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Posted by: partwerks Oct 28 2014, 07:15 PM

For a 5 lug, is there any specific size for a wheel spacer, other than maybe the depth?
I may be looking at some spacers for the front, to bump out the tire.

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 28 2014, 08:38 PM

5x130 bolt pattern and how thick you want.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Oct 28 2014, 09:06 PM

Porsche specific will have the inner ring lip sized to match the Porsche wheels. 71.6mm iirc. And the outer diameter will match the hub diameter so it looks flush.

1/4" will fit stock lugs. 1/2"+ will need longer studs and 1"-2" will technically be adapters with their own nuts and studs.

Lastly, check fender clearance with the wheel turned and consider hitting a bump /lean.

Posted by: mskala Oct 29 2014, 07:57 AM

Also you will need to buy longer studs.

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 29 2014, 08:31 AM

Plenty of OEM wheel spacers available from junk yards or ebay.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Oct 29 2014, 08:36 AM

I have 1" spacers up front on my car and went to 80mm studs on the rotor. I have about 3/4" space between the tire and the fender now.

Posted by: griffindoug Nov 24 2014, 10:53 PM

I am curious here, I want to put on flares, and currently am running 195/60/15. Can I put on flares and run spacers to fill out the space or is that a bad idea. I would love some input and help. budget tight as I am having my engine rebuilt by fat performance. I am vinyl wrapping the car and want to put the flares on before I wrap it. No budget left for new rims and rubber.

Thoughts?

Thanks

Posted by: Larmo63 Nov 25 2014, 12:28 AM

'No budget" isn't going to get much done.

These 5 lug conversions and body modifications are getting more and more expensive by the day.

Posted by: MoveQik Nov 25 2014, 10:30 PM

FWIW, I originally ran 1" spacers with my 16x6 Fuchs with stock fenders. It was tight but it fit and the stance was perfect IMHO.