86 944 turbo wheel problem
06-21-2002, 09:07 AM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
86 944 turbo wheel problem
I have an 86 944 turbo (early offset 23.3mm), purchased a set of wheels from a 1978 911SC, for DE use. Wheels size front 6Jx16 rear 7Jx16 wheel number 911361020 with a square stamping on the end of number 43, there is also a stamping of AS10.62 and FCO. The wheel rubs on the caliper on the front, so I assume I need spacers, what size?
Thank you all for your response.
Thank you all for your response.
07-01-2002, 08:49 PM
#2
Race Car
The offsets for both sets of wheels should be 23mm, but the 911 wheels are only 6" wide, while the 944 wheels are 7" wide, meaning there is 1/2" less from mounting surface to inside wheel spokes on the 911 wheels.
Calculating the difference means you would need 1/2" spacers or 13-15mm spacers.
Joseph Mitro
66 912 2.0
Calculating the difference means you would need 1/2" spacers or 13-15mm spacers.
Joseph Mitro
66 912 2.0
07-01-2002, 08:53 PM
#3
The 911 6" fuchs has an offset of +36mm, the 7" has an offset of +23.3mm. The 911 wheels have less clearance for brakes than 944 wheels with equivalant os.
The os is clearly stamped on the back of one of the paddles. ET---
To find spacer thickness just measure the clearance needed, if more than ~.25" spacer is used you should also install longer studs.
The os is clearly stamped on the back of one of the paddles. ET---
To find spacer thickness just measure the clearance needed, if more than ~.25" spacer is used you should also install longer studs.
