And now, a not so stupid question., Wheel spacers/offset effect on bearings |
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And now, a not so stupid question., Wheel spacers/offset effect on bearings |
Dr. Roger |
Feb 20 2006, 11:20 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
So now I expect the new rear 11" hollow spoke turbo twisties to come in tomorrow.
Then I will figure the spacer width required. Then I worry about what I thought I heard about crazy bearing wear rates if I go too spaced out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) I think I want to use my Sheridan flares but......... If I use them I will need to space the wheels a substantial amount. I'm guessing >3"... Aren't all the guys using Sheridan flares either spacing out their fat rubber or using huge positive offset wheels? I'm looking for feedback from people who've actually seen or done this before. Thanks! Roger |
Mueller |
Feb 21 2006, 04:09 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
pretty easy.....if using modern Porsche wheels you'll need spacers that'll give you 5" backspacing, more backspacing (with smaller spacers) and you'll hit the inside trunk wall/trailing arm 930s (911 turbo) used the same wheel bearings (at least on the front) that all of the '65 to '89 911s used...the front hubs of the 930 had an ~`1" spacer "built-in" to the hub like Eric mentioned..... I guess you could try and find out if Porsche recommended more frequent service on the 930's than the regular 911's..... |
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