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does using offsets to make wheels fit compromise safety or performance?

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YOUR RESEARCHdoes using offsets to make wheels fit compromise safety or performance?

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Use 17'' wheels

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for example, using 17'' wheels with snow tires in my c4s would save a lot of money and probably make for a more effective snow tire.

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for example, using 17'' wheels with snow tires in my c4s would save a lot of money and probably make for a more effective snow tire.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

for example, using 17'' wheels with snow tires in my c4s would save a lot of money and probably make for a more effective snow tire. i've never used offsets before. the rears require 25mm: the fronts require 6mm. are they ok?

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You must mean spacers. Yes, they are OK as long as they are quality made and hubcentric. Porsche sells the right spacers.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

thanks viken-- yes i did mean spacers.

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the only thing to worry about is if you go to dramitically out you hurt the kingpin angle for the suspension and it wears the ball joints quicker, but with 5-10mm spacers I think it's not that big of a deal.

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how about 25 mm needed for the rear wheels on a c4s or turbo to fit 17'' wheels?

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