saw your pics of the 8" Fuchs, thanks. Say what color are you going to paint your car? Looks like it is going to be an awesome vehicle.

I've decided to go with 17" Boxster twist rims. I bought a set and will be running 7.5 in wide in the front and 9 in wide in the back.

Thanks

Tony

On my CMC flare, I run the 16J fuches, 6 inch up front and 7 inch in the rear. I run 205 50 16s front and 225 50 16 in the rear. I have a 1.25 spacer on the front discs and .75 inch in the rear. Lots of clearance up front, tight in the rea. You can see them in the files section under Jack Moore.

Tony,

I'm shooting for a warm (red-ish) metalic silver. Still working with the paint guy.

Wow, 9" rims in the back. Let me know how it goes. And I though 8" was maxing things out.

Jack,

The dropped spindles (2 1/2") I installed changed my tire clearance equation (2) ways. Obviously in up/down travel. But also when the wheel is turned close to the stops the fender lip comes into play side to side.

I re-adjusted my beam to get the car back up an inch or so and its working out so far.

When I first installed the spindles and fuchs my speedster had about 4" of nose clearance.... looked mean and nasty..but not very practical.

I also run 16J fuches, 6 inch up front and 7 inch in the rear. with 205 50 16s up front and 225 50 16s in the rear.

Sorry about my original post asking for a specific question. When I first saw your post it was empty except for the title. (look at the message post times....about 15sec apart. :-) ) You were in the middle of posting.

Brian

Eddie,

Thanks for the compliments and the same can be said for your car and many others here.

2manytoys is true to form. I have to let some go so I can persue others.