Custom wheels for my 86 Turbo
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You would need front arms, spindles, hubs and tie rods from any 87 or later 944 and a set of rear hubs from the same years. Like I said good used parts shouldn’t be expensive as there are plenty around, though I would probably buy the tie rods new and wyit replace the control arm ball joints if they are not tight. Yes you’ll need new later turbo rotors but the calipers don’t change, so maybe consider doing all the work (suspension, offset, rotors and wheels) at once when the rotors are worn. Larts Parts or one of the other breakers on here will be able to sell you everything you need.
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You are referring to the 9x16 Fuchs right? Will rolling the fenders not address this? There seem to be several members who have no problem running much wider wheel and tire combinations up front.
Are 16x8s up front enough to prevent understeer? I’m trying to minimize understeer by putting in the widest tires that reasonably fit.
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You should also give consideration to Rotiform. They are custom forged wheels that can be built in any diameter, width, and offset needed. Many customers here on the forums can attest to their durability & quality. I picked out a few models to show you below:
You should also give consideration to Rotiform. They are custom forged wheels that can be built in any diameter, width, and offset needed. Many customers here on the forums can attest to their durability & quality. I picked out a few models to show you below:
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I converted my 86 951 to late offset in front. Upgraded to big reds and larger rotors at the same time.
list of items changed:
tie rods
control arms
wheel hubs
spindles
upper strut mounts
rotors
calipers
I left the rears alone, and ran spacers to have late offset wheels fit
list of items changed:
tie rods
control arms
wheel hubs
spindles
upper strut mounts
rotors
calipers
I left the rears alone, and ran spacers to have late offset wheels fit
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Fuchs makes 9x17s, so why have them custom made? https://www.fuchsfelgeusa.com/wheels/fuchsfelge-17
The ET they offer is very close to stock (though you have to factor in the extra inch in width). For what it's worth, I'm running 9x17 with 255's on my S2 in the rear without issue, though I can't speak to whether that would work in the front.
The ET they offer is very close to stock (though you have to factor in the extra inch in width). For what it's worth, I'm running 9x17 with 255's on my S2 in the rear without issue, though I can't speak to whether that would work in the front.
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I converted my 86 951 to late offset in front. Upgraded to big reds and larger rotors at the same time.
list of items changed:
tie rods
control arms
wheel hubs
spindles
upper strut mounts
rotors
calipers
I left the rears alone, and ran spacers to have late offset wheels fit
list of items changed:
tie rods
control arms
wheel hubs
spindles
upper strut mounts
rotors
calipers
I left the rears alone, and ran spacers to have late offset wheels fit
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Fuchs makes 9x17s, so why have them custom made? https://www.fuchsfelgeusa.com/wheels/fuchsfelge-17
The ET they offer is very close to stock (though you have to factor in the extra inch in width). For what it's worth, I'm running 9x17 with 255's on my S2 in the rear without issue, though I can't speak to whether that would work in the front.
The ET they offer is very close to stock (though you have to factor in the extra inch in width). For what it's worth, I'm running 9x17 with 255's on my S2 in the rear without issue, though I can't speak to whether that would work in the front.