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Old 04-05-2004, 02:17 PM
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Hi,

I own a 87 944 turbo and I would like to put 18x8,5 and 18x10 wheels but I've no idea of the offsets I need to fit my car! Could someone help me?
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Selfless Plug.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMESSE%3AIT

With 275's on the back, those Tires will rub unless the fenders are correctly rolled.
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For a street car or race car?

18"'s are a little too big for the street and can cause premature ball joint failure. Porsche will black list a 924/944/968 series car found with 18's. No idea what that means, or if there really are Porsche police, but that has been discussed here before.


BTW, Geneva what? I am from Geneva (NY) originally.
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thanks but I would like Brock B4 wheels 18x8,5 with 225/40 front and 18x10 with 265/35 rear.... I've just no idea of the offset that fits!
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Hmm, Geneva in Switzerland
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I know the report that treats about 17 and 18 wheels... It doesn't bother me!
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Originally posted by Mendrax
Hmm, Geneva in Switzerland
Ah, I see, totally different hemisphere.
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Yup !!!
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I have RH 8,5x18 and 10x18 with 225/40 and 265/35...fits perfectly !
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Originally posted by Timo
I have RH 8,5x18 and 10x18 with 225/40 and 265/35...fits perfectly !
could you tell me the offsets?
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Originally posted by W88951
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMESSE%3AIT

With 275's on the back, those Tires will rub unless the fenders are correctly rolled.
look at the pics in his auction. the close-ups show the size and et stamped on it. looks like et 45 and 50.
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"I would like to put 18x8,5 and 18x10 wheels but I've no idea of the offsets I need to fit my car! "

You want about 60-65mm offsets like on the TurboS cars.
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This time I have ET 59 at the front and ET 54 at rear. Last time I had 57 front and 52 rear.
Possible may be up to ET 50 for front and 48 rear.



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