Dimensioning of 'tasteful' rear spacers for Turbo Carrera

[Topocalm]

On my 77 Turbo Carrera the rear wheels do sit quite 'deep'. I have searched here and the web but did not find info on what would be a good spacing for moving the wheels out without it being 'too much'. It certainly do not want to risk touching the body under load.

Any thoughts / experiences?

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Take a look at the link below - it's a great guide on wheel fitment and spacing/offset. Hope this helps you a bit.

Wheel Fitment & Spacing Guide

[stevie 77 930]

1977 Turbo had rear spacers
PET part number 930 331 611 04 superseded by this


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[Kraftday]

The original spacers were 28mm I think.

We have an extra set of these: $260 shipped
DRM Seriesฎ spacers bolt to the hub with existing wheel studs and special nuts (included).Wheel is bolted to new DRM wheel studs.H&R SUSPENSIONWheel Spacer Set - DRM 65mm (5x130 / 71.60mm) TRAK+ H&R - List: $289.95

[DSM]

My 77 Turbo Carrera came with spacers. Pretty sure they are factory. Could give you the part numbers for spacers(will advise thickness) and stock rear Fuchs if you would like? Note: Rear spacers were removed to fit 10” wide BBS E50s.

[Topocalm]

Originally Posted by DSM

My 77 Turbo Carrera came with spacers. Pretty sure they are factory. Could give you the part numbers for spacers(will advise thickness) and stock rear Fuchs if you would like? Note: Rear spacers were removed to fit 10” wide BBS E50s.

That would be great - I want to add 15 - 20mm... advice on thikness would be much appreciated!

[DSM]

Rear Spacer: 930.331.611.04 (28mm)
Rear Wheel: 911.361.020 45 (16x8)
Rear Tire: 245/50 R16

[Topocalm]

Thanks! this is super helpful.

DSM, I take it in your last post you show the setup factory spacers (28mm) and rims (16 x 8) but 245/50 R16 instead of the factory 225/50 R16. Looks like the tire aligns perfectly with the flares in this setup and easy to do....!

[Cornerlot]

Originally Posted by Topocalm

On my 77 Turbo Carrera the rear wheels do sit quite 'deep'. I have searched here and the web but did not find info on what would be a good spacing for moving the wheels out without it being 'too much'. It certainly do not want to risk touching the body under load.

Any thoughts / experiences?

With the original 9x16 rear Fuchs the 245-45R16 tires looked too far 'tucked in' so I exchanged the stock 28mm spacers for 43mm adapters. No need to change the studs. The look is just right, and no tire contact.

[T77911S]

its only too much if they rub.

one thing to look at is are both sides the same. IE do the wheels sit in too much the same amount on both sides. mine did not. I needed an additional 1 inch on one side and about 1.5-2inches on the other to make the wheels look the same in the fenders.