996tt Wheel Spacers

[PedroPistol]

What's the consensus on the use of rear wheel spacers on 996tt’s? I am thinking of replacing the pretty rusted wheel nuts and so wondered about adding spacers at the same time. If it is a sensible idea, any suggestions on best thickness?

Incidentally, why are Porsche wheel studs always so rusty? I’ve had this problem on and off for years.

[monthefish]

The Porsche Tequipment brochure includes spacers, so in principle there shouldn't be a problem.

What is it you are trying to achieve?

[benzito]

I would also love to know if people have used spacers on front and rear, if you look at the 996tt and even the older 993tt, the cars with spacers look more aggressive and it really suits the 996 turbo bodykit IMHO.

In standard form the wheels don't seem to 'fill out' the arches so for me the spacers would be purely cosmetic (you could argue they may increase stability and improve handling )

[996TT_STEVO]

For looks 10mm front and rear works well, but please note you will need longer Bolts, you can get away with standard length Bolt on a 5mm spacer but 10mm is starting to push it, also go with a Hubcentric spacer.

[PedroPistol]

There were two reasons I was thinking of doing it:

1. I had look in the rear wheel arch when the wheel was off recently and noticed that in the past the tyre had been rubbing against the liner. The liner seemed to be in the right place so I don't know what the problem was. It isn't happening now. I will take the other wheel and see if I can see any difference. There seems to be plenty of room to move the wheel out by say 10 mm.

2. I have to admit the other reason is cosmetic. I don't think the wheels quite fill out the wheel arch in the same way that my 997 C4S did. Normally I run a mile from any aftermarket mods, but for some reason I am getting the urge to make sensible-ish mods to this 996tt. Nothing too lairy mind.

[ZeroH]

I have them front and rear - wheels bulging out makes a real difference to the cars stance, and nothing wrong with having a wider track either !

[David Hype]

4 Porsche spacers and a complete set of longer bolts and anti-theft locks.... You are looking at a good few £££ notes there.

[cragswinter]

Your original rubbing issues were probably due to a previous owner fitting none standard wheels with an incorrect offset I'd imagine.

+1 for spacers in the looks department though, they really give it a pleasing stance. Might want a geo set up afterwards though

[CraigVmax]

anyone got any before and after (or just after) pics ?

[monthefish]

This is quite handy to see the likely before/after results.

[benzito]

has anyone tried greater than 10mm spacers, e.g. 15mm spacers on rears and were there any issues?

[nev748]

Mine came with 15mm spacers fitted by JZM. Looks very good in my bias opinion!

[monthefish]

nev748 said:

Mine came with 15mm spacers fitted by JZM. Looks very good in my bias opinion!

Is that front & rear or rear only?

[nev748]

The bill is for two and that was back in 2003. I've had no problems and I doubt the previous owner did if they have been on that long.

I will check the front ones when I get to the car park later but on memory they are at least 10mm...

Car also lowered

[Moosh]

I have fitted 15mm spacers front and back. Looks good and handling is improved

[johnycarrera]

I have Cargraphic ones on my 993, 5 mm on the front and 15 mm on the rear with longer studs, looks pretty mean!

[996TT_STEVO]

johnycarrera said:

I have Cargraphic ones on my 993, 5 mm on the front and 15 mm on the rear with longer studs, looks pretty mean!

I wouldn't like to be driving your car... most add a slightly wider spacer to front to help a little with understeer which most generally have.

[s_mcneil]

Had 14mm H&R on the front and 7mm Porsche on the rear of my old C2, gave the perfect stance.

[johnycarrera]

996TT_STEVO said:

I wouldn't like to be driving your car... most add a slightly wider spacer to front to help a little with understeer which most generally have.

Fortunately you're not. However with the "fully" adjustable H&R/ GT2 set up and Michelin Cups there is ZERO understeer

[996TT_STEVO]

johnycarrera said:

Fortunately you're not. However with the "fully" adjustable H&R/ GT2 set up and Michelin Cups there is ZERO understeer

Show you how it's really done ... had a shot before when Greig owned it anyway