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79turbo · Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 22

Hi I have a 1979 euroedition 931, and I just bought myself a 17" rims.

the front wheels are 7,5" wide
and the rears are 9" wide

do you guys know anybody who has tried this on his car. or will I just have to get a widebody kit so the rims will fit.

I've already ordered it, but they haven't arrived yet.

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My924gtc · Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 1362 Location: 248

Might as well start saving your pennies cuz I see a body kit purchase in your 'not so distant' future

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CBass · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 2807 Location: Vancouver, Canada

That depends on the offset of the wheels. If they're the correct offset, around 53mm, you should be able to sneak the fronts in with a low profile tire, although you may need to roll the fenders to keep it from rubbing. For the rears, I'm not sure if you'll need a spacer or not, but it'd be a rather tight squeeze under any circumstances. Again, rolling the fenders may be necessary.

If they're an off the shelf generic wheel that isn't the correct offset, they probably won't fit.
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79turbo · Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 22

ok thanks, the wheels got to the country today, but they are with the customs now, I will keep you posted.

I don't know if it's good or bad but my car has koni adjustables dampers and lowering springs.
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gohim · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 4459 Location: Rialto, CA

Wheels that large are not recommended with use with four lugs because stress could exceed the design strength of the lug bolts or wheels and cause a sudden failure under load.

In other words, when turning hard, the wheels could fall/break off.

Warwick · Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 53 Location: Norway

Did the wheels fit?
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denis durrell · Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:37 pm Post subject:

yeah, what's the offset, any pics?
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