Another Wheel question for Bill V.

[yel911]

Will I be able to fit 997 Carrera III 8's and 10's to my NB 993? Just wanted to make sure...

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by yel911

Will I be able to fit 997 Carrera III 8's and 10's to my NB 993? Just wanted to make sure...

I think that those wheels are 8x19ET57 & 10x19ET58, if so then yes they will fit. You'll need ~5mm spacers in front though and ride height will also be limited

[yel911]

Sorry Bill, the wheels are 8x18's and 10x18's. The fronts are 57mm offset. I don't know the rears. Thanks for your help.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by yel911

Sorry Bill, the wheels are 8x18's and 10x18's. The fronts are 57mm offset. I don't know the rears. Thanks for your help.

Ok, same answer, If they are the BBS 5 spoke Carrera 3 8x18 ET57 you will want to use ~ 5mm spacers in front and 10x18 E58 fits fine in back but limits how low the car can be, its fine down to ~ RoW M030 height

[yel911]

I'm back, after a fast course in Porsche wheel size/names and what doesn't fit my NB 993. So now I'm with tire questions. What tire size should I go with? 225 or 235 40-18 fronts and 265 or 285 rears? Again, I bought 997 Carrera III wheels, 5 spoke BBS 8 and 10's x 18. I'm so clueless....

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by yel911

I'm back, after a fast course in Porsche wheel size/names and what doesn't fit my NB 993. So now I'm with tire questions. What tire size should I go with? 225 or 235 40-18 fronts and 265 or 285 rears? Again, I bought 997 Carrera III wheels, 5 spoke BBS 8 and 10's x 18. I'm so clueless....

The safest choice is 225/40 & 265/35,

The 10ET58 rears stick out 7mm more than usual which will limit how low and how wide a rear tire you can use.

w/ 10ET65 a 285/30 just barely clears.

the other issue is f/r tire height, again 225/40 and 265/35 are a fairly safe choice and are what the factory has used.

[yel911]

Thanks Bill. I will play it safe with what you suggest, 225/40 & 265/35. I do plan on lowering with Eibach spring etc. Thanks again!!

[P-daddy]

I have Carrera IIIs on my NB. My 993 is on ROW M030 springs and have no issues whatsoever. I would not run 285 like Bill said. Spacers not necessary on the front.

[yel911]

Thanks for the input P-d . I was wondering if someone was running these wheels already. Can't wait!!!!

[Harriet03]

Thanks for the input P-d

[P-daddy]

My ride height is pretty low...barely one finger gap on the fender. No rubbing front nor rear, full left right travel. I will try to post some pics if there's interest.

[yel911]

post some pics!!!!

[P-daddy]

Will do when I get home today.

post some pics!!!!

[P-daddy]

Here you go:
F 8x18 ET 57 225/40 Pilot Sport
R 10x18 ET 58 265/35 Pilot Sport

[yel911]

Very nice!!! Those wheels look perfect.