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Old August 30th 2007, 07:02
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18 inch Porsche rims on a 1302 cab?

I'm about to collect the missus's 1302 cabrio from the paintshop, where its been having an 'inbetween other jobs' body off resto for 2 years.

After much arguing about style we have opted for a semi GL look - still retaining the chrome, bright colour - but with uprated parts like Porker wheels, brakes, lowered suspension and retrimmed interior with Porsche details.

The idea is to enhance/modernise what is an already classic design rather than rewrite the book.

However.....I have a set of 18" Cayenne Turbo rims in the garage, originally intended for use on my VW Syncro Doka. I'm wondering if these can be parctically used on the cab, with low profiles and if so what would be the best method of fitting them.

The car is going to need new springs/shocks/discs and drums so upgrading these parts now will be no biggy.

The info on the wheels is:

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18" diameter
8J width

I'd like to use the car regularly, without scrubbing etc - is this possible??
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Old August 30th 2007, 11:11
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I don't think you will fit those under the front wings, possibly at the back but it will be tight...

Wide wings are your only option without radical surgery...

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Old August 30th 2007, 11:29
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you will also want to lower it a lot, here's a pic of my project with 18x8.5 in the front and 18x10 in the rear on stock suspension at the moment and with widened fenders.



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Hi

I've seen some bugs with 18s and they just don't look right, thats only my opinion other may love that look. Tyres and ride height too tall, the cars end up looking like a kids Hotwheels toy. Wallys car looks right with 18s.

I think that you will need wider fenders.

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Old August 31st 2007, 07:48
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on top of the above comments, it is more the problem of clearance to springs on the front of supers...
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Old August 31st 2007, 15:37
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it is possible under stock fenders but you need to install the coilovers with small springs... I have the 18 x 8 Porsche Rims under the stock fenders..


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