New to the forum (2003 986)

[BruceH]

Welcome to the forum! What are the offsets on the new wheels? You probably need some spacers.

[Ramos0513]

Originally Posted by BruceH

Welcome to the forum! What are the offsets on the new wheels? You probably need some spacers.

Excuse my ignorance. But the offset is what measurement exactly ?

[jsceash]

The distance from the center of the rim to the inside bolt surface. The bigger the offset the farther the tire sticks out. You can fix too little offset by adding spacers you can't fix to much offset. The second possibility is tire size.

Here is a link
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

[jsceash]

Aren't 19" Fuch wheel for a 996 or 997 they may be to wide and too much offset.

[Ramos0513]

Originally Posted by jsceash

Aren't 19" Fuch wheel for a 996 or 997 they may be to wide and too much offset.

I think so. I got a great deal on them so I couldn't pass them up. Now I'm just trying to figure out a way to stop the rubbing. I was thinking maybe going with a lower profile tire. The rear are fine. And front are too. The problem only comes when I do sharp turns.

[Ramos0513]

Originally Posted by jsceash

The distance from the outside face of the rim to the inside bolt surface. The bigger the offset the farther the tire sticks out. You can fix too little offset by adding spacers you can't fix to much offset. The second possibility is tire size.

Got ya. I'll measure it in a bit.
But would it make a difference with spacers ? My outer fender is not the problem it's the inner one where it rubs.

[Ian c]

Originally Posted by jsceash

The distance from the outside face of the rim to the inside bolt surface. The bigger the offset the farther the tire sticks out. You can fix too little offset by adding spacers you can't fix to much offset. The second possibility is tire size.

They're measured from the centerline of the wheel as an ET . In millimeters .
The smaller number sticks out more. eg. Et25
The bigger number tucks in more . Eg Et35
You can make an et35 push out by adding a spacer to bring the et number down .
There is nothing you can do to bring in an et25 .

Hope this helps .