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18" Wheels from 996 fit S2?
Front: 8 J x 18 ET 52 ; 225/40 ZR 18 tire
Rear: 10 J x 18 ET 65 ; 285/30 ZR 18 tire Will I need spacers? Thanks.
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Grab a tape measure and use this tool: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
You should be able to see if you will have the clearance.
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You sure you want to stuff some 18"s under there? I think I've seen it done before, but it looks like it's at the limit.
-See I need new wheels also -I really like the styles that only come in 18" - However I don't want to change/decrease the cars handling in any way. |
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Thanks Justin.
Based on the calculator, it should fit. I just don't know if the front bearing grease cup will be a problem. When I tried my 1993 C2 16-inch wheels on the S2, the grease cover was in the way. I will probably pass up.
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Unless you tweek the suspension, the car will understeer like a pig with those tire sizes.
285's will fit, but I wouldn't want them on my car. |
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Pretty sure the wheels will fit, front should be ok especially with a little added camber (need spacers I think - see below). I know the rear wheels will fit but unsure about that tire size - I have seen 18" x 10" with 295 on the rear but not sure if any mods were necessary. Agree with Dantilla on tire size balance.
This is from wheel dynamics web site: "No spacers needed for newer17"- 18" wheels in the 48 mm-65mm et range. All 986, 996, 997, part# wheels will require a 1/4" (7mm) for the front hub. This is so the wheels will mount flush on the hub. This is needed for all newer wheels. 993 part# wheels will not need the spacer. Most extreme fitment-Front 18x9 et52mm -Rear 18x11 et65mm 18x8et 50mm and 18x10et 65mm on 1991 944 S2 below"
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Based on what I've learned here, you should consider replacing the caster blocks any time you go over a 16" wheel. This was pointed out to me by Techno Duck and AE1969...search for the thread if you are interested.
Edit: Here is the thread: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?threadid=326070&highlight=eccentric+bolts
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I don't have the car anymore. I gave it away to my son.
But he was considering changing the wheels to 18's for street use. Thanks Tom for the info. I changed to the 968 rear caster block 2 years ago together with lball joint and CNC machined bronze bushes. Also changed the tie-rod assemblies on both sides. So the car is ready for wheel upgrades.
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