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What is the offset for 1983 944 wheels?

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Old 09-01-2007, 10:32 PM
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Default What is the offset for 1983 944 wheels?

I know that there are two offsets for the 944. what is the offset for the 83?
my wheels are 215/60/15.
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Good question.

I was wondering this as well.
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Early through 86 was ET 23.3mm
Late was 87-91 with ET 52mm I believe.
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^^^What he said.
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But what is it in relation to 130mm in late model porsches?
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Originally Posted by thoen
But what is it in relation to 130mm in late model porsches?
huh? Offset is how far from the centerline the wheel mounts. Early cars are ~23.3mm, later Porsches including the late 944 use anything from around 50-70mm from what I've seen. Where are you getting 130mm? Only thing I've seen that involves the wheels and 130mm is the bolt pattern which is 5x130mm.
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yes, that for the late wheels. how can i use newer wheels with the earlier pattern (1983 944)?
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To use a late wheel on an early car you'll need spacers. Depending on the offset they'll probably need to be in the neighborhood of 1-1.5" thick.
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Most, if not all, Porsche wheels will fit any Porsche (excepting 4-bolt 914/924s and possibly Cayeene?). They use the 5x130 pattern. The offset difference will make the wheels stick out from the fenders.



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