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Offline Madone_si

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Porsche 90's wheel on mk1 cab
« on: 22 November 2005, 19:39 »
Hi all

I'm looking into getting some Porsche 90's wheels for my mk1 cab

Can someone tell me what size 90's you can get and what one's I should go for, to install on my mk1 cab? Will I need any arch work done?

I've got coilovers on the cab. 

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Re: Porsche 90's wheel on mk1 cab
« Reply #1 on: 22 November 2005, 21:00 »
from 6's to 9's mate

avoid 9's. they look cool but are a big headache
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Re: Porsche 90's wheel on mk1 cab
« Reply #2 on: 22 November 2005, 21:26 »
usually they come in a set of 4, the fronts being 6", and the rears being 8", obviously a 8" wheel is going to foul on the rear if its slammed. ( Coilovers being the give away for you mate)

It is possible for the rears to be fitted with spacers on but then you will need to completely roll the outer lip of the rear arch out of the way pretty much so it is sealed on the inside of the arch. I think the offsets might cause a bit of bother aswell, but i might be wrong on that one.
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Re: Porsche 90's wheel on mk1 cab
« Reply #3 on: 23 November 2005, 09:23 »
the adaptors usually sort out the offset issues, but still an 8" wheel on a slammed mk1 is pushing it :grin:
low profile, skinny/stretched tyres would help but i reckon you'd still need archwork if you want it low and phat.
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Re: Porsche 90's wheel on mk1 cab
« Reply #4 on: 23 November 2005, 15:34 »
Carrera 2's came with 6's on the front and 8's on the back - from the research i've done the 8's fit straight on with no arch mods or need for coil-overs as the adaptor/spacers make the offset bang on  :cool: :grin:

If you haven't got your wheels yet I can probably help you - i've got a mate that imports 911's (mostly carrera 2's) from germany, he puts new cup wheels on them as part of the "tarting up" process and has to get rid of about 40-50 sets of 90's a year,  :cool: PM me :wink:
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Re: Porsche 90's wheel on mk1 cab
« Reply #5 on: 23 November 2005, 16:10 »
Pm sent mate. thanks alot everyone - I am closer to getting what I want...!!!  :smiley:
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Re: Porsche 90's wheel on mk1 cab
« Reply #6 on: 26 November 2005, 15:35 »
Just my opinion but try to get H&R adaptors or make sure there light weight, as I ordered a "cheap" set from a supplier and they each weighed as much as a Mk1 four up  :laugh: and I had issues returning them but thats another story!!

The H&R's are so nice you'll want them on display not hidden behind a set of porsche wheels  :grin:
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Re: Porsche 90's wheel on mk1 cab
« Reply #7 on: 26 November 2005, 15:57 »
alternatively gimme the specs that you need, and i will have a word with  a mate, who can turn you some up from scratch.  :smiley:
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