Porsche Repair: wheel offset on 944 porsche, dunlop sp8000, wheels and tires


Question
Will these wheels and tires fit a late 85.5 944 automatic:  

Does my car have a 23mm offset, yes they will. But I'd ask a knowledgeable person about it.

Tires are new Dunlop SP8000, front 205 55Z R16, rear 225 50Z R16.  These wheels will only fit early models of the 944 from 83 until the year they came with ABS and early 944 Turbos, before ABS also. No spacers needed, direct bolt on. Wheel sizes:  front 7.5" and rear 9". The front wheels have Part # 951.362.114.00 and the rear ones Part # 951.362.116.00.  

Answer
William,

I'm sorry but I as read through the above it seems more like an answer than a question!??!

The tire sizes mentioned are going to be an easy fit on the 944.  Apparently there is some obstruction created by the ABS and certain wheels with a perticular offset.

So I imagine what you're going to want to do is confirm whether there is such an obstruction near the tire and wheel currently on the car,  Also, you'll want to compare the existing wheel's offset to the proposed wheel and then factor in any width changes.

Please write back if you'd like, using the follow-up feature of All-experts...that would help clarify exactly what information you are seeking.  Thanks.

Dave