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Old 06-15-2017, 02:33 PM
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Default Spacers on narrow body with 20" carrera s wheels

Does anyone have spacers on their narrow body with 20" s wheels?

If so, sizing, brand and pictures would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: To clarify, this request pertains to 991.2 cars.

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I have OEM 5mm spacers on all four wheels...
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Originally Posted by Hurricane
I have OEM 5mm spacers on all four wheels...
Pics! Specifically of the rear, if you don't mind. This is what I considered first.

However, I do think the fronts need more in order to flush them out and dial out some understeer.
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RSS 7mm in front and 15mm in rear
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I was also running 7mm in front and 15mm before I got aftermarket wheels with a different offset. IMO its a perfect combo.
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Originally Posted by bearseatbeets
RSS 7mm in front and 15mm in rear
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I was also running 7mm in front and 15mm before I got aftermarket wheels with a different offset. IMO its a perfect combo.
Thanks for the input. Looking at my 991.2, it seems like those numbers should be flipped as my fronts are very "tucked" while the rears are close to flush. So noted.

I'm also concerned that increasing the track bias--by further widening the rear--will increase my understeer. Any insight to share as to how your cars handle with the 7/15 setup? I'd love to get the front to stop washing away under load.
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Old 06-15-2017, 07:24 PM
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Also 7/15.

For less understeer, slow in fast out.
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When you guys install the spacers, did you guys use a steel brush on the rotor to clean it?
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I have the 991.2 S with the Carrera Sport wheels on 305 wide tires in back and did not put any spacers there. With the narrow body, my rear wheels were flush. However, with the 245 up front, I put on 7mm spacers to get the flush look as the fronts were just set too far in for my taste. Now the fronts are as flush as the rear.

I dont know the offset or width difference in the Carrera S vs Carrera Sport wheels.
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Originally Posted by erdrff
I have the 991.2 S with the Carrera Sport wheels on 305 wide tires in back and did not put any spacers there. With the narrow body, my rear wheels were flush. However, with the 245 up front, I put on 7mm spacers to get the flush look as the fronts were just set too far in for my taste. Now the fronts are as flush as the rear.

I dont know the offset or width difference in the Carrera S vs Carrera Sport wheels.
This is more in-line with what I expected. With 15mm spacers, IMO, my rears will be beyond flush.

Pics of the fronts with 7mm?
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Originally Posted by erdrff


Which brand are you running? Any vibration/shimmy issues at 75-ish MPH?
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Originally Posted by MYAMI


Which brand are you running? Any vibration/shimmy issues at 75-ish MPH?
RSS. No issues with vibration at any speed. Got the car up to 168 mph with a absolutely steady gait.
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I have 8mm front and 15mm rear spacers from ECS on my car, not vibrations at all, all 4 tires sit flush with the fenders.
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Old 12-07-2017, 12:41 AM
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Just a question / comment. Doesn't widening the rear more than the front lead to a tad more understeer? In other words if you were doing this purely for handling you'd increase the front as much as possible while leaving the rear stock without spacers?
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