Hot!Wheel spacers

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philippe PCGB Member Total Posts : 591 Joined: 2004/09/15 17:32:32 Status: offline philippe PCGB Member 2020/05/23 08:53:23 (permalink) Wheel spacers Hello I have a 996 gen 1 with 18" turbo wheels, have any of you put wheel spacers on the rear. I have always felt the wheels sit to far into the arches but don't want to add any if its not advisable for any reason. Any recommendations would be gratefully received. Cheers Phil Quote Reply #1 10 Replies
andywill PCGB Member Total Posts : 8316 Joined: 2007/01/02 21:23:52 Status: offline andywill PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/23 11:06:44 (permalink) Hi Phil 15mm rear spacers on mine and they fill the arches fine, longer bolts are also reqd. Andy Andy Willis. 996 Register Secretary. 996@porscheclubgb.com 07775 138527 Quote Reply #2
philippe PCGB Member Total Posts : 591 Joined: 2004/09/15 17:32:32 Status: offline philippe PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/23 12:08:56 (permalink) Thanks Andy I do have the m030 suspension. where did you get yours from ? And are your fronts spaced as well or standard. thanks Phil Quote Reply #3
andywill PCGB Member Total Posts : 8316 Joined: 2007/01/02 21:23:52 Status: offline andywill PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/23 13:20:39 (permalink) They were already on the car. I had thought about fitting 7mm on the front but never followed it through. Have a good look online for recommendations, lots of sellers out there good luck Andy Andy Willis. 996 Register Secretary. 996@porscheclubgb.com 07775 138527 Quote Reply #4
corneg1 PCGB Member Total Posts : 78 Joined: 2015/10/31 15:48:06 Status: offline corneg1 PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/23 18:55:00 (permalink) Stupid question, (perhaps), but does the size of your wheel affect how big the spacer can be? Many thanks Quote Reply #5
andywill PCGB Member Total Posts : 8316 Joined: 2007/01/02 21:23:52 Status: offline andywill PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/23 20:13:41 (permalink) This thread may be of interest. https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=959918 Andy Willis. 996 Register Secretary. 996@porscheclubgb.com 07775 138527 Quote Reply #6
philippe PCGB Member Total Posts : 591 Joined: 2004/09/15 17:32:32 Status: offline philippe PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/24 08:08:43 (permalink) so I am clear wheel shims are up to 7mm and spacers are above 7mm onwards ? thanks Phil Quote Reply #7
andywill PCGB Member Total Posts : 8316 Joined: 2007/01/02 21:23:52 Status: offline andywill PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/24 11:00:22 (permalink) I may be incorrect but is it not just different term for the same thing? This may help. https://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-spacers-shims Andy Willis. 996 Register Secretary. 996@porscheclubgb.com 07775 138527 Quote Reply #8
philippe PCGB Member Total Posts : 591 Joined: 2004/09/15 17:32:32 Status: offline philippe PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/24 16:28:34 (permalink) Thanks Andy that’s very helpful. just realised I will need New wheel locking bolts as well as standard ones Quote Reply #9
mr pg PCGB Member Total Posts : 313 Joined: 2007/08/02 22:36:25 Status: offline mr pg PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/24 20:25:57 (permalink) When I took my turbo to Center Gravity Chris recommended 7mm spacers on the front to help reduce understeer. I actually put them front and rear in the end, but it does improve the looks a bit too. Quote Reply #10
philippe PCGB Member Total Posts : 591 Joined: 2004/09/15 17:32:32 Status: offline philippe PCGB Member Re: Wheel spacers 2020/05/26 08:39:25 (permalink) That is interesting thanks Mr pg Quote Reply #11

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Hot!Wheel spacers

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