I have been offered a set of original steel wide 5 356 wheels. Is there anyone running these and although I no they are 15" x 4.5" does anyone know what the offset is?
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I have been offered a set of original steel wide 5 356 wheels. Is there anyone running these and although I no they are 15" x 4.5" does anyone know what the offset is?
Well..., the rims vary in back spacing as to the year and make. Porsche 67's around 3.25+/-" of BS and 59's 3.75". Anyway, lay the rim on a flat surface, measure from the back bolting surface to the flat surface..., this is your back spacing. Dat simple!
David
David
This may help if you're unsure of how to take the measurement: http://tinyurl.com/379kdg
Thanks both, as I understand there 59's, but as yet I haven't seen them to measure, I've just be offered them. thanks again Matt
Matt,
Look at the date codes on the wheels. There should be a circle with two numbers. Top is month, lower the year. Matched sets are more valuable.
Good luck
David,
In 67 they were NOT wide fives. The backspace on all the wide five 4.5 wheels are the same with the exception of the steel/alloy Carrera wheels.
Larry,
Super link to keep, thanks!
Look at the date codes on the wheels. There should be a circle with two numbers. Top is month, lower the year. Matched sets are more valuable.
Good luck
David,
In 67 they were NOT wide fives. The backspace on all the wide five 4.5 wheels are the same with the exception of the steel/alloy Carrera wheels.
Larry,
Super link to keep, thanks!
Dave, thanks for the advice regarding date stamps.
QUOTE< In 67 they were NOT wide fives. The backspace on all the wide five 4.5 wheels are the same with the exception of the steel/alloy Carrera wheels.>
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