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- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
The Genuine Porsche Front Wheel-Housing Liners (Part Numbers: 96450412500 and 96450412600) are original equipment protective panels designed for the front wheel arches of Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 models.
Fits:
- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
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These position-specific panels form the front sections of the front wheel-housing liner assemblies, providing a protective barrier between the rotating wheels and the surrounding bodywork.
The available versions are:
96450412500 – Front Left-Hand (LH) Wheel-Housing Liner
96450412600 – Front Right-Hand (RH) Wheel-Housing Liner
The wheel arches of a Porsche 911 are continually exposed to water, mud, loose gravel, road salt and other debris thrown upwards by the tyres.
Without adequate protection, these materials can reach vulnerable areas of the inner bodywork, accumulate around mounting points and contribute to deterioration over time.
The wheel-housing liners help limit this exposure by providing a physical barrier between the road wheel and the inner wheel arch.
They also help maintain the intended covering and arrangement of the surrounding underbody and wheel-housing components.
Manufactured to Porsche's original equipment specifications, each liner is shaped to fit its designated installation position within the 964 Carrera front wheel arch.
Correct fitment is important for maintaining suitable clearance around the tyre and ensuring that the panel remains securely attached during driving.
The wheel-housing liners are exposed to constant road contamination, temperature changes, vibration and occasional contact with road debris.
Over time, they may become cracked, distorted, abraded or damaged around their mounting holes.
Broken retaining points or missing fasteners can allow a liner to become loose, potentially causing rubbing noises or contact with the tyre.
A missing or damaged liner may also leave sections of the inner wheel arch more exposed to moisture, dirt and stone impacts.
Replacing a worn or damaged liner with a Genuine Porsche component helps restore the original protective covering, maintain correct wheel-arch fitment and support the long-term preservation of the vehicle's bodywork.
Ideal for Porsche 964 maintenance, accident repairs, bodywork restoration and corrosion prevention, these Genuine Porsche Wheel-Housing Liners provide factory-specified replacements for the appropriate front wheel arch sections.
What This Product Does:
The front wheel-housing liner is a protective panel positioned inside the front wheel arch.
Its primary function is to help shield the inner wheel housing and surrounding components from debris and moisture thrown up by the rotating tyre.
The liner also forms part of the original wheel-arch covering arrangement, working alongside other protective panels, seals and retaining hardware.
Its main functions include:
- Protecting the inner wheel arch: Helps shield bodywork surfaces from stones, mud and road debris.
- Reducing water exposure: Limits direct spray onto sections of the inner wheel housing.
- Helping prevent corrosion: Reduces exposure to road salt and moisture that can contribute to metal deterioration.
- Reducing stone impacts: Provides a protective barrier against debris thrown upwards by the tyre.
- Maintaining wheel-arch coverage: Completes the factory-designed front wheel-housing arrangement.
- Protecting neighbouring components: Helps limit direct exposure of nearby brackets, fasteners and other components to road contamination.
- Maintaining correct wheel clearance: Fits within the original wheel arch without interfering with standard wheel and tyre movement when installed correctly.
- Supporting original bodywork construction: Preserves Porsche's specified protective panel arrangement.
- Reducing unwanted debris accumulation: Helps prevent direct contamination of areas behind the liner.
- Supporting vehicle restoration: Replaces missing or damaged original wheel arch protection.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
Wheel-housing liners are durable components, but prolonged exposure to road debris, vibration and mechanical impacts may cause deterioration.
Common signs of a worn or damaged liner include:
- Visible cracks: Impact damage or ageing may cause fractures in the panel.
- Broken mounting holes: Damaged attachment points may prevent secure installation.
- Loose wheel-arch liner: Missing or damaged fasteners may allow movement.
- Rubbing noises: An insecure panel may contact the tyre or another moving component.
- Rattling from the wheel arch: Loose sections may vibrate while driving.
- Scratches and abrasion: Repeated contact with debris or the tyre may wear the surface.
- Distorted shape: Impact or incorrect installation may affect the panel's original profile.
- Partially detached liner: The panel may hang away from its intended mounting position.
- Missing liner sections: Severe damage may leave sections of the wheel arch exposed.
- Accumulated mud behind the panel: Incorrect fitment or damaged edges may allow contamination to collect in unwanted areas.
- Damaged retaining hardware: Corroded screws or missing clips may compromise attachment.
- Uneven wheel-arch fitment: The liner may no longer align correctly with neighbouring panels.
- Visible stone damage: Repeated impacts may weaken sections of the panel.
- Tyre contact marks: Incorrect positioning may cause abrasion between the tyre and liner.
- Damage after suspension or bodywork repairs: Previous dismantling may have left the panel incorrectly installed.
Why Replacement Matters:
Replacing a damaged wheel-housing liner helps restore the original protection provided to the inner wheel arch.
A cracked, missing or partially detached liner may leave surrounding bodywork exposed to increased road contamination.
On classic Porsche 964 models, protecting the inner wheel arches is particularly important because trapped moisture, dirt and road salt can contribute to long-term corrosion.
A loose liner may also move during driving and potentially contact the tyre.
Installing a Genuine Porsche replacement Wheel-Housing Liner helps to:
- Restore wheel-arch protection: Replace missing or damaged protective covering.
- Reduce exposure to road debris: Help shield the inner bodywork from stones and loose gravel.
- Limit water and salt contamination: Maintain the protective barrier between the wheel and inner arch.
- Support corrosion prevention: Reduce direct exposure of vulnerable areas to road moisture.
- Maintain correct tyre clearance: Restore the original panel position within the wheel arch.
- Reduce unwanted rattling: Replace a panel that has become loose or distorted.
- Prevent further panel damage: Address broken mounting points before the liner becomes detached.
- Protect surrounding components: Reduce contamination of nearby brackets and fasteners.
- Restore factory fitment: Maintain the original Porsche wheel-housing arrangement.
- Support accident repairs: Replace damaged panels following minor impacts.
- Maintain vehicle originality: Use the appropriate Genuine Porsche replacement.
- Support classic Porsche restoration: Renew deteriorated wheel-arch components.
- Preserve long-term bodywork condition: Maintain the intended protection within the wheel housing.
Replacement is recommended when the liner is cracked, severely abraded, distorted, missing or unable to remain securely mounted.
If the surrounding wheel housing or mounting points are corroded or damaged, those areas should also be repaired.
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96450412
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- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Fits:
Porsche 356 A / B / C All Coupe and Convertible
This wheel arch is 300 mm high in the middle above the wheel. Comes with the wired edge. This is a handmade panel to replace a part of the rear wing. Because this is a handmade panel it is possible it may not fit your car 100%. The cars are 50 years or older and due the history of the car, rust or prior accident damage they may need some adjustment to fit.
Availability: Approximately 2 Weeks
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64450306
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