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How to get 996TT rims to fit an older car
What does one have to do to get the newer 996 turbo rims on something like an SC widebody? I have seen pics here and there of others and I can't imagine the size of the spacers that would be required. I have as a flared SC and have 1" and 3" spacers with cup rims currently. I also have some 996 offset Kinesis 8x18 and 10x18 rims that look way too narrow (to my body) when bolted up to the same spacers. I really don't want more spacer in there. Actually, less would be better. Are there any other options, other than selling these rims and buying correct offset wide rims?
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08-11-2003, 08:06 AM
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Define "spacer".....are you using longer studs? If so, that is the right way.....using 5 lug to 5 lug adapters is not a real good idea. It also fails tech fo AX or DE.
BTW Anything over 4 inches tends to be hard on the wheel bearings....
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08-11-2003, 08:20 AM
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On my car I have longer studs and the spacer, not an adapter.
I have seen cars on ebay with the 996 rims and am wondering how the heck the get them all the way out there to fill up the fenders. Like I said, I was hoping to use less spacer... |
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08-11-2003, 08:23 AM
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Probably aftermarket copies with early offsett and spacers.
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08-11-2003, 08:25 AM
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Actually, i've been told that just about any spacer add-on will cause premature bearing wear.
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08-11-2003, 08:30 AM
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