911 Wheel Spacers or wider tires?
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911 Wheel Spacers or wider tires?
O.K. I've read through various previous threads and have not exactly found the right answer. I have read other people's comments on how the "look" of having the tires out further in the wheel well finishes off a nice and balanced looking 911. Given the fact that I'm going to buy 4 new tires I feel this would be a great time to address this issue. With that, here are my questions;
1) Should one use spacers or go with a wider tire?
2) Will either adversely affect handling or anything else?
3) What are the right sizes for my 88 911?
4) Where is the best place to purchase?
Thanks to those that have suggested/prodded/pleaded and begged me to use the search function BEFORE starting a new thread. There really is alot of information out there. I find I get lost on all sorts of subjects I never thought of! Thanks for your advice.
1) Should one use spacers or go with a wider tire?
2) Will either adversely affect handling or anything else?
3) What are the right sizes for my 88 911?
4) Where is the best place to purchase?
Thanks to those that have suggested/prodded/pleaded and begged me to use the search function BEFORE starting a new thread. There really is alot of information out there. I find I get lost on all sorts of subjects I never thought of! Thanks for your advice.
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I believe the reason for the single question reply was this is the source of some debate.
Yet I have a complete set of wheel spacers and lugs that came off my 3.2 Carrera, were on there for 2 completely trouble free, perfectly balanced years. One inch rears, not sure on fronts, will check. Make an offer (PM or here) as I'm ridding myself of lots of shelved parts.
They're on the car in the avatar by the way. Pulls the wheels to the wheel well edge.
Yet I have a complete set of wheel spacers and lugs that came off my 3.2 Carrera, were on there for 2 completely trouble free, perfectly balanced years. One inch rears, not sure on fronts, will check. Make an offer (PM or here) as I'm ridding myself of lots of shelved parts.
They're on the car in the avatar by the way. Pulls the wheels to the wheel well edge.
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O.K. I've read through various previous threads and have not exactly found the right answer. I have read other people's comments on how the "look" of having the tires out further in the wheel well finishes off a nice and balanced looking 911. Given the fact that I'm going to buy 4 new tires I feel this would be a great time to address this issue. With that, here are my questions;
1) Should one use spacers or go with a wider tire?
2) Will either adversely affect handling or anything else?
3) What are the right sizes for my 88 911?
4) Where is the best place to purchase?
Thanks to those that have suggested/prodded/pleaded and begged me to use the search function BEFORE starting a new thread. There really is alot of information out there. I find I get lost on all sorts of subjects I never thought of! Thanks for your advice.
1) Should one use spacers or go with a wider tire?
2) Will either adversely affect handling or anything else?
3) What are the right sizes for my 88 911?
4) Where is the best place to purchase?
Thanks to those that have suggested/prodded/pleaded and begged me to use the search function BEFORE starting a new thread. There really is alot of information out there. I find I get lost on all sorts of subjects I never thought of! Thanks for your advice.
2) Handling can be affected since you are widening the vehicles track. If you have no experience or a sensative butt, you won't notice
3) the "right" size is the size that won't cause your tires to rub. I'd offer up 1" rear. 1/2" or less front
4) H&R makes some great, HUBCENTRIC spacers/adaptors. They are not cheap either.
5) Don't be cheap
6) Don't add spacers to just make the car "look better".. since looking better is both sujective and, ideally, will require you to lower the car below US rideheight settings. Once lowered, you will have less ground clearance, which may be an issue on questionable "maine" roads.
7) The factory offered: a) 7 and 8 x 15" wheels as well as 7 and 8x16" wheels. Many here like the look of 7 and 9x16" wheels. Biggest issue with wider wheels is finding matched sizes in 16" diameters.
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O.K. [B]I've read through various previous [/B]threads and have not exactly found the right answer. I have read other people's comments on how the "look" of having the tires out further in the wheel well finishes off a nice and balanced looking 911. Given the fact that I'm going to buy 4 new tires I feel this would be a great time to address this issue. With that, here are my questions;
1) Should one use spacers or go with a wider tire?
2) Will either adversely affect handling or anything else?
3) What are the right sizes for my 88 911?
4) Where is the best place to purchase?
Thanks to those that have suggested/prodded/pleaded and begged me to use the search function BEFORE starting a new thread. There really is alot of information out there. I find I get lost on all sorts of subjects I never thought of! Thanks for your advice.
1) Should one use spacers or go with a wider tire?
2) Will either adversely affect handling or anything else?
3) What are the right sizes for my 88 911?
4) Where is the best place to purchase?
Thanks to those that have suggested/prodded/pleaded and begged me to use the search function BEFORE starting a new thread. There really is alot of information out there. I find I get lost on all sorts of subjects I never thought of! Thanks for your advice.
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Oh, I did, and I have, but will not continue to read any of your inane questions.
I've enjoyed this forum for years, have used it extensively and learned so very much here that I consider it family in many ways.
I question your need to overuse and wonder what drives you to continue demanding attention from an otherwise polite crowd. As I honestly dislike calling any single soul out here, I'll refrain from further comments, but do ask that you take a second look at the majority of your posts with an eye towards perhaps quietly listening and learning - rather than the constant hand waving and grunting like that of a bothersome child in a quiet classroom.
I've enjoyed this forum for years, have used it extensively and learned so very much here that I consider it family in many ways.
I question your need to overuse and wonder what drives you to continue demanding attention from an otherwise polite crowd. As I honestly dislike calling any single soul out here, I'll refrain from further comments, but do ask that you take a second look at the majority of your posts with an eye towards perhaps quietly listening and learning - rather than the constant hand waving and grunting like that of a bothersome child in a quiet classroom.
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Oh, I did, and I have, but will not continue to read any of your inane questions.
I've enjoyed this forum for years, have used it extensively and learned so very much here that I consider it family in many ways.
I question your need to overuse and wonder what drives you to continue demanding attention from an otherwise polite crowd. As I honestly dislike calling any single soul out here, I'll refrain from further comments, but do ask that you take a second look at the majority of your posts with an eye towards perhaps quietly listening and learning - rather than the constant hand waving and grunting like that of a bothersome child in a quiet classroom.
I've enjoyed this forum for years, have used it extensively and learned so very much here that I consider it family in many ways.
I question your need to overuse and wonder what drives you to continue demanding attention from an otherwise polite crowd. As I honestly dislike calling any single soul out here, I'll refrain from further comments, but do ask that you take a second look at the majority of your posts with an eye towards perhaps quietly listening and learning - rather than the constant hand waving and grunting like that of a bothersome child in a quiet classroom.
Your comments are welcomed and duly noted. It was never my attempt at annoying anyone and am sorry if I have. Just a little over zealousness towards my new hobby. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas.
PS: I also "cleaned up" my signature.
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Wider tires, and wheels, are an excellent improvement for your Carrrera. Tire availability in 16" has become quite difficult. I recommend 17", specifically 17x7.5 front and 17x9 rear, using 205/50 17 front and 255/40 17 rear.
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Thanks for the info, but where would one get 17" rims??? BTW, love your products! Merry Christmas.
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Rota Fox makes a Fuchs look alike that is gravity cast 17" wheel. They are hard to find, but prices range from $1200 - 1500 for a new set. Some people buy Zuffenhaus 3 piece 17" Fuchs style wheels and those are in the $3600 range. Another option is 6 x 16" Fuchs with the centers cut out and modified for 3 bolt application. These kinds of sets use 20 bolt BBS inner and outer rim components. These sets are in the $1800 used to almost $4000 if you are the guy buying all new components to custom make a set. Jim
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I just had a conversation tonight with a guy that restores cars and he said to go with wider tires versus spacers because you will have more grip on the road and you won't mess with the cars "tracking" if you go with spacers of different widths, say 1" and 1/2". Plus you'll save the price of the spacers. He also thinks that the maximum width recommended width is 265's for the back and 245's in the front. Any thoughts?
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Stock 993 17" cup II rims will fit. They are also wider than the stock '88 rims. Many 993 folks (me included) trade them for what are known as 'Model Year '02 18" rims, so there are plenty out there. Here's what they look like on a Carrera coupe; (Photo borrowed from route30classics.com)
I think they would look good on your car.
Cheers,
Paul.
I think they would look good on your car.
Cheers,
Paul.
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I just had a conversation tonight with a guy that restores cars and he said to go with wider tires versus spacers because you will have more grip on the road and you won't mess with the cars "tracking" if you go with spacers of different widths, say 1" and 1/2". Plus you'll save the price of the spacers. He also thinks that the maximum width recommended width is 265's for the back and 245's in the front. Any thoughts?
Stock 993 17" cup II rims will fit. They are also wider than the stock '88 rims. Many 993 folks (me included) trade them for what are known as 'Model Year '02 18" rims, so there are plenty out there. Here's what they look like on a Carrera coupe; (Photo borrowed from route30classics.com)
I think they would look good on your car.
Cheers,
Paul.
I think they would look good on your car.
Cheers,
Paul.