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what are different size porsche wheel sizes that will fit a early 944, I was looking to buy some 18'' 996 wheels any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
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12-27-2007, 07:12 PM
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Width is no problem. I've seen 285 wide tires on a 944 with no rubbing.
All 5-lug Porsches use the same bolt pattern, so other Porsche wheels will fit. But the bolt pattern is used only by Porsche, so no wheels from any other car will fit. Your car uses early offset wheels. The wheels from any later Porsches- 944, 1987-on, 911, 1990-on 993, 996, 997, Boxster, Cayman, Are all late-offset wheels, which can be used on your car with proper spacers. The things to be wary of is adding too much unsprung rotating weight, and messing up the great handling your 944 offers. A 944 is most fun to drive with equally sized tires front/rear. They look great with massively wide rear tires, but that width induces understeer, making the car handle like a fat pig. Heavier wheels will also slow acceleration. If all you want is the car to look good while sitting out in front of Starbucks, no big deal. But if you like tossing the car around fun corners, don't go overboard on big, wide wheels & tires. Hope this helps...... |
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12-28-2007, 07:16 AM
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Changing wheels requires more than just buying new rims according to Porsche engineers. Here is a thread with what the Porsche engineers recommend. Look at the differences in the mounting blocks, you can easily see why the 968 blocks are better and offer more stability. I also took note of the change in alignment specs.
17" wheels and M030 suspension I think Dantilla has told you about everything else that I can think of.
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12-28-2007, 07:32 AM
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Thanks guy's, I purchased these 18" wheels with Conti-sport 2' and 80% tread left. The wheels say BBS 997-362-13600 8" front and 997-862-14001
10" rears and I bought them prior to anyone replying to this thread.Now I have a sense of buyers remorse. Question is I paid $800 for all four without center caps, and I am wondering if I paid too much? |
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12-28-2007, 12:48 PM
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Not a bad price. If they are in condition you should be able to recoup your money.
Can you post a pic? I maybe interested.
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12-28-2007, 05:42 PM
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Thanks I'll will snap some photos tommorow and try to post them, I like the look but I know the center caps are not cheap. Thanks for replying guy's! I love this place!!!
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12-28-2007, 06:18 PM
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I took these today while I was cleaning the garage, I hope these show up. While I was taking the pictures I realized how nice these wheels and tires are.
  
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12-31-2007, 04:57 PM
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