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offset versus scrub radius |
r_towle |
May 23 2013, 12:41 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,646 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Does it make a difference what the offset is on a wheel with regards to scrub radius?
It does not seem that it would, given the stock suspension, no custom struts etc. Aside from that, what is the reason (aside from cost and availability) for using large spacers versus getting wheels that mount up with no spacer, yet are wide for flared cars? rich |
zig-n-zag |
May 24 2013, 02:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 18-May 06 From: Hawaii Member No.: 6,024 |
In an effort to eliminate front spacers, I found some late 911 turbo hubs.
They are 22mm wider over standard 911 hubs. I don't know what effect they will have on the scrub radius. |
SirAndy |
May 24 2013, 02:52 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,905 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
In an effort to eliminate front spacers, I found some late 911 turbo hubs. They are 22mm wider over standard 911 hubs. I don't know what effect they will have on the scrub radius. Neither spacers nor wider hubs or even backspace or wheel offsets are really relevant. They all can affect the scrub radius, but the real answer to take away from all of this is: Whatever you use, make sure your front wheels are as close to the strut as possible without rubbing on the strut or fender. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
tomeric914 |
Jun 22 2013, 08:04 PM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,263 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States |
Whatever you use, make sure your front wheels are as close to the strut as possible without rubbing on the strut or fender. Wait a minute Andy, haven't you said to push the wheels out to fill the flares in other posts? Maybe that was for the trailer queen crowd? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I agree with you here that the wheels should be as close to the strut as possible to limit SR. |
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