DrZ1

Looking for reccomendations for best source to obtain wheels spacers. I have an 86 944 w/ early offset. I have ran a set of Fikse Fm-10 17" wheels w/ no problems. However I have upgraded to 87 hub and spindles as well as big black calipers. Now when setting the wheel on w/o even putting on the lug nuts the wheel rubs slightly, but when fully torqued down, I am sure it would be unable to rotate.

Not sure what thickness of spacer, guessing btwwn 5-10mm and where to purchase? Would like to probably try a 5mm and if I need more send back for a thicker one. Any suggestions on best source to contact for spacers?

Or any one run Fm-10's and big blacks? Not sure if the change of hub and spindlels makes the fittment worse.

Thanks
Steve

User 52121

So you ran the Fikse's with your original early-offset '86 suspension and no spacers, and now you've updated to '87+ late offset and are trying to run early offset wheels?

Pretty sure that can't be done. Spacers are used to run late offset wheels on early offset suspension - not the other way around.

azbanks

I got a set from vertex auto. Their customer service was great.

951Saga

So the wheel is rubbing the big black caliper? If so and you would still have room between the tire and fender, I’m sure 5mm would be fine.

Here are some links:
Paragon Products
Pelican Parts

Max Energy

Steve,
H&R makes some nice quality spacers for our car. The thinnest that H&R offers are 7MM and 14MM.
If you would like to try some 7MM spacers I have an extra set from my 1989 Turbo.
Max
225 573-0664

DrZ1

Thanks, that would be super. I should be in BR in 2 weeks. I would like to try them out, Plus like to see how you car is coming w/ the LS1 conversion.





I upgraded the hub and spindles only, and it was supposed to kept the same offset by keeping the rest of the suspension. I have Adj camber plates to compensate for the change.

Be honset I was having problems w/ the grease cap before fitting under the wheel center cap. I was able to beat and grind the caps enough to fit, but rather correct both with the spacer.

Steve

ELLSSUU

DRZ1,

Time for some new wheels and to make someone a spanking hot deal on those FM10's. Hint hint.

DrZ1

Yep, Already have another set, Picked up a used set for Profil 5s' w/ Hoosiers for the track. Plan to keep these for the street.


Steve

odurandina

one more reason to think twice before running wheel spacers.... or just not run them, period.

as you all know, the Porsche crap is almost as bad as the Jap crap.

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