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No financial gain but wanted to float my choice of rims for the Cabriolet
8.5 (45P) for front and 11 (55P) for rear... I have edited to add that rims are 19"
Do you think an 11" rear would work or an 8.5" front? I take it that they are 18"? What size are they?
If they are 18" wheels, I would say they might look a little bit too big for the car. $0.02
heya
trawling thru WWW and they are putting 20x275 with 20%profiles on them
i have opted for 19 with 30 profile to keep the rolling diameter pretty close for speedo
ill post pics once I get there
Rims will arrive late next week or early following and I'll get the tyres fitted up
will post once it's done
I have no idea about the offsets on my aftermarket wheels. But it did not go that well, just like often happens with aftermarket. I had to add a spacer up front to get past the center bearing area (the wheel guy swore he had a set on a "968" without any issues). My rears are 10". I rub unless I run mildly stretched tires or brands of tires that run undersized. My wheels are 18 and I think they look a little too big. Good luck.
Heya Eyeman
yes you have to get the 72mm hub opening to get the bearing in.
What exactly are your tyre size/profiles for F&R.
I don't believe they look to big at all.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ...LOL
Where in the rear do you rub...inside on arm/shock or outside on the guard
Those were 225/40/18fr Nexxens maybe, for sure 255/35/18 rear Nexxens. I now am running Michelin PSS 225/40/18 fr and PS4S 245/35/18r. I rub the fender where the bumper cover connects, etc. but not so much now after some mods and running the stretched 245s.
Those were 225/40/18fr Nexxens maybe, for sure 255/35/18 rear Nexxens. I now am running Michelin PSS 225/40/18 fr and PS4S 245/35/18r. I rub the fender where the bumper cover connects, etc. but not so much now after some mods and running the stretched 245s.
So my std rims/tyre sizes are
Fr - 17/225/45 on an 8' rim
Rear- 17/255/40 on a 9.5 inch rim
and "nil" rub
I might just need a spacer on the rears (5mm or so) but I think fronts will be fine.
I have no idea about the offsets on my aftermarket wheels. But it did not go that well, just like often happens with aftermarket. I had to add a spacer up front to get past the center bearing area (the wheel guy swore he had a set on a "968" without any issues). My rears are 10". I rub unless I run mildly stretched tires or brands of tires that run undersized. My wheels are 18 and I think they look a little too big. Good luck.
I had busted one of my stock 17" wheels. I had it repaired and then it started leaking and needed repairing again so I just went aftermarket. Back then there were no good trade sites, etc and I ended up giving those wheels away. These aftermarket wheels are beat up now so I'll eventually go some other way. What I would love is a set of lightweight Volk TE type wheels..
From the wheel dynamics site THE PORSCHE 944 "1987-1991" (Including Turbo models) & 968 "1993-1995"
Extreme - 19x8.5 (45) & 19x10 (48)
They both look great to me. There looks like there might have been some lowering but I guess I will find out.
I just love the look of a wheel filling the arch.
I would stay away from Victor equipment wheels. They have had failures and don't stand behind their products. Do a search and you will see how bad they are.
I suggest sticking with Porsche wheels or BBS. Lots of good wheels pop up regularly. I would not go with 19 but 18 max.
12-28-2018, 02:32 AM
Rims for the Cab
