Antonio951

Finally got the wheel spacers and im happy with the result.
I got what i wanted, the sidewall almost flush with the fender/q-panel.

Heres the pics.

Antonio951

AFTER

Serge944

As always, wheels look better with the proper offset. Nice!

mjensen

Assuming late-offset wheels, what brand and thickness did you use? Looks great!

944J

Would you mind listing the specifics like the offsets of the wheels and the size spacers you got for the front and back and what year your car is?

Serge944

Looks to me like an inch spacer all around. The wheels should be ~ 50 front, 55 rear offset (7.5 & 9").

944J

what parts are needed? I have the porsche spacers on mine but they dont push the wheel out that far and now need some thin 5mm spacers or so.

I'm looking for measurements in mm and part #'s hopefully I can just get 1 spacer instead of using more than one on each wheel.

Serge944

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...spagenameZWDVW

You have to get studded spacers if you want to space it substantially unless you want to install longer studs (which wont be much cheaper and a ton more work).

Here's your best source. He'll work with you and custom build you a set of 4 spacers for your specific application. Very reputable guy from what I have heard.

BTW, I suggest you get the hubcentric spacers (which are 100 more than the listed ebay price).

aeronautica86

are there any disadvantages to using spacers? it would seem to me that they might be a weak spot. how about using them on a car that is taken to the track?

Serge944

Porsche used wheel spacers from the factory on a variety of cars - from 930s to 944s. Although it's better not to use spacers, there really isn't an alternative unless you want someone to custom fab you new hubs.

Antonio951

944J, the car is an 86 with late offset wheels and i dont know what size the wheels are. The spacers are 1.5 inch and are hubcentric.
I took it out on the highway at higher speeds and didnt notice anything abnormal.
Seems to drive good and looks alot better then before.

xsboost90

spacers tend to be heavier and are not usually allowed on the track since you cannot check the torque on them easily or they could possibly break. Of course some techs may not notice this and never give you problems easy. Its also your problem if something does happen anyways. I used spacers on my 914 w/ no problems but when i swapped to proper hubs and ditched the spacers you could tell alot of weight was eliminated from the front end.

944J

My spacers are very light weight, being factory spacers, and all pre 86 944's use spacers on the rears, so I don't see how they wouldnt be allowed on the track?

944J

Where did you get them?

I have some 21mm spacers but I think I want maybe 5-10mm more.

Antonio951

Ernies alloy, found him on ebay.