Wheel spacer sizes and driving impact
03-02-2009, 11:17 AM
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Wheel spacer sizes and driving impact
I've done multiple searches on this issue and can't seem to find enough info in one spot to draw a consistent conclusion. Question are the optimum wheel spacers front and rear to use for a stock 2001 996 18 inch wheel C2 daily driver to give the "best look" without detriment to driving? I may want to lower ths suspension later. I've heard 7mm front and 15mm rear and then the opposite...?
03-02-2009, 11:31 AM
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opposite AND some run 15's up front too...
I think if you ran a poll though you would find 15 front - 7 rear is mostly regarded as the "best" and there would be other opinions....
I think if you ran a poll though you would find 15 front - 7 rear is mostly regarded as the "best" and there would be other opinions....
03-02-2009, 12:05 PM
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Get one pair of each (7mm & 15mm) but MAKE SURE you got the longer bolts need to fit for each size.
Then install one side 7 front and 15 rear and the other 15 front and 7 rear. Then decide what looks best to you and change the one side to match your preferred look. That way you are changing only one side a second time.
Then install one side 7 front and 15 rear and the other 15 front and 7 rear. Then decide what looks best to you and change the one side to match your preferred look. That way you are changing only one side a second time.
03-02-2009, 01:06 PM
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I've done multiple searches on this issue and can't seem to find enough info in one spot to draw a consistent conclusion. Question are the optimum wheel spacers front and rear to use for a stock 2001 996 18 inch wheel C2 daily driver to give the "best look" without detriment to driving? I may want to lower ths suspension later. I've heard 7mm front and 15mm rear and then the opposite...?
As far as detriment to driving, what do you mean by that?
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03-02-2009, 01:56 PM
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Actually ivangene's backwards, but since he posted before me, apparently I fall into the "other opinions" column.
The rear is perfect, although 15 front would be great too.
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03-02-2009, 02:58 PM
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for the pros and track ******... they can def tell the diff if they are tuning their car... but to us common folks, its fine either way.
03-02-2009, 03:54 PM
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03-02-2009, 04:30 PM
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I am almost 100% certain that most people will not be able to tell a 14mm difference in the front on a street car. And on the track, 14mm wider in the front might actually help the car...
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03-02-2009, 04:34 PM
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I have them backwards BUT have winter tires on so I am reserving my final opinion till spring when I swap wheels/tires
Till then I just drive in reverse but since I have so many miles the DMV won't care if I remove a few
03-02-2009, 05:18 PM
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Spacer width also needs to factor in the rim width+offset and tire sizing for proper clearance.
for me-
Street- 15f 23r on 7"(55et) & 9"(55et). 225/255 tires.
AX (planned)- 15f 23r on 9"(52 et) & 10"(65et). 265/285.
Track- no spacer on 9" (46et) & 11" (63et). 255/295.
for me-
Street- 15f 23r on 7"(55et) & 9"(55et). 225/255 tires.
AX (planned)- 15f 23r on 9"(52 et) & 10"(65et). 265/285.
Track- no spacer on 9" (46et) & 11" (63et). 255/295.
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