Another offset question
02-18-2003, 06:37 PM
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Another offset question
I have a chance to get a set of dirt cheap 16x8 wheels off an early 944, what kind of spacers or whatever will i need to fit them on my 88 944?
02-18-2003, 06:39 PM
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Unfortunately, spacers would have the opposite effect of what you need. The early wheels will stick out more (?25mm more) than older ones, even without spacers.
02-18-2003, 08:09 PM
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sticking out more is good, i want to fill out the fender wells more and i was thinking about putting spacers to do just that... What (if any) are the negative effects of running early offset wheels on a late offset car?
02-18-2003, 08:12 PM
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As far as I know, they'll stick out too much, but I could be wrong. Perry was thinking about putting some fuchs (early offset) on his 951, and had some plans for cutting/grinding/etc. the wheel so they would fit. I would guess this means you couldn't just bolt things up and have them merely "fill out" the wells.
02-18-2003, 08:16 PM
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Assuming i bolt the wheels onto my car tomorrow and it sits fine when i lower it will having the incorrect offset wear out suspension parts faster or negatively affect handling?