Wheel Spacer Advice for NB 996
#31
Nordschleife Master
Duh. Sorry, there is no tongue-in-cheek smilie.
My point was the comment didn't seem relevant since spacers don't change the suspension geometry, if indeed the reference was to bump steer. In regards to bump (i.e. compression and rebound), although one could argue the increased width would act like a longer lever arm and affect interaction with the spring (rate), I suspect it would be nominal and somewhat independent from the action of the dampers. Still, calculations could be done to verify...
Not trying start anything - I'm just explaining myself since my sense of humor doesn't always come across as I intend it on the forum. ( I'm still not sure what you meant since you didn't explain how spacers and compression are an issue.)
I put the 18mm's on and I think they look fantastic.
My point was the comment didn't seem relevant since spacers don't change the suspension geometry, if indeed the reference was to bump steer. In regards to bump (i.e. compression and rebound), although one could argue the increased width would act like a longer lever arm and affect interaction with the spring (rate), I suspect it would be nominal and somewhat independent from the action of the dampers. Still, calculations could be done to verify...
Not trying start anything - I'm just explaining myself since my sense of humor doesn't always come across as I intend it on the forum. ( I'm still not sure what you meant since you didn't explain how spacers and compression are an issue.)
I put the 18mm's on and I think they look fantastic.
Not sure what is so hard to understand how the tire is at risk from compression when using to large of a spacer. Tire exposed more to the hard edge of the fender, car compresses, tire gets cut, story doesn't end well.
I think the OP has what he needs. Unsubscribing........
#32
Former Vendor
#33
Pro
(sigh) Is that all...
FWIW If that's all you meant then just say so instead of alluding to some technical phenomenon ambiguously labeled "compression" or "bump".
Just say: "Be careful the spacers aren't so thick they push the tires out beyond the fender edge or it may cut the sidewall of your tire when the suspension compresses over a bump."
Clear, concise, helpful - even if it is somewhat obvious.
Last edited by sandersd; 07-24-2011 at 11:27 AM. Reason: Added suggestion
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barbancourt (03-04-2020)
#34
I'm sorry. My misunderstanding. I guess I was expecting something more than the obvious. Thanks Captain.
FWIW If that's all you meant then just say so instead of alluding to some technical phenomenon ambiguously labeled "compression" or "bump".
Just say: "Be careful the spacers aren't so thick they push the tires out beyond the fender edge or it may cut the sidewall of your tire when the suspension compresses over a bump."
Clear, concise, helpful - even if it is somewhat obvious.
FWIW If that's all you meant then just say so instead of alluding to some technical phenomenon ambiguously labeled "compression" or "bump".
Just say: "Be careful the spacers aren't so thick they push the tires out beyond the fender edge or it may cut the sidewall of your tire when the suspension compresses over a bump."
Clear, concise, helpful - even if it is somewhat obvious.
#35
Advanced
#36
I may not be any help here as I am fooling around with 17" wheels. I am interested in the same issue but with 17 inch wheels & tires. I just switches to the set of aftermarket Turbo Look wheels I had on my 968. They are ET-47 7.5 in the front and ET-62 9's in the back - they look to have moved the wheels out about one inch both front and rear. Odd because the standard offset was ET 55 so the rears are adding 7 mm to the offset - but the front are just compensating for the extra half inch width. I added another 3mm spacer to the rear and that looks good but I would not go wider as my PSS9 suspension is set to GT3 ride height. So my guess is... front plus 5 mm and rear plus 10 mm is about right for me.
I have 17s as well. My car is lowered now. Hnr coil overs. What do you think the max is I can use for spacers assuming I fender roll? That’ll be necessary I believe ….