darenchu

I currently have some 16x8j RS' on my N/A, and I was thinking of ways to get my wheels flush without slapping on bigger spacers. Since the RS is a 3-piece rim, I think the easiest way is to just get a bigger lip (1-2" bigger?). I was just wondering if there would be any issues with that. Obviously I know I'd need wider tires, but other than that, any safety issues? Also, the RS' were apparently stock from the dealer (correct me if I'm wrong); I only know the size of the rear wheels, but I'm not too sure on the front so if anyone could clue me in on that, great. Thanks!

drift a 944

If you have the same set I previously had on my red 951, they were 16x7 front and 16x8 rear. What you could probably do is move the outer lip to the front wheels and buy larger ones for the rear (to save some $$). I can't remember if the actual outer lip is 1" inch larger in the rear than the front, or if it's just 1/2" inch larger and the inner barrel is 1/2" larger also. I would do some measurements to find out.

Here is the RS's I had.

ritzblitz

Dude just measure how much closer you want the wheel to the fender and add to the lip size... Consider how you want the tire too(stretched/not stretched)

PorscheDude1

Those wheels are very common in the VW and BMW world.

Check the following places for RS parts:
S14.net
VWvortex
bimmerfourms

ritzblitz

Or i could sell you a sick set of them that i built for my 83.

darenchu

Actually, I'll probably just do what (elliot?) suggested with swapping the lips and getting a new set for the rear. thanks for all the input guys