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will 18" rims fit my 87
Continuing the new rim search. I was looking in ebay and see several 18'' turbo twists. Is there a way to have them fit the 87 targa?
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04-28-2004, 05:16 AM
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My guess is that the 18" are no good.
Someone has some nice 17''.......
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18"s are not recommended for the earlier cars. Something about too much stress on the bearings causing premature wear.
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18s here since 1995 with no wheel bearing problems yet, knock on wood. Fronts 18x8 w/225-40s; rears 18x9.5 w/265-35s
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They do fit but they look to large for the car. Sort of out of place if you know what I mean.
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Just Don't Do It.
More modern cars are designed and built with larger rims in mind. Older cars were not. And they don't look at all right in most cases. Steve's car looks okay, but I still think the rims look too large. And the tires are stupidly expensive.
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04-28-2004, 07:26 AM
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the tire cost, and rim sizing are very good points.
Where should I be looking for 17"'s?
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1984 911 3.2, 1986 911 3.2 coupe, 2007 911 GT3,
