New to me 986 S.....

[B6T]

My car also has the General Ultramax whatever tires and also sounds like a truck.

It's more the tires to blame than the wheel size. Tire compound and tread design can give tires an inherent sound, and unusual wear patterns can give them an even louder sound.

[Eastcoastmod]

Thanks guys
I am a noob to euro for sure.
I'm used to v8 muscle with one exception; my 1991 MR2.
I bought this as a daily driver mostly because my wife of 28 years is moving out.
Made her really happy when I pulled into the driveway.
It had almost everything I wanted. A rust free car with a clean interior, roof that came off. mid engine. and room for my clubs...they just fit.

I saved this car from it's past owner.
The guy who owned it blacked out all the lights and put a ghastly wing on the back. (
not that there is anything wrong with that )
I'm almost embarrassed to drive it the way it is. I
'm sure it felt like a big male dog, dressed up in a hideous outfit, out for a walk with it's master every time he took it out.

Here she sits, broken hearted, oh so fearful, she may get parted.
Her knew owner buys her bling, really soon he'll make her sing.

[Eastcoastmod]

I took your advice and took a look at the bolts/nut.
It turns out that the front one with the odd looking markings looks to be correct with the rounded ball etc.
the rear however came off as a lug nut...then the light came on.
The rear has at least a 30mm spacer in place to push out the 11 inch rim so it makes sense that it would have nut.

[Eastcoastmod]

this old school look is what I'm hoping to find. So far I can only find 15's.
I want the shiny gold mesh and polished silver lip.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by Eastcoastmod

I took your advice and took a look at the bolts/nut.
It turns out that the front one with the odd looking markings looks to be correct with the rounded ball etc.
the rear however came off as a lug nut...then the light came on.
The rear has at least a 30mm spacer in place to push out the 11 inch rim so it makes sense that it would have nut.

Let's see if we can help keep you and your new toy safe. You do not want the wheel passing you while traveling down the road.

There are 2 things to check here aside from having mix of bolts & nuts.

I took a pic of a stock wheel bolt. You can see it is basically 60mm overall with a 30mm reach (threaded portion). The bolt you have appears to have a much longer reach, I'd guesstimate around 60mm. This would be ok with a 30mm spacer such as you say you have on the rears. But if no spacer in front, then these threads probably pass completely through the hub and may be very close to the hub carrier.


Second. Hopefully the PO installed the correct length studs in your rear hubs. You should have around 8 complete turns on that nut to bottom. Less may not engage enough threads of the stud and could pull the threads.

Hopefully this will keep you and your wheels from an early separation until you change wheels. Do not mean to be persistent but when I see something questionable the mechanical side of me gets very inquisitive.

Here is also some perspective on this issue. Read the last page. Apologies Woody but good info to know!

http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/59449-woodys-build-thread-12.html