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Old May 8, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Extended Length Centerlock Hubs?

I'm posting this idea here as the GT forum has the bulk of the Centerlock market and thus more experience and ideas about it.

I have a GTS with the CL wheels and have one nagging item that bugs me: the rear wheels need to be pushed out, but the use of spacers isn't possible with this hub design. One option is to simply replace the wheels with a set that are even wider on the rear (RS CLs) or simply have a more aggressive offset. But, I actually like the black Spyder wheels on my car and don't want to spend the $5k+ for new wheels (and possibly new tires) just to push the 2 rear wheels out 15mm.

So the thought occurred to me: has any of the Porsche aftermarket manufacturers considered making a centerlock hub replacement that delivers an offset to push the wheels out? I realize it may not be as simple as just adding 15mm to the length of the hub (might require added strength, etc), but it seems like a logical solution to a simple problem, and I would think there would be a decent market of GT2, GT3, Turbo and GTS owners interested in a product like that. I for one would much rather spend $500 or so to replace the hubs than having to replace all four wheels.

Is this idea flawed or just waiting for a manufacturer to take the idea and build a product?
 
Old May 8, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Old May 8, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Thanks for the response, but what about the idea is flawed? Looking for actual reasoning why it can or can't be done.
 
Old May 10, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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If there is enough thread on the center lock bolt you can make new longer guide pins. On my RUF R Turbo i had center lock with 10 mm spacer and 750 hp and no problem.
 
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