3.2 Carrera 15 or 16 inch wheels?

[Julian Thompson]

Im having my 3.2 restored at the moment and there was a comment that maybe the car came as new on 16 inch wheels, not the 15 inch ones it has one. It’s a 1985 Sport with 915 gearbox.

Does anyone know?

Thanks

[Julian Thompson]

This is the car with the tail removed as it was when I bought it. I did love the clean look but decided to go for full ‘80’s and reinstate the oem wing after it’s finished. Those 15’s seem to have been on the car for a very long time, looking at historic pictures of it in the file, so I wondered if they were oem.

[Julian Thompson]

GT Two said:

I think the impact bumper cars look superb on 15” fuchs.

15 vs 16”

Great photo a little unfair as the 16 car is running a circuit ride height. (Looks like Brands Hatch?)

[Julian Thompson]

Orangecurry said:

Julian Thompson said:

Im having my 3.2 restored at the moment and there was a comment that maybe the car came as new on 16 inch wheels, not the 15 inch ones it has one. It’s a 1985 Sport with 915 gearbox.

Does anyone know?

I do not; but I would include the tedious factor of what size tyres are available today... and by that I mean a decent choice of modern rubber.

My 3.2 Supersport came on 16", and the rear tyres are a pain to source.

Do you have any pictures of it on those wheels? Although I suppose that is a wide body version so will presumably have the wide tyres off the turbo?

[Julian Thompson]

mlsporsche said:

This is the factory spec on your car, as you can see it came out of Stuttgart with 15" forged wheels


Vehicle Identification No.
WP0ZZZ91ZGS101636
Model
Carrera Coupe
911
Date of production
13.12.1985
Year
1986
Sales type
911331
Engine Code
93020
Transmission Code
G91572
Axle drive
5S
Equipment
VN
Roof color
P5
Carpet color code
5FV
Exterior color / Paint Code
P5 /
Seat combination no.
ATH
Number of Z-Orders
0
PR Number
Attribute

Description
058
Impact absorbers, front and rear
261
Door mirror - flat - passenger's side,
electrically adjustable and heatable
330
341
Central locking system
401
Light-alloy rims, forged
15-inch
425
Rear window wiper
437
Comfort seat, left,
electrically adjustable
473
With front spoiler and rear spoiler
650
Electrical sliding roof

That’s awesome, thank you!!!

[Julian Thompson]

Orangecurry said:

Yes true it had 9J rears. I simply meant whatever sizes you need, check they are available today, 15s vs 16s.

I doubt any of the photos would help you? As you point out, these Fuchs are deeper dish.

Looks great that on those wheels