TheOtherEric

I'm getting a little inside edge rubbing up front, so I want to use a thin spacer instead of changing wheels or tires. Do I need to stick with some type of hub-centric spacer (that positively locates the wheel) like this:
http://www.automotion.com/productpage.aspx?pid=102089

There are plenty of flat "shim" type spacers but I worry about the wheel being able to float.

It looks like new studs would be needed too. Is that an easy DIY? Know of any source for longer studs?

And can I just run a spacer on the driver's side?

Ron Adair

I've got a pair of 25mm (2.5 cm ~ 1"") hub centric spacers: Porsche OEM part number 993.361.62500 including studs and lug nuts. Send me a pm if you're interested.
Ron

ceboyd

I think H&R sells proper hub-centric spacers as well

George A

Eric,

I bought a set of the 996 5mm hub centric spacers to use with my turbo twists. They fit great but you do need longer bolts. I was not comfortable with the number threads I could see on the nut. When I get around to it, I'll install longer studs.

BTW, they are black in color and cost around $80 from the pcar dealer.

George

jayster

I bought mine (3mm) from Rhonda @ FVD

TheOtherEric

Are your FVD spacers hub-centric, or is it simply a flat plate? I can't tell from their pic online.

Alon

Porsche has 5mm spacers that are somewhat hub=centric (small flanges acting as a supplementary hub). I bought a pair from my local dealer (sorry, no part numbers handy). They are a 993 part number (not a 996 or 986 part number becuase those are sold as well).

By the way, if you use steel nuts (also available from the dealer), you won't need longer studs (according to my dealer and I've had no problems at all).

ceboyd

i would concur on the extended studs with a spacer.

If your steel lug nut doesn't go all the way and has leftover thread left that is simply NOT GOOD and I would never drive like that in a track setting (plus it probably wouldnt' pass tech anyway if the person doing tech is observant)

Alon

On my car, there were no extra threads inside the steel nuts. I agree with what you're saying otherwise. Anyhow, I removed my spacers because I don't have a clearance issue with the inside of my rim and my front coil springs anymore. My new suspension has a smaller diameter coil on each corner.

ceboyd

yes, of course if the steel lug nut has no leftover thread inside, then all is good!

Steve Nagata

Boothe design sells them 7mm.

www.boothedesign.com

hope that helps

chris walrod

In looking at a spare hub I have laying around the garage, I measure just shy of 10mm of flange engagement to locate a wheel. You may be fine with up to a plain 5mm spacer. Just thought I would pass that along..

Bob Rouleau

Gert Carnewal has 5 mm spacers and the matching lugs with lock. Porsche OEM.

jayster

Hub centric, all decent spacers are....

TheOtherEric

Chris- I think you're forgetting that the rotor goes on the hub and eats up much of that flange engagement. So as a result, you only have about 5mm left IIRC. So basically any spacer would cover up the existing flange. BTW, how difficult would it be to replace those studs? Would I have to remove the entire hub to do it?

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll look into those sources. Any more suggestions are welcome.