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> wheel spacer confusion, 17" 993 wheels
retrotech
post Jun 8 2004, 05:30 PM
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I just got my 17 x 7" 993 wheels. I was told they are a 55 mm back spacing, and I would need 20mm to make them fit
When I measure from the back side its 5 7/8 to rim edge.
I measure my 15" deep six wheel its 4 7/8 to rim edge.
20mm is about 1/2" right? It would appear I need 1" spacer.
Am I missing something? Once again, what size spacer have others used for this aplication?

thanks for your help.
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post Jun 8 2004, 11:02 PM
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QUOTE(retrotech @ Jun 8 2004, 06:45 PM)
I don't want a bolt on adaptor, I want to get longer studs.

ok, cool. then it's easy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

just measure the difference in backspacing and get solid spacers and longer studs ...

unless, you want to move the tire a bit more inward (and you have the space to do so),
in that case, get a thinner spacer ...

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retrotech   wheel spacer confusion   Jun 8 2004, 05:30 PM
SirAndy   1" = 2.54 cm = 0.7874" = (about) 3/4" ... never t...   Jun 8 2004, 06:19 PM
retrotech   thanks for your reply Andy. No flares, rolled fend...   Jun 8 2004, 07:45 PM
SirAndy   ...   Jun 8 2004, 11:02 PM
smrz914   I have 1.5" spacers all the way around. 7x17 front...   Jun 8 2004, 11:07 PM
Mueller   Paul, minor detail, you have flares in the rear, h...   Jun 8 2004, 11:08 PM
smrz914   try this again These are the bolt on kind no need...   Jun 8 2004, 11:08 PM
Mueller   oh yea:
QUOT...   Jun 8 2004, 11:10 PM
Mueller   Paul, depending on the organization, the bolt-on s...   Jun 8 2004, 11:12 PM
smrz914   well i think he will still have to use the 1.5" sp...   Jun 8 2004, 11:17 PM
smrz914   I'm not going to debate the spacers here but w...   Jun 8 2004, 11:26 PM
retrotech   All I have ever heard from the 911 camp is, no way...   Jun 8 2004, 11:55 PM
maf914   retrotech, Here is a little info that might help ...   Jun 9 2004, 08:39 AM
retrotech   I don't mean to burn you out on the list, but ...   Jun 9 2004, 12:33 PM
Mueller   not sure if I like them on there or not...I like t...   Jun 9 2004, 12:42 PM
smrz914   Be carful that you are measuring the clearence on ...   Jun 9 2004, 09:52 PM
smrz914   The idea behind test fitting the wheels is, as I u...   Jun 9 2004, 09:59 PM
retrotech   Thanks for the picture of your car. I think if I h...   Jun 9 2004, 10:50 PM

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