Need set of wheels for 80 928S Euro

I'm new to Porsche and the 928S. Just got my first $3500 shock when the water pump went and had to (well..decided to) replace the timing belt and tensioners. Ordered the rebuild kit from 928 specialists but we never got the parts...even after the promise of an overnight shipment. Not sure what's going on.

Ended up having to spend the long dollar on the tensioner kit...cause I have no idea what's going on with them and I want the car back.

Anyway...I need a set of wheels for the car. I'm not sure how big I can go without altering the wheel wells. Will 17" or 18" work. If someone has some they are looking to sell...please let me know

Doug

To address the first issue maybe someone like James should give them a call.
Who do you thing will know them the best Stan.

As far as the wheels go, 17 and 18 will fit.
I have 17 and find them to be large enough.
There is a wheel guide some where and maybe someone else knows where it is and can post a link. I am at work and do not have time to hunt.
Try a wheel guild search on here first.

Brad

928mac;6647 wrote: To address the first issue maybe someone like James should give them a call.
Who do you thing will know them the best Stan.

I emailed David Roberts of 928 Specialists when I saw the post this morning.

928mac;6647 wrote: As far as the wheels go, 17 and 18 will fit.
I have 17 and find them to be large enough.
There is a wheel guide some where and maybe someone else knows where it is and can post a link. I am at work and do not have time to hunt.
Try a wheel guild search on here first.

Brad

members.rennlist.com/flyingdog/928%20Wheel%20Fitment.htm
members.rennlist.com/andrewmolson/Wheel_...lator_01-24-2008.xls
www.wheeldynamics.net/appguide.html

Offset is more important than diameter. Some folks run 19" wheels on their 928's. I find the 18" just perfect for the softer comfort suspension but maybe a touch harsh if the car has the sport suspension on it. If you are more boy racer type than old fart cruiser then you might like the 18" on the sport suspension just fine.

At this point I don't think 19" gains you ANYTHING and I am not a big fan of them right now...

Spoke with Jeannie yesterday and we are cool.

On the wheel thing I don't really understand what I should be running in terms of offset. I'm only going to run some twisties and cruise ... Have no idea what suspension is in the car. Is there a standard? I'd like to run 18, 's if I can when you refer to offset do you mean the diff in size front to back?

You need to surf the websites and the offset calculators. Offset is THE MOST IMPORTANT NUMBER re Porsche wheels!

If the number is not right the wheel sticks out to far and if the suspension is fully compressed the tire will crunch the fender (up front) in back you get rubbing if the wheel is to far inboard and you get rubbing if it is to far outboard.

That said, most any narrow body 997 or 996 wheel or Boxster/Cayman wheel will fit on a 928... So if they fit those cars the chances are VERY GOOD they will fit a 928.