Ruf alloys for a 964.
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I have the hots for a set of 17" RUF alloys for my C2. However speaking with the great and good at RUF and the folks in PH, etc. I am told they will not fit. Yet I have seen them on a narrow body 964. How can this be??
Does anyone here have Ruf Alloys on their 964 and how did you get them to fit.
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Applogies to any folks who have heard this question before however ...........
I have the hots for a set of 17" RUF alloys for my C2. However speaking with the great and good at RUF and the folks in PH, etc. I am told they will not fit. Yet I have seen them on a narrow body 964. How can this be??
Does anyone here have Ruf Alloys on their 964 and how did you get them to fit.
Many thanks Andy
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Andy,
Maybe you don't want to hear from me, but I don't recall seeing any posts on the PH Porsche forum otherwise I'm sure I would have responded.
The wheels which Ruf produce are specifically for the turbo bodied cars (according to their web site) and I suspect that means that the offset isn't best suited to the narrow bodied cars. Unfortunately, they don't quote the ET figure on the web site otherwise we'd know. I know Brian MacLellan has a set fitted to his Ruf tuned Jubilee so I'll ask him if he has any more information.
If the ET is >40 you could get away with some suitably sized spacers but there is a chance that may not be the case. I'll ask Brian and get back to you.
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Maybe you don't want to hear from me, but I don't recall seeing any posts on the PH Porsche forum otherwise I'm sure I would have responded.
The wheels which Ruf produce are specifically for the turbo bodied cars (according to their web site) and I suspect that means that the offset isn't best suited to the narrow bodied cars. Unfortunately, they don't quote the ET figure on the web site otherwise we'd know. I know Brian MacLellan has a set fitted to his Ruf tuned Jubilee so I'll ask him if he has any more information.
If the ET is >40 you could get away with some suitably sized spacers but there is a chance that may not be the case. I'll ask Brian and get back to you.
Regards
Dave
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I don't see why not if you get the right offsets. The 8x17 and 9x17 should be fine. Make sure you use a tire calc to figure out your sizes. You should ask them if the rims can be fit with spacers. I have Speedline Ruf 18" and don't need spacers, clearance is minimmal but have no rubbing issues.
I noticed that the Ruf 18" specifically say 964 in the description.
I noticed that the Ruf 18" specifically say 964 in the description.
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I've got Ruf 17 by 8's and 9's on my '90 C2. Wheels fit perfectly without spacers.......but, rub against front inner fender liner (I assume) because of my use of H & R sport springs (model # 29834) and Ruf shocks. H & R sold those as as being for the first of the 964 turbo's. In the interest of reducing the interference (@ full lock or full susp. compression) I put on 6.5mm spacers in front. No benefit from those - still getting interference in the situations mentioned. I think my issue is all about ride height and not an issue with Ruf wheels. They fill out the wheel well perfectly - longitudinally. Offset is spot on.
I thought Ruf would sell either or both of their wheel styles in 17", 964 approved fitments. Aren't those configs detailed in .pdf 964 accessories catalog ?
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I thought Ruf would sell either or both of their wheel styles in 17", 964 approved fitments. Aren't those configs detailed in .pdf 964 accessories catalog ?
Please post what you learn !
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Tony- Love the wheels but I thought those were 18s? I think what he wants to use are the 17s that were on the Yellowbird.
FWIW I've never seen the Yellowbird 17s on a 964 but have seen them on plenty of 930s.
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FWIW I've never seen the Yellowbird 17s on a 964 but have seen them on plenty of 930s.
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Indeed Phil Raby did run a C4 in 911 and Porsche World fitted with 17" RUF alloys.
The 17" wheels fitted on the Yellow Bird are a different design and are not compatible with the 964 suspension geometry.
The 17" wheels fitted on the Yellow Bird are a different design and are not compatible with the 964 suspension geometry.
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Wow, what a great response. I just need to digest all the information and will respond soon.
My life is now filled with hope, although I am kicking myself for not bidding on a set of 17" RUF on e-bay a couple of month back because of the information given to me by RUF (Alex)
For information mine has also been lowered and has H&R springs, so judging from the comments should not pose a problem.
Many thanks Andy
My life is now filled with hope, although I am kicking myself for not bidding on a set of 17" RUF on e-bay a couple of month back because of the information given to me by RUF (Alex)
For information mine has also been lowered and has H&R springs, so judging from the comments should not pose a problem.
Many thanks Andy
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Wow, what a great response. I just need to digest all the information and will respond soon.
My life is now filled with hope, although I am kicking myself for not bidding on a set of 17" RUF on e-bay a couple of month back because of the information given to me by RUF (Alex)
For information mine has also been lowered and has H&R springs, so judging from the comments should not pose a problem.
Many thanks Andy
My life is now filled with hope, although I am kicking myself for not bidding on a set of 17" RUF on e-bay a couple of month back because of the information given to me by RUF (Alex)
For information mine has also been lowered and has H&R springs, so judging from the comments should not pose a problem.
Many thanks Andy
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Using the RUF wheels 225/255 tyres in the pic the clearance to the fender lip was very close even using RS/track camber settings and enthusiastic driving on track caused the wheels to hit the rear swing arm, oil line and inside wheel arch (front and rear)