petee_c

I'm looking to pick up some 18" 987 wheels to use as track wheels for my 986s boxster.

Seller recommended I get 3-7mm spacers for the front....

Anyone have recommendations?

Adamant1971

theiceman

3mm is nuthin I would think , its it even worth it ? or do you need it to clear suspension / calipers ?

petee_c

That would be great. Apparently I need a pair for the front or maybe 2 pair if 3mm isn't enough. Can I double them up to make 6mm?

PM sent.

petee_c

I believe it's due to fitment. maybe the cayman wheels were wider than the 1st Gen boxster?

I'm fuzzy on the offset.

petee_c

I believe my present wheels are 18x8 et 50. The spares I'm buying are 18x8 et 57...

theiceman

Higher +offset pulls the wheel into the car. I imagine the spacers are to prevent interference against the inside of the car ( suspension, wheel well etc )

olegd

For track use you want to go with a wider stance, so I would recommend at least 7mm for your front. I wouldn't stack spacers as this introduces potential failure points, especially when car is driven hard on a track.

Try this tool: https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

theiceman

I'm actually surprised any aftermarket spacers are allowed on the track as adding spacers without elongating studs reduces the effective grip strength of the fastener.

3mm is nothing in the big picture. 7mm I would think about.

9964runner

I've had both H&R and RSS spacers in both instances they came with longer wheel nuts, that said they are both larger than 5mm.

petee_c

Anyone have a suggestion on a place to order some 7mm spacers (and longer lug bolts)

Peter

varun

I have lots in stock in GTA, Feel free to call any time, 416 910 5550.

-Danno-

I bought a set of Sparco spacers for my 964 which came with the required studs from Johnson research

http://www.jrponline.com/


Dan