Wheels
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simkin911
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A lot depends on quality of tyres with them and the condition - they are decent wheels however. I have a spare set of these wheels from a 944 Turbo.
Have watched them go for £200 - £400 on Ebay so quite a broad spectrum in prices depending on the variables. In 944 terms, I think they are a wee bit unloved but I'd say perfect wheels for the winter!
Have watched them go for £200 - £400 on Ebay so quite a broad spectrum in prices depending on the variables. In 944 terms, I think they are a wee bit unloved but I'd say perfect wheels for the winter!
944 man
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Its usally better to be the first reply, rather than the last contradicting everyone.
If it is a 1986 model year car then they wont fit without spacers, and large expensive ones at that. If its a 1987 model year car built/registered in 1986 then they will-ish. Theyll still need 10mm-12mm spacers though.
The simple rule is that you need to add spacer width which is equal to the difference between the low number offset/ET on your car now and the higher number on the wheels that you want to fit it (only works this way, if theyre the other way round then they cant be fitted ie ET23 wheels for a car which had ET62 as standard)
So: 23mm / ET23 standard wheels on the car and ET60 wheels on your drive = you need 37mm spacers ideally.
ET52.3mm standard hweels on the car and ET65 wheels on your drive = you need 12.7mm spacers ideally - sounds unlikely but its actually half an inch and eBay.com is full of them.
The fronts need to be as close as you can get and theyre sensitive to offset, but the rears arent and you can stick them out more to make them look better.
Simon
If it is a 1986 model year car then they wont fit without spacers, and large expensive ones at that. If its a 1987 model year car built/registered in 1986 then they will-ish. Theyll still need 10mm-12mm spacers though.
The simple rule is that you need to add spacer width which is equal to the difference between the low number offset/ET on your car now and the higher number on the wheels that you want to fit it (only works this way, if theyre the other way round then they cant be fitted ie ET23 wheels for a car which had ET62 as standard)
So: 23mm / ET23 standard wheels on the car and ET60 wheels on your drive = you need 37mm spacers ideally.
ET52.3mm standard hweels on the car and ET65 wheels on your drive = you need 12.7mm spacers ideally - sounds unlikely but its actually half an inch and eBay.com is full of them.
The fronts need to be as close as you can get and theyre sensitive to offset, but the rears arent and you can stick them out more to make them look better.
Simon
Simon - I full agree re the year etc, how ever if its a 1987 model (registered 1986 - for the OP this is quite possible) the 928 wheels will fit - thats whats on the my car in the top pic - allbeit 7" all round.
I would also agree that 10 -15mm spacers would be best.
I love the slots/dustbin lids, they are forged not cast and are quite light - (anybody know what they should be called?)
I would also agree that 10 -15mm spacers would be best.
I love the slots/dustbin lids, they are forged not cast and are quite light - (anybody know what they should be called?)
Copperman05
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I think there known as flatdish wheels.
Edd
Edd
Sorry Simon just reread your post[
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Its amazing how a little difference in offset (10mm ish) completely changes the way wheels look. In the 2 pics above the only difference is just that on the fronts, same type, diameter and width.
I quite liked it with the 928 wheels but it looks so much better with the proper 944 ones.
Does anyone know when and what they were standard or options on, 'cos the only time I've seen (until recently) them on a 944, is a picture in a "500 Best Cars" type book on a Turbo?
]Its amazing how a little difference in offset (10mm ish) completely changes the way wheels look. In the 2 pics above the only difference is just that on the fronts, same type, diameter and width.
I quite liked it with the 928 wheels but it looks so much better with the proper 944 ones.
Does anyone know when and what they were standard or options on, 'cos the only time I've seen (until recently) them on a 944, is a picture in a "500 Best Cars" type book on a Turbo?
Thanks for that, did they make 9" ones?
I know they were on the early 928S (that's what my 1st set came off) 7"all-round so I guess the 8" probably came off the S2.
I know they were on the early 928S (that's what my 1st set came off) 7"all-round so I guess the 8" probably came off the S2.
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/porsche-drendel-family-collection-2012-02-15?imageNo=13
This Turbo is from the only year that a 944 Turbo can have Fuchs - note the deep inset of the bolts from the outer edge - they really do look the dogs.....[]
This Turbo is from the only year that a 944 Turbo can have Fuchs - note the deep inset of the bolts from the outer edge - they really do look the dogs.....[
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I didn't realise that they were actually a 951 option, I thought that there were just some off other cars, that could be fitted - need to see you 220!
I think you had better not tell Edd (Copperman) - especially as they wont fit his Kalahari S2 []
I think you had better not tell Edd (Copperman) - especially as they wont fit his Kalahari S2 [
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edh
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There are Fuchs copies that are still pretty lightweight
http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt72_...11-1965-1989/Fuchs-Wheels-15--Matt-Ultralite/
http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt72_...11-1965-1989/Fuchs-Wheels-15--Matt-Ultralite/
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