The ultimate wheel thread!!! Please help....
#46
19 inch factory wheels on 996tt
So I have the factory 18 inch turbo wheels on my 996tt and have a line on a set of 997 turbo factory wheels (fronts 19x8.5 with 57mm offset and 235-35ZR19 rears 19x11 51mm offset and 305-30ZR19) Can someone tell me if I can install these with absolutely no risk to my AWD, no rolling fenders, etc. I want to bolt on and never think about it again.
#47
Will not work.
So I have the factory 18 inch turbo wheels on my 996tt and have a line on a set of 997 turbo factory wheels (fronts 19x8.5 with 57mm offset and 235-35ZR19 rears 19x11 51mm offset and 305-30ZR19) Can someone tell me if I can install these with absolutely no risk to my AWD, no rolling fenders, etc. I want to bolt on and never think about it again.
Last edited by Duane996tt; 06-16-2016 at 06:59 PM.
#48
The rear tires are too tall. They will toast your front differential. The proper size is 315x25x19 which only Nitto makes anymore. I didn't check the offset but you should plan to roll your rear fender lips. The PSM and ABS are calibrated for the 18" wheels and tires. You can turn the PSM off but the ABS will still act up. Wider wheels and tires add unsprung weight (detrimental to handling) and and rotational mass (detrimental to braking) 19" wheels are for show and 18" for go. The stock hollow spoke 996T wheels are well made and very light for cast wheels. Unless you're willing to spend the money on some monoblock super light forged wheels, I'd stick with what you have.
#49
So I have the factory 18 inch turbo wheels on my 996tt and have a line on a set of 997 turbo factory wheels (fronts 19x8.5 with 57mm offset and 235-35ZR19 rears 19x11 51mm offset and 305-30ZR19) Can someone tell me if I can install these with absolutely no risk to my AWD, no rolling fenders, etc. I want to bolt on and never think about it again.
#50
Using a tire comparison app online it was showing 225/35R19 and 315/25R19 being dead nuts on diameter, sidewall height and of course revs/mile but I was wondering is there an optimum "mismatch" to keep the AWD happy? With the 315/25 no fender rolling or risk of rubbing? What offsets were used?
#51
Using a tire comparison app online it was showing 225/35R19 and 315/25R19 being dead nuts on diameter, sidewall height and of course revs/mile but I was wondering is there an optimum "mismatch" to keep the AWD happy? With the 315/25 no fender rolling or risk of rubbing? What offsets were used?
#54
Very nice! E88 is a true race wheel and the only modular wheel I would ever run. They are super light. Too bad BBS is just too much of a pain in the **** to deal with if you need replacements in a hurry and they still don't offer bead knurling which makes them less than ideal in high hp applications using slicks.
#58
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Last edited by pwdrhound; 06-27-2016 at 04:59 PM.
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