How much offset on my car

Geronimo '74 · 05-09-2005, 03:21 AM

If I compare the rear wheels of my 1974 911 (non S) then one sticks out more than the other (in respect to the bodywork of the car) The guy at the shop told me that this is common. Does anyone know how much this offset is on a standard 911? I want to compensate for this with a spacer on the less protruding side. Can I do this without negatively affecting the car's characteristics?
Do I need a spacer on the front as well or is the offset only in the rear?
And does anyone know why the strange asymmetry is there in the first place?
Thanks,
Geronimo

Fishcop · Fishcop's Garage

Can't help you with the spacer, but I can confirm the asymmetry of the 911. And I'll bet the wheel that sticks out is the left?!

Geronimo '74 · 05-09-2005, 06:11 AM

Come on guys, help me out here., 26 reads (including my own) and only one answer?
Do your best, there must be guys with the same questions as me.
Or show me a thread leading to the light. LOL

Geronimo '74 · 05-09-2005, 06:12 AM

Your reaction is duly appreciated Fishcop, no doubt

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

Some moreinfo and/or pics would be helpful

stock was 6x15 +36m o/s, which should be well within the fender footprint

tcar · 05-09-2005, 02:38 PM

Yes, check the offset on both wheels. If the PO bent a wheel and got a replacement, it might not match 'zackly.

Same size tires?