[marc]

Hi Porsche friends I have a question about Spacers:..... So I'm still waiting for my 2019 Base Cayman Lava Orange to arrive this December. However, I came across a nice set of Porsche rims and tires and could not pass up the offer, so I purchased it! I have a bit of a dilemma and hope you guys can help. I purchased a newly powder coated satin platinum Carrera S wheels with brand new Michelin tires. The wheel measurements are: 20" x 8.5" fronts and 20" x 9.5" rears. However, on the Porsche configurator, the Carrera S wheels are 20" x8.5" front and 20" x 10" rears. What size spacers would I need, if any, for the front and rear?? Many thanks in advance!

 

[85Gold]

Hi Porsche friends I have a question about Spacers:..... So I'm still waiting for my 2019 Base Cayman Lava Orange to arrive this December. However, I came across a nice set of Porsche rims and tires and could not pass up the offer, so I purchased it! I have a bit of a dilemma and hope you guys can help. I purchased a newly powder coated satin platinum Carrera S wheels with brand new Michelin tires. The wheel measurements are: 20" x 8.5" fronts and 20" x 9.5" rears. However, on the Porsche configurator, the Carrera S wheels are 20" x8.5" front and 20" x 10" rears. What size spacers would I need, if any, for the front and rear?? Many thanks in advance!

What are the offsets. You might be fine without spaces.

Peter

 

[marc]

Honestly, I have no idea what "offsets" mean..lol I'll find out.

 

[85Gold]

Honestly, I have no idea what "offsets" mean..lol I'll find out.

They will be stamped on the spokes on the back of the wheels along with the width. Could be anywhere from 40 to 60.

Peter

 

[marc]

Ahhh ok. So it says et45 on each wheel...

 

[Viffermike]

Honestly, I have no idea what "offsets" mean..lol I'll find out.

First: Welcome to the forum.

Now: Honestly, if you don't know what offsets are, you really shouldn't even be thinking about spacers, much less a different set of wheels. You need to research and teach yourself about wheels, then about tires, then about suspension, and how the three relate to each other. It is a much deeper topic than simple rim widths.

Two places to get you started:
Lee Schwab: Choosing Custom Wheels is About More than Good Looks
Driving Line: Suspension 101

Then start watching YouTube videos to visualize what's explained above.

 

[marc]

Yes, very informative stuff. thanks