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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 12:11 PM
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New rims - OZ Superforgiata - should I run spacers?

So I just picked up a set of Superforgiata which is awesome. The offset however is essentially the same as the OEM 997.1 wheels which was rather conservative.

OZ offsets:
19x8.5" front ET53
19x11" rear ET51

I'm contemplating running 12mm-15mm spacers in the rear and 10mm up front.

Car isn't lowered and I have no plans to do so in the near future. I'd like an aggressive stance but no more than flush fitment.

Does this seem reasonable?
 
Old Nov 18, 2014 | 01:23 PM
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I think you will be fine but 10MM up front might be too aggressive...may want to go with 7MM becuase if I am not mistaken the front stock wheel is 19x8 and 57MM...The OZ you bought are 8.5 and 53MM so they have already pushed things out a bit???

BTW I friggin love the OZ Superforgiata wheel...if I decide to update my wheels they will be my choice!!!

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You're right, front might be too aggressive. I think 10-15mm might work for the rear and leave the front as is.
 
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Originally Posted by brent95m3
You're right, front might be too aggressive. I think 10-15mm might work for the rear and leave the front as is.
Yeah I think you could go 15MM on the back because the OZ rear wheel is the same offset as a stock wheel at ET51...the only difference would have been if you would have gotten the 19x12 wheel...then you may only go 10MM???
 
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IMHO 7 mm is perfect for the front..I just installed 15 in the rear and Its fush with the fender...it's perfect from the side and the front...my only complaint is because the mpss has a slight bend on the outer structure of the tire it sticks out from the rear just a bit...I'll have to review again when my suspension system sits as it was hanging off the lift for about 1hour.... I'll be back in my garage on Friday were I can take pics...
 
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I think you will be fine but 10MM up front might be too aggressive...may want to go with 7MM becuase if I am not mistaken the front stock wheel is 19x8 and 57MM...The OZ you bought are 8.5 and 53MM so they have already pushed things out a bit???

BTW I friggin love the OZ Superforgiata wheel...if I decide to update my wheels they will be my choice!!!

PS I need to update my avatar and signature as I just bought a 2009 997TT
Stock front Turbo wheels are 8.5" wide.

Details on the 09 TT.
 
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Originally Posted by Johnny DB
Stock front Turbo wheels are 8.5" wide.

Details on the 09 TT.

Oops...your right...also I could not believe the stock Turbo Wheels are 11in in the rear...I would have thought 11.5in at least???
 
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Originally Posted by brent95m3
So I just picked up a set of Superforgiata which is awesome. The offset however is essentially the same as the OEM 997.1 wheels which was rather conservative.

OZ offsets:
19x8.5" front ET53
19x11" rear ET51

I'm contemplating running 12mm-15mm spacers in the rear and 10mm up front.

Car isn't lowered and I have no plans to do so in the near future. I'd like an aggressive stance but no more than flush fitment.

Does this seem reasonable?
10mm up front maybe a tad too much expecially given you're on stock supsension and height. As others have suggested go 7mm up front and 15 or even 18 in the rear.
 
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If you run spacers, we specialize in custom lengths. We will accommodate the shank length to the dimensions you need.

Look forward to seeing these installed!
 
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