So, I've spent the last 3 hours looking through threads, but none seem to answer this question completely. I think this is primarily a result of making different size tires fit the GT2, which has 18x8.5 (40 offset) and 18x12 (45 offset) on the OEM wheels in addition to the relatively low production numbers of the vehicle.

In your opinion(s) what wheels look the best on the 996 GT2 and how do you make them fit properly if they aren't the OEM spec listed above?

Bring it! Pictures, and comments much appreciated.

 

Everybody has different opinions on wheels! Asking what's best is pretty much just a way to get 50 different answers!

Personally I'm a big fan of HRE and BBS. Both are very lightweight and strong. HRE offers a bunch of different styles that will fit the GT2. Some 7 mm spacers front and 15-18 mm rear will help a lot of them fit more flush in the fender wells.

The key question here is what's your budget? And are you looking for something as lightweight as possible, or is style the major goal?

If you want performance then 18" wheels are the obvious choice, but 19" wheels look better appearance-wise.

 

Great thoughts! I'm not concerned with the car performance. Although, it would be nice to keep it where it is, if possible. The style points are more along my line of thought, and any modifications to the wheels to make them look as good as possible on the car - as you mentioned in your spacer discussion.

My thoughts lean toward the 19 inch wheels. Personally, I like the GT2 RS wheels, but don't intend on spending the money to modify the car to a center lock. I also like the GT3 wheels but am not sure about compatibility.

I saw this thread and liked these wheels, but again would rather have 19s. This particular thread debates the size of the wheels on the car.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...o-18-19-a.html

 

look at the forgestar wheels. i just ordered a set in the cf5 style. my tastes run to the 5 spoke but they make a nice mesh wheel and a 10 spoke. any width or et
they flow formed and very nicely priced. mine were 1380 shipped for an entire set. lightweight and strong.

 

Good Call. I like the F14. Of course, I still really like the 2004 GT2 rims.

 

And I love the center locks but don't want to do that kind of a mod.

 

On.this.same.subject.. Can anyone advise on offset in my particular case? I want to run a new set of wheels w a super agressive offset. I want the rim ALL the way to the edge of the fender. My worry is the hard tubing insixe the wheel well. See pic:


As you can.see there is already a tiny but of rubbing. Can.anyone recommend a.super agressive offset that will stop my slight rubbing and help me get a super agressive offset? Thanks all.
I will.be putting my HRE up for sale very soon and looking in to a new.set of ADV1 Track Function.

 

I'll be listing a set of HRE C21's - black center, polished lip. I ran them on GT2 with no spacer.

Also a set of BBS E88 wheels. No spacer in front. I ran a 7MM spacer in the back.

PM me if you want pics and a price before I put up sale ad.

 

If you have slight rubbing now, the addition of any spacer should stop that. (at least on the inside)

 

go to borget wheels. thwey have a chart you can use to figure what the biggest wheel you can run

 

I like the C90 Series and the R40 Series.

 

Champion RG5s

 

i run the f14 in brushed silver: 9x12x18 with 40mm offset front and rear. it's pretty aggressive stance at gt2 height, and looks and rides great. fully flush at the fenders without spacers. the good news for you is they make that wheel in a hubcentric fitment in 19's. i wouldn't go that route myself, since i think the 18's are better suited to the car. but 18's regardless of offset still require the insert ring. best bang for the buck and they are made well.

forgestar's shiny bolts, on the other hand

 

eazy fix. tikore titanium!!

sting thoughts on the 19" wheel. 315 rubber will get harder and harder to find. i ordered mine in 18" that being said when i get my wheels i will have a decent set of hre wheels with michelin rubber that im going to sell.

 

Good thought on the 315s. Will the 325s not fit in the 996 GT2 wheel well?