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| gord |
 Jun 29 2020, 09:44 PM
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I'm in the process of getting a 1972 safety certified (for registration in Ontario), and the inspecting mechanic has raised the issue of the lug-centric rear wheel design. While I'm pretty sure he's going to issue the certificate based on the fact that this is the way Porsche sold the vehicle in 1972, he has opined that changing a flat tire at the side of the road would be difficult or even impossible with this design...
I understand Porsche did change the hub/wheel at some point, so I guess I'm wondering if there's an option of "upgrading" from a 1972 rear hub to a later model year that would provide an easier way of centring a wheel on the hub? Or did the rear wheel design remain unchanged throughout the entire production period? Any insight here would be appreciated! |
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| 914Sixer |
Jun 30 2020, 06:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,374 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Go see our friend a Tangerine Racing and buy the rear hub centering kit. Make it easy on everyone.
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| GregAmy |
Jun 30 2020, 07:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,606 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jun 30 2020, 08:52 AM)  Go see our friend a Tangerine Racing and buy the rear hub centering kit. Make it easy on everyone. +1. I bought these last month and not only did it stop a slight vibration it makes getting the rear wheels on and off SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much betterer. |
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gord Lug-centric to Hub-centric? Jun 29 2020, 09:44 PM
Mueller
I'm in the process of getting a 1972 safety c... Jun 29 2020, 10:24 PM
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I'm in the process of getting a 1972 safety ... Jun 30 2020, 06:45 AM davep Time for a new mechanic. ;)
It is not difficult, a... Jun 30 2020, 06:43 AM gord Oh, he's not "my" mechanic, just the... Jun 30 2020, 02:03 PM gord I hadn't seen this before — but it would co... Jun 30 2020, 01:52 PM 73-914 I always start with the top hole at 12 o'clock... Jun 30 2020, 06:54 AM mepstein Prop the wheel on my foot and start screwing in bo... Jun 30 2020, 07:02 AM barefoot
My 76 rear hubs do not have hub centering ring. Jun 30 2020, 07:51 AM ChrisFoley
"I understand Porsche did change the hub/whe... Jun 30 2020, 08:38 AM bdstone914 All 914 rear hubs are lug centric. The front roto... Jun 30 2020, 08:42 AM |
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