Spacers for an '87

[fasteddie99]

I have 6s and 7s Fuchs. 205/225 RE-71Rs. 1987 narrow body.
Suspension is essentially Turbo/ROW.
I would like to put on spacers front and rear to get the stance just right.

Suggestions re: type/size of spacers, front and rear; length of studs required, etc. greatly appreciated.


TIA!

[Trakrat]

something I have done was measured the distance from the top of the tire to the edge of the fender... and then created a small wooden plated of that same size... drilled some holes for the lugs and put on my hub and mounted the wheel to give me and exact visual.

Seems like a lot of work, but this allowed me to get an EXACT size spacer to make the wheels fit just right.

[Ctopher]

Originally Posted by fasteddie99

I have 6s and 7s Fuchs. 205/225 RE-71Rs. 1987 narrow body.
Suspension is essentially Turbo/ROW.
I would like to put on spacers front and rear to get the stance just right.

Suggestions re: type/size of spacers, front and rear; length of studs required, etc. greatly appreciated.


TIA!

If your 87 is narrow body stock and you are wanting a spacer this one for the rear moves the wheel out just enough without any rubbing using stock 7s and stock tires. I believe some have gone larger but this seems just perfect for my liking. I ordered this kit from our host.


H&R TRAK+ 23mm Wheel Spacer Pair - DRM Style, Bolt Pattern 5x130mm, Center Bore 71.6mm, Thread Type 14x1.5, 1987 Porsche 911 Coupe
Part #: HR-4695716










Ctopher

[fasteddie99]

Thanks, ctopher!

[Scotty2H]

I went with 28 mm H&R DRM out back and 7 mm regular up front. I used a carpenters square and laid it on the front face of the wheel to measure how much room I had. Worked well.

[bmwphatpat]

Originally Posted by Scotty2H

I went with 28 mm H&R DRM out back and 7 mm regular up front.

Looks good!

Did you have to install longer wheel studs to accommodate the 7mm front spacers?