New Wheels for 965?
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New Wheels for 965?
My car is a 3.3 and has standard fit 17" Cup1's. I'm interested in filling up those arches.
First scenario: I'm fitting H&R springs to lower the car by around 3cm. Apart from the ride, I'm hoping my current wheels will complement my arches better than they do now as there won't be such a gap? Should they be spaced out a little?
Second, as my tyres get worn, I will consider replacing with a new wheel/tyre combo. Would wider 17" wheels work and if so what mods (spacers) needed?
Finally, if I look at 18", which Porsche wheels will be an easy fit? And will I need to fit spacers?
Any other suggestions welcome.
PS: Would 18" 3.6 Speedline replicas be a straight swap with existing spacers?
First scenario: I'm fitting H&R springs to lower the car by around 3cm. Apart from the ride, I'm hoping my current wheels will complement my arches better than they do now as there won't be such a gap? Should they be spaced out a little?
Second, as my tyres get worn, I will consider replacing with a new wheel/tyre combo. Would wider 17" wheels work and if so what mods (spacers) needed?
Finally, if I look at 18", which Porsche wheels will be an easy fit? And will I need to fit spacers?
Any other suggestions welcome.
PS: Would 18" 3.6 Speedline replicas be a straight swap with existing spacers?
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Here is my 3.3 after H&R coil overs and HD Bilstiens with the stock 3.3 Turbo 17" rims. I am now running 18" Porsche sport design (Offsets are 52mm frt. and 65mm), as you see in the other pics. No spacers required. Wheels weigh 27 lbs. Frt. 29 lbs. rear.
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Maverick:
I think your wheels are a little too far inside the fenders. Watch for rubbing of the oil lines in your right rear quarter panel. I am using a 6mm spacer to take my 65m offset wheels out just a wee bit further - breaking an oil line would be disastrous.
I think your wheels are a little too far inside the fenders. Watch for rubbing of the oil lines in your right rear quarter panel. I am using a 6mm spacer to take my 65m offset wheels out just a wee bit further - breaking an oil line would be disastrous.
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Maverick,
I must say the car looks good with the 17's. The gap under the arches has been closed to similar proportions to the euro 3.6 look. Of course the 18's look even better, but I think I may be happy (for a while at least) with the originals.
I guess that spacers could be added to bring the 17" wheels slightly out, more flush. Would this cause a problem with clearance though?
One thing I have seen is where the spokes are painted body colour eg. for mine black, but leaving the rims silver. These can look great so might consider this option.
I must say the car looks good with the 17's. The gap under the arches has been closed to similar proportions to the euro 3.6 look. Of course the 18's look even better, but I think I may be happy (for a while at least) with the originals.
I guess that spacers could be added to bring the 17" wheels slightly out, more flush. Would this cause a problem with clearance though?
One thing I have seen is where the spokes are painted body colour eg. for mine black, but leaving the rims silver. These can look great so might consider this option.
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Maverick:
As Kimo said, clearence is not an issue except under hard cornering. It's just a personal preference, but I like the tires to be closer to flush with the quarter panel. Those wheels do look good
As Kimo said, clearence is not an issue except under hard cornering. It's just a personal preference, but I like the tires to be closer to flush with the quarter panel. Those wheels do look good
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OK, but rear only, if appropriate.
By the way is it adviseable to consider say 17's on the front and 18's on the rear? Would that work, lookswise and handling wise?
By the way is it adviseable to consider say 17's on the front and 18's on the rear? Would that work, lookswise and handling wise?
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I can't work out any benefit from that.
One problem would be getting the speedo corrected as I take it you mean to increase the outside diameter of the rear tyres as well.
One problem would be getting the speedo corrected as I take it you mean to increase the outside diameter of the rear tyres as well.
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Nathan, re. speedo effect. Do people recalibrate if change to 18's?
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Circumference is Pi x Diameter. Say 5 inches for tire = 69 inch circumference for 17 inch rims and 72.2 for 18 inch = approximately 5% difference. So speedo should read 5% slower than actual with change to 18 inch wheels, which is pretty much what 38D wrote.
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I've noticed that speedo compared to Satellite speedo is actually around 10% too fast, eg. if I'm travelling at 30mph the Porsche speedo shows 33mph. therefore by putting bigger wheels the car will be going slightly faster so the speedo will be nearer to true speed.
BTW the reason i suggested larger wheels at the back (18s) but leaving (matching) front wheels (17s) is to give the benefit of filling the rear arches for looks, but saving money by only changing the rears. Also I think the existing compliant steering feel and tracking would be retained.
I'm wondering if anyone has done this and how it looks? I would imagine the different wheel sizes wouldn't be that obvious to the eye, but that the look would be quite aggressive giving a lifted back and lower front (assuming springs set up the same).
Or would there be an imbalance or disadvantage? I don't know.
PS: I like my Cup1's but have seen some 18" Cup1's. Hence my questions.
BTW the reason i suggested larger wheels at the back (18s) but leaving (matching) front wheels (17s) is to give the benefit of filling the rear arches for looks, but saving money by only changing the rears. Also I think the existing compliant steering feel and tracking would be retained.
I'm wondering if anyone has done this and how it looks? I would imagine the different wheel sizes wouldn't be that obvious to the eye, but that the look would be quite aggressive giving a lifted back and lower front (assuming springs set up the same).
Or would there be an imbalance or disadvantage? I don't know.
PS: I like my Cup1's but have seen some 18" Cup1's. Hence my questions.
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