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FORSALE:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ml#post4989372

Posted on pelican, pictures...etc.

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Please advise if you should have any questions.


On another note, In a few days i am going to post a DIY late offset wheels install.

I hope to eliminate all future questions on how to put wheel spacers on your 944/951 early offset to late.

thanks jpc

RedRose

Question: Do I need to get new wheels just to use spacers? I'd like my rear wheels to be a bit further out from the stock spot, but would that require more expense than just these spacers? I have an early NA.

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Good question,

1st if you use the spacer you will lose 6 mm and change on your wheel studs. If you are not racing and just daily driving, i would assume this would be Ok, but i am not a mechanic.

I also have 951 phone dials forsale if this would help your wheel width. I am a motivated seller.

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SamGrant951

No, people run spacers all the time with stock wheels to push them farther out. 944's can hold a lot of tire/wheel so all depends on how far you want them pushed out on what kind of spacer you should use.

There is an accepted amount of "engaged threads/or turns" for a lugnut, IIRC its around 6-7. If its less I wouldnt drive it. You can always use bolt on spacers for larger amounts or slip on spacers that may or may not require longer studs....hope that helps a bit. I run spacers on everything

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Thanks Sam,

I used a combination of spacers with studs and longer studs with spacers. So basically adding a .25 inch spacer will allow enough SAFE turns on your wheel nut.

Let me know, ready to ship whoever has interest.


jpc

RedRose

Anyone got ideas on how far is good? I've got phonies and Fuchs, unsure if they're stock or what, but they appear that way. How many should I get? I was thinking 3 on each side, so 6.

ritzblitz

you should have twice the width of the stud in thread engagement. Aka if its a 1/4-20 thread, you should have about a half inch of thread purchase.

Multiple spacers usually isnt a great idea. Instead of three .25 spacers, get a .75 spacer.

Are those spacers lug or hub centric?

smlporsche

As long as they are the standard Porsche wheel spacing I'll take 4 of 'em
Sending PM now

RedRose

So would .75in be ridiculous? And should I leave the fronts where they are, or move those out as well? What are some popular combinations?

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The spacers will fit your Porsche, i used them on my 951.

What is a popular combo, i don't know. It's easy enough to purchase 4 and test what you want for the rear. If you need more, just email me. I'll would assume i'll have more.

It looks like i am down to 10 units, if payment is sent.

I have emailed and PM both parties of interest. If payment is sent by tonight, i should be able to ship the items either by WED or THUR. (USPS)

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RedRose

I think that I'll take four then!

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If everyone makes payment, i will have only 6 units left.

Hurry while the supplies last.

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Mike951

I want 2...PM sent

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Mike951, i responded to your PM.

I should have 4 units left, but only rec paypments from 1 person so far.

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odurandina

Maybe for a go-cart.

standard 996/997 H&R 12/14 mm spacers are the ONLY spacers that you should ever put on any of your cars.

Every other combination is dangerous.

Why ?

1. They are the the narrowest spacers that have a solid, properly-engineered overhangs to safely sit on your wheel hub and not add even more dangerous loads to the studs.

very significant loads are already being added -- even in this configuration [to the new studs]. Long studs are bad enough.

even if you run these, you should always inspect your bearings and lug nuts after any hard driving.

2. They are the only spacers installed on many 911s at the factory so customers can quickly change to wider wheels for track and recreational uses.

3. narrow spacers without overhangs are actually the most dangerous.

4. running spacers any wider are likely to damage your bearings pretty fast... even lead to a catastrophic event. bad. all over bad. 12-15 mm max...

5. in hard cornering anywhere, the additional loading that you are putting on is off the charts... you need to be running different offsets. your life is worth a lot more than saving a few bucks or endangering anyone elses.

6. spacers just basically, suck. Just see how ****ty your car feels after you go big.

7. did you guys know that this pompous, 968 driver is not a big fan of wheel spacers ?

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