I will be back in the USA in 11 days and I ned to install my RUF wheel spacers on my car. What should I expect as far as time and ease? pretty striaght forward? Shoudl I use locktite on hte bolts...or is torque enough? Any info is greatly appreciated! THANKS!
ADAM

 

If they are the normal adapters with lug nuts that hold them on and bolts protruding for the wheel lug nuts, just put them on and torque them down like a wheel. But, remember to check the torque on them regularly also.

 

How often do I need to check them....this sounds like a hassel.....I will need to tconstantly take the wheel off to do so...correct?
ADAM

 

Don't quote me cuz I no expert, but every 6 months ish should be fine. I've had spacers on my 944 for 3+ years and had no problems. Install is as easy as changing your wheels.

 

Only as often as you check the torque on your wheel lug nuts.

 

Do make sure you have the proper bolt lengths. I would find bolts that are equal in length to your OEM bolt length + the spacer mm width.

 

mac993: Thanks mate...I was lookgin for a #. 6 months works well for me...heehee.

Bull: THanks to you too!

NoSubEDU: Wont the spacers come with the bolts I need to use? I figure since the spacers are RUF and I am using RUF wheels, everything shoudl work in harmony.....am I too much of an idealist? (Love your car by the way! What wheels are those?)


ADAM

 

Adam, it sounds like NoSubEDU is thinking of "spacers" that simply go over your current lug bolts, and have no bolts embedded in them. Technically, what you are talking about (I think) are "Adapters", which bolt to your existing lug bolts, then have new lug bolts protruding from them (right?). The new lug bolts should be the same length as stock lug bolts.

Adapters, like you plan to use, are what Porsche used on the early C2S models that came with 17" wheels, before the Dealers started ordering every one with the 18" wheels.

 

Oh, ok....adapters...sorry! LOL...so how hard is it to install wheel ADAPTERS? Heehee
ADAM

 

IMO... spacers are not a clever idea. They move the stress points outward from the wheel and therefore increase the torsional moment on the components.

Good way to shear an axle. IMO.

Your blog "C4S" no worky...

 

I am getting spacers (1/4 inch) so that my wheels will fit over the Big Reds that I put on. The Kinesis 17 inch wheels I bought fit on the old calipers, but are too tight on the Big Reds by a shave. Firstly, I doubt 1/4 inch will add much stress. Secondly, how is a 1/4 inch spacer different from a wheel hub that is custom made to protrude 1/4 inch more laterally to avoid the caliper? BTW, I am getting longer studs to allow for the spacer.
Thanks for any insights.

 

"Adapters" are what I was answering above. Torque them on like wheels, check the torque every time you have the wheels off. Porsche supplied them with C2S models, and other wide body cars prior to the 993. They work fine.

 

Bull: THanks for the info then!

Chuck Price: I think I agree with what you have to say. My mind is in the same train of thought.


ADAM

 

I must clarify, I am usuing wheel spacers that move the wheels out to the OEM distance. Like I said I am using norrow body wheels, and am adding "adapters" that push the wheel out to it's FACTORY distance. Hope this is clear to any in doubt.
ADAM