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Old 04-09-2008, 06:51 PM
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Anyone using 20' on their 996TT?

A friend of mine has a set of 20' Techart formula for his 997 C4S, will I have any clearence problems on my 996tt? I am planning to drop with PSS10 coils, the wheels are:

Front: 20x8.5 et 52
Rear: 20x12 et 48

tires:

front: 245/30/20
rear: 325/25/20



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Try this site to make a comparison. Type in the stock 18" specs and compare them to the 20" specs. As a point of references I have PSS10 with
Front 19x8.5 et43 235/35/19
Rear 19x11.5 et39 315/25/19
I had to have the rear lips rolled not to have any rubbing with -1.5 camber

http://www.geocities.com/xtremephoenix/tire.htm

Best idea is to ask your buddy to put his wheels on your car and see if the work. You might also call wheel enhancement in LA.
 
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It is engineered for 18" and 19" look and work surprisingly well.

20" is pimp, and you are not one.

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Originally Posted by WOODTSTER
It is engineered for 18" and 19" look and work surprisingly well.

20" is pimp, and you are not one.

MK
Got it, I thought they looked amazing on a 997tt, thinking that they may look good on a 996tt as well.

BTW how did you know I ain't a pimp? LOL

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Looks are one thing, Porsche Performance (as intended) is another.

Depends upon use I suppose. If you are more into see/be seen at the local
restaurants then the 20's may be fine. If you ever intend to get your car sideways
or do some 8-9/10ths driving, stick to the 18 or 19"

The pictured car above looks silly ^^^

good luck,

MK
 

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You're right, that looks kinda odd, I bet it would hurt the performance as well... gonna serch for a set of 19s instead. Appreciate all the responses~!
 
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i still can't put my finger on why the picture above looks strange.... i've stared at it for like 5 minutes already..

hey tialsport, when you're running your 20" wheels, with that setup in the picture, are you still preserving the correct overall diameter (wheel+tire)? just looks bigger than my 19" setup
 
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20" on a 996 is "hot"

 
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Doesn't float my boat, but to each his own.
 
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....the black cab looks fantastic..........
 
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Bet it rides like ****. Looks like a low rider ,not a good look for Porsche.
 


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