Opinion: Twists or These?
09-28-2009, 08:59 PM
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oem offset for the 86 is 23/23 (actually 23.3) F/R
so to match this you need ~32/27 spacers (55-23, 50-23)
since the wheels are wider in the rear I'd shoot for offsets of 23/15 (that's what my reps are) so 32/35 spacers, or as close as you can get...
H&R makes a 32/32 for our cars...that will put the centerline of the F the same as oem and push the R out 5mm ~1/5th inch
what are the tires and rim widths?
so to match this you need ~32/27 spacers (55-23, 50-23)
since the wheels are wider in the rear I'd shoot for offsets of 23/15 (that's what my reps are) so 32/35 spacers, or as close as you can get...
H&R makes a 32/32 for our cars...that will put the centerline of the F the same as oem and push the R out 5mm ~1/5th inch
what are the tires and rim widths?
09-29-2009, 03:32 PM
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Some New Wheel Fitment Info Right from Porsche Germany...
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...ends-here.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...ends-here.html
09-29-2009, 05:04 PM
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Who cares what Porsche approves of. They wouldn't approve engine mods but that doesn't stop anyone from doing them. As far as wheels go, it's all a matter of taste. I think 19's are too big for a 944 and make it look like a donk or matchbox car, but to each their own.
09-29-2009, 07:33 PM
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As for knowing about things...did you know there is a Porsche technical service bulletin warning against the use of even 17” wheels on a 944?
The newer 911's have more 'mass' both in actual weight and visually.
It’s a matter of taste…but those 19” on a nonlowered car look pimptastic to me…how about some spinners..?
The newer 911's have more 'mass' both in actual weight and visually.
It’s a matter of taste…but those 19” on a nonlowered car look pimptastic to me…how about some spinners..?
Even tho 19"s arent on the the list its only a +1 on a 968 Turbo S...
10-04-2009, 07:43 PM
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The problem with your car Dannie is that all i see is wheels when i look at the car. They should complement the car not over power.(just like any body mod) These cars are beautiful keep them that way.. You have a really nice car
i dont say this often about these cars but yours might benefit from a font splitter and side skirts to "even out" the look of the car
10-04-2009, 07:55 PM
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I thought this thread was going to start out good, as a set of these wheels came with my car unmounted. I like them and would like to add them. The car came with 16" phone dials and some Michelin tires. The tires look great, but are 10 years old 
I really would like to replace them, especially now that my car is ready for the road after 10 months of work.
Seems lots of people veered off and started talking about every other wheel out there.
Anyway, I'd like to hear more about these wheels in particular, the pros and cons about them, and what size tires everyone is running with them. Also, those of you with pre 87 cars, what size spacers are you running?
Thanks.
I really would like to replace them, especially now that my car is ready for the road after 10 months of work.Seems lots of people veered off and started talking about every other wheel out there.
Anyway, I'd like to hear more about these wheels in particular, the pros and cons about them, and what size tires everyone is running with them. Also, those of you with pre 87 cars, what size spacers are you running?
Thanks.
10-04-2009, 08:48 PM
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I ended up going with the twist's. Kind of worked out that way becasue of the price but I still think I like the claws better. Having been a mustang guy, I think that somewhere deep down inside they remined me of the magnum 500's.
Anyway, the twists I bought are et 55 front and et 50 rear. I spoke with Dave Martin at wheel enhancements and he recommends a 28 - 32mm in the front and a 43mm in the rear. $450 for the set of all four. OUCH. They are H&R, very high quality.
tires are:
rear: 255/45 17
front: 225/45 17
Not sure if these tire sizes are correct for the 944...
Anyway, the twists I bought are et 55 front and et 50 rear. I spoke with Dave Martin at wheel enhancements and he recommends a 28 - 32mm in the front and a 43mm in the rear. $450 for the set of all four. OUCH. They are H&R, very high quality.
tires are:
rear: 255/45 17
front: 225/45 17
Not sure if these tire sizes are correct for the 944...
10-04-2009, 08:58 PM
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I ended up going with the twist's. Kind of worked out that way becasue of the price but I still think I like the claws better. Having been a mustang guy, I think that somewhere deep down inside they remined me of the magnum 500's.
Anyway, the twists I bought are et 55 front and et 50 rear. I spoke with Dave Martin at wheel enhancements and he recommends a 28 - 32mm in the front and a 43mm in the rear. $450 for the set of all four. OUCH. They are H&R, very high quality.
tires are:
rear: 255/45 17
front: 225/45 17
Not sure if these tire sizes are correct for the 944...
Anyway, the twists I bought are et 55 front and et 50 rear. I spoke with Dave Martin at wheel enhancements and he recommends a 28 - 32mm in the front and a 43mm in the rear. $450 for the set of all four. OUCH. They are H&R, very high quality.
tires are:
rear: 255/45 17
front: 225/45 17
Not sure if these tire sizes are correct for the 944...
F 55-32 ~ 23 perfect
R 50-43 ~ 7, seems too much...mine is 15, and is close, but no rubbing
that pushes the wheel/tire out 23 - 7 = 16 mm + 30/2 mm for the tires ~31mm 1.25"
that's seems like a lot
my tires
225/45/17
255/40/17
10-04-2009, 11:55 PM
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twists are cool and sorry Dannie the vote is 100 to 1, the 19's just dont look like they belong.They don't work with the fender arch and just look outa place.Hey,but if you like em fine,nobody else is lining up for them.Keep on pimpin
10-05-2009, 12:00 AM
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Yours seems too be spaced right. I like that your rear wheels seem to be pushed out a little farther than stock. What were your offsets and what spacers (size and mfg'er) did you use?
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10-05-2009, 10:45 AM
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F 23
R 15
width
F 7.5/225
R 9/255
yours should be set-up similar
the F w/32's seem good at 23
the rears, imo, should be ~15, so you need a ~35 spacer, not 43...
unless I'm missing something
10-05-2009, 06:50 PM
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http://www.allporscheracing.com/Imag...0Blue%20SS.jpg
There was one i saw that had the side skirts that ran up the side of the rear lower part of the fender well but i cant find them now... Aside from lowering the car a little bit i think it sits nicely on 19"s... Im thinking about lowering it 3/4 inch to an Inch in the front and now more than a 1/2 inch in the rear...