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Old April 15th 2007, 22:12
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While searching for some Fuchs wheels for my super I've hit a small wall finding offsets of these wheels. Seems that a lot of people just say what Porsche they came off of as a fitment guide. Anybody know anything about typical Porsche offsets?

If you really want to make my search easy do you know the offset/fuchs year/model to look for for the setup below?

I would like to go 16x7 with a 205/50 in the front and 16x8 with 235/45 on the back (with 1 1/4" wider rear fenders). I should also mention maxx-struts with narrowed springs in the front (struts). All tires tucked in as much as possible. I want it as low as possible, I realize it with smaller tires I could go much lower but I'm doing the subaru conversion deal and, well, I'd like SOME traction. And there are craters in the road where I live.

My main concern is if the fuchs wheels will have enough backspacing to bring the wheel in as close to the spring plate as much as possible. I hope that's enough information Thanks
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Old April 18th 2007, 05:54
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The 7J x 16'' came in two offsets, depending what car they came off
(944 or 911). i think its 23mm and 8mm but thats of the top of my head, i will check when i get home tonight. Ive got the offsets of the whole range somewhere.
Whats the rear track on a IRS compared with a Swing axle? Im looking to run 7 & 8's but im unsure about clearance at the rear of the car.
Will get back to you.
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Old April 21st 2007, 11:41
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Sorry its been ages dude. I forgot i said id post these offsets to you. Yeh i was wrong
Anyway, hope these are a help to you

FUCH OFFSETS

7x16, 23.3mm, 911 362 115 00

7x16, 23.3mm, 951 362 115 00
(more brake caliper room) (Different backspace)


8x16, 10.6mm, 911 362 117 00 (911 offset)

8x16, 23.3mm, 951 362 117 00 (944 offset)
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That helps a bunch, Thanks
One question though.. How can these two wheels be the same width, have the same offset and different backspacing?

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FUCHS OFFSET
7x16, 23.3mm, 911 362 115 00

7x16, 23.3mm, 951 362 115 00
(more brake caliper room) (Different backspace)
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That helps a bunch, Thanks
One question though.. How can these two wheels be the same width, have the same offset and different backspacing?
I believe he worded it in correctly. The wheels have the same offset,
same width, and same backspace. What is different, is the clearance
for the brake caliper.

This is the same as the 15 x 6 wheels. They came is in the original deep 6
version and the later non deep 6 version. Both wheels had the same offset
and backspacing. What was different was the outer appearance of the space
between the spokes and the lip. On the deep sixes, it looks like the wheels
have a deeper dish, and on the later ones the dish is removed somewhat.

Here is a pic of both a late and early 15 x 6 spliced together to show the difference

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