[Lupin..the..3rd]

Like it says, two 16x8 Fuchs wheels. Who's selling?

[kaefer]

George,

I don't think I can help but are you looking for 911 or 951 16x8 Fuchs?

[Lupin..the..3rd]

Oops, I should have specified. I'm looked for 911 fuchs.

[Noah]

Why not 16X9's? They're much more available and a better size. The problem with 8's is that the 245 rear tire is a bit wide, but fits a 9 perfectly.

[}{arlequin]

probably b/c there's a $500-$1k difference in that one inch?

as for tire fitment, while not *ideal*, it will be fine. they say the same thing about 225's on 7's and 6's and i've done both w/ zero (discernible) negative effects, especially on the 7"

[kaefer]

It seems that 8x16 Fuchs are becoming more rare in the marketplace than 9x16 Fuchs. There are still batches of 9x16 Fuchs being made. I don't believe 8x16 Fuchs are still being made.

My $0.02 - week of 8/26/07 - 16" Fuchs open market selling prices on the Internet - not including auctions:

-New 9x16 Fuchs ~$1700/pair
-Used 9x16 Fuchs ~$1200 - $1500/pair
-Used 911 8x16 Fuchs ~$1000 - $1200/pair
-Used 951 8x16 Fuchs ~$1000/pair (rarer than 911 8x16 Fuchs)
-Used 7x16 Fuchs ~$250 - $300/pair
-Used 6x16 Fuchs ~$250 - $300/pair


My data above is based on what I've seen this week while working out my own deals on a pair of 911 8x16 Fuchs for the front of my widebody project. These prices don't include Dorki discounts or private unadvertised sales. YMMV.

[Noah]

Originally Posted by }{arlequin

probably b/c there's a $500-$1k difference in that one inch?

your cosmetic surgery has nothing to do with this...

[BlackTalon]

Originally Posted by Noah

Why not 16X9's? They're much more available and a better size. The problem with 8's is that the 245 rear tire is a bit wide, but fits a 9 perfectly.

Lupin did not specify they were for the rear -- how do you know these aren't for fronts, and that he doesn't already have 9s on the back?

[}{arlequin]

i think 'regular' 8's are a tough fit up front, that's why the 951's usually go there...?

[Alan Herod]

As Dave said, regular (911) 8s do not fit on the front unless you put some big flares up there.

Eight inch is the measured rim width for Toyo 245/45 16 on the Toyo site. (8) I have used that combination for years on the rear. Others have used it on the front (on the 951 rims); but, on a 911 that is a stretch and requires lots of massaging and negative camber. I have 235s on 8 inch rims on the front now and can see there is sufficient room for going to 245s if the offset and camber are perfect. I still have not determined how folks have wedged 275s into the rear wheel well.