Lug-centric to Hub-centric? |
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Lug-centric to Hub-centric? |
gord |
Jun 29 2020, 09:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 30-May 20 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 24,334 Region Association: Canada |
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! |
bdstone914 |
Jun 30 2020, 08:42 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,508 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
All 914 rear hubs are lug centric. The front rotors changed in 72 at VIN 019033 to hub centric.
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