Wheels

[Gene 82SC]

Will 993 17" wheels fit onto a 1984-1989 911 without any modifications? Is the bolt pattern the same? Anything else I would need to know?

I sold the SC and my brother has 993 wheels he will give me for my next Porsche.

Thanks

[michaelw]

Gene:

I was looking at doing the same thing on my 87 targa. I don't profess to understand the wheel thing well, but what I did find out was that the 993 wheels will fit, but will need large spacers, in excess of 30mm on the rears.I believe the offsets on the 84-89 is 23mm.

30mm is more than Porsche recommends. You may also have some tire/wheelwell fit problems depending on the size tire you run.
Given all this, people do it all the time. I was considering still doing it, but I could'nt afford the cost of high quality spacers and found it was more affordable to go with aftermarket cups that were made to fit my car. Hope this helps!

PS - I think Leland Pate has 993's or C2 Cups on his car, you may want to ask him about the fit and check the gallery!

Take care,
MichaelW