Modern Wheels on CLassic car

[BCOSTELL]

I have an 1986 G50 Carrera that I would like to fit more modern wheels to, I don't really want to go down the route of wheel spacers if possible, in looking into this I am considering fitting 964 /993 hubs , I realise there may still be restriction to what can be fitted.
Has anyone done this, or maybe has come up with another solution to fit modern wheels.

I know a lot of people are going to complain about originality but mine is not a low mileage example, I just think that a classic shape of my Porsche 911 would only benifit by selective addition of modern wheels.

Eager to hear from anyone who has gone down this route.
Thanks
Brian

 

[Big_nige]

Nothing wrong with spacers/adapters if fitted correctly.

I'm no expert on interchanging the hubs, why do you think you need to do that? The PCDs are the same.

One thing you need to consider is clearance getting the right size tyre will have also have an effect.

 

[BCOSTELL]

Thanks ,
I wasn't sure about them having the same PSD, I thought that this was the reason for manufacturers saying that a particular wheel won't fit.
One of the wheels that i was interested in was the avalanche bi metal wheels which I had seen fitted to a 964 some time back.

If wheel spacing is the only concerns does anyone have any recommended sites that might help with calculating the space within the wheel well.

 

[nathan 1981 930 G50]

Make sure you get spacers of the hub adapter type.

You will find you need around 30mm but work it out exactly with your new and old wheels.

 

[ubertub]

if you need 30mm spacers you should be able to run some wheels with a really low offset - about ET25.
Best thing to do is to find some wheels you like and check the ET against your existing wheels. No point in changing hubs though, unless you're after different caliper hangers and large diameter disks.
be careful to check the rolling radius too, if chosing lrger diameter wheels... change tyre profile to suit.

good luck