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Cedric · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 2801 Location: Sweden

All tyres are different, one 195 can be much wider than other 195s for example. I use 195 on my 7" fuchs, i like the fitment, it looks a bit old school

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DentalFlossTycoon · Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Bozeman, MT

Yeah, I’m thinking 205/60r15 at this point. I’ll probably end up with a performance-oriented all season tire, so I don’t have to worry too much about temperature. Tire Rack is thin on selection in this size, so I was homing in on Yokohama Avids.

DentalFlossTycoon · Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Bozeman, MT

The wheels have arrived, but we have a problem I didn’t anticipate. The car’s hub center (spindle?) sticks out about 65mm, but the wheels opening into which the spindle inserts is about 46mm deep. It will take a sizable spacer to work. I’ll work on pictures shortly. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0d9nlnxEb19INsN6qHWNuLU8w#Bozeman
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Ph2Z0l7HK5q9Qi41pyNWOdlg#Bozeman

DentalFlossTycoon · Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Bozeman, MT

Looks like I will need 20mm spacers (or 25mm to be safe). Can anyone suggest a vendor, especially in the US?

I've found several with m12 bolts and many that have undefined center bores (I can use either 57.1 or 63.4mm with the hubcentric ring I have), but none with M14 bolt and suitable bores.

morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9095 Location: Romania

you only need a few mm of overlap, no big deal
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DentalFlossTycoon · Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Bozeman, MT

For anyone else looking for four-bolt spacers, I am having https://www.motorsport-tech.com custom build a set for me. They were great in the order/spec process. They're machining to my preferred thickness and changing the center bore (from stock 57 to 53.4mm). The price and timing seem really reasonable too.

It will still be a few weeks before they new wheels are mounted though.

Fasteddie313 · Joined: 29 Sep 2013 Posts: 2595 Location: MI

I’m excited to see..

Your probably going to have the best 4 lug wheels on any 924..

It’ll be worth it, and they will hold value..
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DentalFlossTycoon · Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Bozeman, MT

First photo https://photos.app.goo.gl/wV3tV3hDL5MrZMjU8

Cedric · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 2801 Location: Sweden

Looks great, it would be even better with a slight lowering of the ride height though

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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9095 Location: Romania

Oh wow, really touches the deluxe vintage look !
More pictures please !
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DentalFlossTycoon · Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Bozeman, MT

Thanks, guys. The rears really fill out the wheel well—reminiscent of a fat-tired 928. I’m not totally happy with how far the fronts stick out (second picture). The body really tapers up front and leaves the wheels far out there. Changing the scrub radius lightens up the steering feel, and I’m interested in getting it out for a longer drive to be sure I didn’t wreck the handling.

I have a rally coming up in a few days, and I hope to polish the car and get some better photos soon. Thanks for all the input!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/nCunvCL3za4JHaMr5
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NM2CU1taFj7s2mcq6

morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9095 Location: Romania

As i said, you can dial in a bit of negative camber for the fronts, you can even run a narrower tire for the front but it wont be easy to match the looks and height of the rears.
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