early 944 wheel fitment
08-31-2010, 10:59 AM
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early 944 wheel fitment
Ok guys,
I have searched, and I know people have been doing this for years, I just can't make sense of any of it. I have been out of the 944 thing for about 4 years, back again now.
I am looking for new wheels for my 83. I found a set of Boxter "crab claws" that i really like. Will these work? What would it take? If not where should I look?
Thanks,
Nathan
I have searched, and I know people have been doing this for years, I just can't make sense of any of it. I have been out of the 944 thing for about 4 years, back again now.
I am looking for new wheels for my 83. I found a set of Boxter "crab claws" that i really like. Will these work? What would it take? If not where should I look?
Thanks,
Nathan
08-31-2010, 04:46 PM
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The "early cars" (ie pre 1987) use whats refered to as "early offset wheel". They will have an Offset (ET) of 10.5-23.3mm. "early" offset Porsche wheels are
1) Fuchs
2) Pre 1987 Phone dials
3) Cookie Cutters
Late cars (944s from 1987+, 911 from the 964+, 928, 993, 996, Boxster, Cayman) all use a larger Offset (ET) of the 50-65mm range
In order to put "late offset" wheels (twists, claws, lightweights etc) you will need an adaptor (or spacers and longer lug bolts) to compensate for the difference in ETs which is typically 1" - 1.25"
If searching for genuine Porsche wheels, I use, as reference, the wheelenhancement site to get an idea of wheel style and what will work.
There are also several makers of "replica" wheels. Some of them DO make the "late style" wheels in "early offset" sizes.
Or, you can go aftermarket and custom widths and offsets to fit your needs.
1) Fuchs
2) Pre 1987 Phone dials
3) Cookie Cutters
Late cars (944s from 1987+, 911 from the 964+, 928, 993, 996, Boxster, Cayman) all use a larger Offset (ET) of the 50-65mm range
In order to put "late offset" wheels (twists, claws, lightweights etc) you will need an adaptor (or spacers and longer lug bolts) to compensate for the difference in ETs which is typically 1" - 1.25"
If searching for genuine Porsche wheels, I use, as reference, the wheelenhancement site to get an idea of wheel style and what will work.
There are also several makers of "replica" wheels. Some of them DO make the "late style" wheels in "early offset" sizes.
Or, you can go aftermarket and custom widths and offsets to fit your needs.
03-09-2011, 05:08 PM
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Hey guys, when you add spacers to an early offset hub to accomodate larger ET rims, do you add on to the stock wheel spacer or remove that and remount wider spacers to directly to the hub ?
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03-10-2011, 11:50 AM
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You remove the factory spacer and mount the new unit to the hub. Most spacers have studs and lug nuts to keep everything correct.
http://stores.ebay.com/rigged-up-off...id=p4340.l2563
http://stores.ebay.com/rigged-up-off...id=p4340.l2563
03-10-2011, 05:34 PM
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Cookie Cutters, Fuchs and Phone Dials came in "early offset" sizes. You could also find used BBS and other "aftermarket" brands.
As mentioned, to make any of the "newer" wheels work, you will need adaptors to make them fit.
As mentioned, to make any of the "newer" wheels work, you will need adaptors to make them fit.
