highboy

has anyone tried to fit - 9 inch (rear) Turbo S wheels on the frt of thier 951? if so - have you had any problems and/or issues? i'm looking for a decent pair if anybody has any?

thanks
tom

Oddjob

They will rub on the stock diameter springs.

If you have updated your front suspension with 2.5 or 2.25" springs, I believe they will work.

highboy

sweet...thanks for the info - NOW - anybody got springs - what should i upgrade with 250# - 300#?? what about tire sizes?? what to do in the rear??

thanks
tom

Magown

I have a pal with an '89 running Ledas coil overs, he runs 996 17x9's on all 4 corners.

ninefiveone

To upgrade to 2.5" or 2.25" springs, do you need to update the spring perches and hats as well?

highboy

yea - i'm still running the OEM stuff and it is pretty tired and soft - the car is ned of a complete suspension re-build! any suggestions - i'm looking to do some weekend worrior stuff (DE, auto x) and of course I like my daily commute to be an exciting jont! any suggestions for the rear end and tir sizing?

thanks
tom

adrial

I didn't actually lower the car, but I did a test fit putting my rear wheels up front with the car in the air and it didnt seem likely that it'd fit. It seemed that they would rub the fenders.

chilibluepepper

It's do-able, dependent on what you consider tolerable. I'm running 17x9 996 wheels with 255-40-17 tires up front, but that is with Ground Control threaded perches and hats fitted on my shocks, 2.5" Eibach springs, and anywhere between -2 and -3 degrees of camber. My set up is a snug fit and I can't turn my steering lock-to-lock without the tires rubbing slightly on the inside of the wheel well. I haven't tried 245s, but they should offer a tiny bit more clearance.

adrial

996 wheels dont have the same offset as 951S wheels.

951S are 65mm (stock front 7"), not sure about 996 but around 55mm IIRC.

951S rears are 60mm.

Higher offset means the wheel is pushed in farther.

GaryK

My CS 9" rear wheels (et60) fit fine on the front of my '89 with 245/45-16s, but I converted my Koni coilovers to 2.5" springs. The rim will not clear the stock springs. My 17x9 et50 wheels with 255/40s will rub the front fender lip.

highboy

GaryK - can you please give me more info on your set-up - as i mentioned ealrlier - my 88 has a tired suspension and i am looking to upgrade and fit CS 9" on all 4's - what type of use does your 89 see? i am looking to build a fun commuter and weekend DE, auto-x car!

thx
tom

jerome951

Highboy,

The 9x16 may fit on the front depending on your suspension settings.

I used to run my 9x16 rims (with 225 tires) on the front at the track for rain tires. Everything was fine with stock camber settings. Tires seemed to have plenty of clearance.

When I swithed to a more aggressive camber (-2 degrees), the rim rubbed on the spring. This is with stock TurboS suspension.

GaryK

My '89 has the stock Koni coilovers, like on the Turbo S, but they were revalved and the perches were changed to accomodate 2.5" springs. Other than that, the only changes to the front suspension are a strut tower brace and adjustable camber plates.
When the suspension was completely stock, the 9" rim would rub the springs even with only -1.5 camber.
I think on your '88 you have to go to coilovers in the front for the 9" rims to work.

highboy

GaryK - thanks - I have a complete KONI adjustable coil-over suspenion on order and hope to be upgrading by the weekend - as for 16x9 951S wheels - do you know where I can find 2 decent ones? in addtion, what size tires are you fitting on the frt and rear?

thanks

tazman

If you buy me a set of Kinesis Supercups you can have mine