** Update ** Here's Are The Offsets ! - 11 inch Rim
04-07-2008, 01:14 PM
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why wouldn't the 19 x 8.5 with a 235 not fit the front? Its not IDEAL, but it should fit?
The rear will fit WITH spacers, you MUST run spacers or it will rub inside, probably not even mount really.
I know allot of guys have 19 x 11's with 65mm offsets, its the standard 997 narrow body wheels
The rear will fit WITH spacers, you MUST run spacers or it will rub inside, probably not even mount really.
I know allot of guys have 19 x 11's with 65mm offsets, its the standard 997 narrow body wheels
04-07-2008, 01:19 PM
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If you're sold on the look of these, I think that you've gotten very close to a workable set of wheels.
Dan's right when he talks about the flexibility that the 65 et will give you in the back. You'll likely need spacers, but spacers allow you to tweak the offset to get them just right.
Brett, where is your fitment skepticism? Wheels or tires? Front, rear or both?
Dan's right when he talks about the flexibility that the 65 et will give you in the back. You'll likely need spacers, but spacers allow you to tweak the offset to get them just right.
Brett, where is your fitment skepticism? Wheels or tires? Front, rear or both?
04-07-2008, 01:25 PM
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BTW, if these wheels have the black anodized look that they have in your pic., this is an idea of what they'll look like on a 928:
04-07-2008, 01:37 PM
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They will fit NO PROBLEM!
Might not look ideal, but that's an opinion you will have to judge for yourself....
Below in these pics I have 19X8.5 (ET55) with 235/35/19 front and 19X10 (ET42) with 275/30/19 (FALKENS)
Front tyre is pretty much flush with the fender and rears have about 8mm of clearance (static)
With your ET65 and 15mm spacers your rear tires should only be a few mm or so further outboard than mine.
(Sorry for the dirty car!! just got it back on the road this weekend!!)
Also here is a photochop I did when trying to decide on wheels....
I'm sure you'll be satisfied!
Might not look ideal, but that's an opinion you will have to judge for yourself....
Below in these pics I have 19X8.5 (ET55) with 235/35/19 front and 19X10 (ET42) with 275/30/19 (FALKENS)
Front tyre is pretty much flush with the fender and rears have about 8mm of clearance (static)
With your ET65 and 15mm spacers your rear tires should only be a few mm or so further outboard than mine.
(Sorry for the dirty car!! just got it back on the road this weekend!!)
Also here is a photochop I did when trying to decide on wheels....
I'm sure you'll be satisfied!
04-07-2008, 01:52 PM
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Why not just wait for some cup wheels 7.5x17 et65 and 9x17 et55 and have a good set.
This is ALL for looks??????? You are willing to have banana peel sidewall 19" that may F-up the steering and rub too? Don't do it, just maintain and enjoy your 928 with a good fitting wheel set.
This is ALL for looks??????? You are willing to have banana peel sidewall 19" that may F-up the steering and rub too? Don't do it, just maintain and enjoy your 928 with a good fitting wheel set.
04-07-2008, 01:53 PM
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If you're sold on the look of these, I think that you've gotten very close to a workable set of wheels.
Dan's right when he talks about the flexibility that the 65 et will give you in the back. You'll likely need spacers, but spacers allow you to tweak the offset to get them just right.
Brett, where is your fitment skepticism? Wheels or tires? Front, rear or both?
Dan's right when he talks about the flexibility that the 65 et will give you in the back. You'll likely need spacers, but spacers allow you to tweak the offset to get them just right.
Brett, where is your fitment skepticism? Wheels or tires? Front, rear or both?
I think you are correct about the rears..with spacers...
Its the fronts that worry me...its that 56 offset
..plus 19s... All the best Brett
04-07-2008, 02:07 PM
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Hmmm thats interesting , now close are the tyres to the rear lower part of the front wheel arch ? (where it sort of points forward)
And do your centre caps still go on ? (mine don't)
All the best Brett
04-07-2008, 03:23 PM
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Center caps go on in the front after modifying (Shortening) the dust cover.
Can you take my word that the rears fit? If not I'll post a pic of the car. But actually when i measured ride height i got 165 front and about 200 rear. I have a wrench coming to adjust the rear down to 175ish. I will take pics then when its at the correct ride height. It was never adjusted after the shock install.
Can you take my word that the rears fit? If not I'll post a pic of the car. But actually when i measured ride height i got 165 front and about 200 rear. I have a wrench coming to adjust the rear down to 175ish. I will take pics then when its at the correct ride height. It was never adjusted after the shock install.
04-07-2008, 04:03 PM
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04-07-2008, 07:00 PM
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I have ordered the wheels and tyres today....
I should have them in a few days.
The only thing I can think off is that if they do touch at high compression or at full lock then I'll have to increase the ride height slightly with the adjustable thread. I managed to buy a Norton C Spanner. The only drag is how hard would it be turn the ring after 21 years !
I want to thank every one of you who have posted here....
Chow
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I should have them in a few days.
The only thing I can think off is that if they do touch at high compression or at full lock then I'll have to increase the ride height slightly with the adjustable thread. I managed to buy a Norton C Spanner. The only drag is how hard would it be turn the ring after 21 years !
I want to thank every one of you who have posted here....
Chow
Nadine
04-09-2008, 06:10 PM
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Received the wheels today and was very impressed with the looks !
I fitted the fronts on first and they went on with no problems. Although on full right lock the passenger (RHD) front wheel did slightly touch the rear mud flap but that was due to the mud flap slightly out of position on that particular side.
Then the moment of truth came with the rear wheels. With the 11 x 19 rims and 295/30/19 tyres the challenge began. The wheel fitment calculator stated I needed 15mm spacers on the rear to clear the calipers and prevent inside rubbing. I managed to get hold of 18mm spacers as couldn't source 15mm. After fitting the spacers and dropping the car on the new wheels the rear tyres looked very very close to the wheel arch. Infact I would guess there were a few millimeters in clearance ! When I sat in the car and shifted to drive and reverse, I could hear the tyres touching the wheel arches even though I shaved the arches to a maximum with the angle grinder. Also looking at the rear of the wheel, there was approximatly 1.5cm in clearance from the springs and about 1cm from the pipe running across the bottom of the wheel hub.
So my options were to try and raise the ride height slightly. After using lubricant on the O ring and using the C spanner, the damn thing would not budge an inch. It seemed that it was stuck solid from corrosion over the years. Thus couldn't adjust the ride height at all. If anyone knows a good way of freeing these O rings then please let me know as I am baffled.
My next option which I haven't done yet is to further shave off the rear wheel arches to gain roughly 1 cm in the gap between the arch and the wheel, however this needs to go to the body shop. I think this should solve my clearance issues.
One thing that plays on my mind is if I did use 15mm spacers, would the 3mm actually make a difference? 3mm seems such a small amount that I cannot anticipate it curing the clearance issues even though the wheel will be set back into the arch by 3mm? Will this not cause issues in rubbing inside the arch or even the pipe ? Or even if it physically doesn't look at first it will touch, what about at cornering at highspeeds ? Can someone please give me some advice on this.
Since now I am contemplating of cutting the arch slightly, I wondered whether if I used 20mm or even 22mm spacers instead of the 18mm. As the clearance would be sorted by the bodyshop, the extra spacers would bring the wheel away from the spring and pipe hence reduce the risk of touching at cornering or highspeeds.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Nadine
I fitted the fronts on first and they went on with no problems. Although on full right lock the passenger (RHD) front wheel did slightly touch the rear mud flap but that was due to the mud flap slightly out of position on that particular side.
Then the moment of truth came with the rear wheels. With the 11 x 19 rims and 295/30/19 tyres the challenge began. The wheel fitment calculator stated I needed 15mm spacers on the rear to clear the calipers and prevent inside rubbing. I managed to get hold of 18mm spacers as couldn't source 15mm. After fitting the spacers and dropping the car on the new wheels the rear tyres looked very very close to the wheel arch. Infact I would guess there were a few millimeters in clearance ! When I sat in the car and shifted to drive and reverse, I could hear the tyres touching the wheel arches even though I shaved the arches to a maximum with the angle grinder. Also looking at the rear of the wheel, there was approximatly 1.5cm in clearance from the springs and about 1cm from the pipe running across the bottom of the wheel hub.
So my options were to try and raise the ride height slightly. After using lubricant on the O ring and using the C spanner, the damn thing would not budge an inch. It seemed that it was stuck solid from corrosion over the years. Thus couldn't adjust the ride height at all. If anyone knows a good way of freeing these O rings then please let me know as I am baffled.
My next option which I haven't done yet is to further shave off the rear wheel arches to gain roughly 1 cm in the gap between the arch and the wheel, however this needs to go to the body shop. I think this should solve my clearance issues.
One thing that plays on my mind is if I did use 15mm spacers, would the 3mm actually make a difference? 3mm seems such a small amount that I cannot anticipate it curing the clearance issues even though the wheel will be set back into the arch by 3mm? Will this not cause issues in rubbing inside the arch or even the pipe ? Or even if it physically doesn't look at first it will touch, what about at cornering at highspeeds ? Can someone please give me some advice on this.
Since now I am contemplating of cutting the arch slightly, I wondered whether if I used 20mm or even 22mm spacers instead of the 18mm. As the clearance would be sorted by the bodyshop, the extra spacers would bring the wheel away from the spring and pipe hence reduce the risk of touching at cornering or highspeeds.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Nadine
04-09-2008, 06:17 PM
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get the proper 15mm spacer and try again
www.vertexauto.com is where i got mine (rennlist sponsor) they are really nice spacers and cost about $120 for the pair.
http://www.vertexauto.com/ShowItem/4...2015%20Mm.aspx
Or try Ebay for a better price
www.vertexauto.com is where i got mine (rennlist sponsor) they are really nice spacers and cost about $120 for the pair.
http://www.vertexauto.com/ShowItem/4...2015%20Mm.aspx
Or try Ebay for a better price
