20's on a 2006 997 C2S
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09-25-2009, 12:03 PM
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Not recommended. Get good 19" rims instead.
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09-25-2009, 12:14 PM
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Personally Im getting 20s, many people here say STAY AWAY, Ive seen 20s on Carreras and it looks 
, 20s deff look better , but 19s are just as nice. If your worried about ride/comfort stick with 19s, if you dont mind it being a bit harsh I say defffff get 20s, youll be happy regaurdless the size, aftermarket wheels look drop dead gorgeous on the carreras...Enjoy
, 20s deff look better , but 19s are just as nice. If your worried about ride/comfort stick with 19s, if you dont mind it being a bit harsh I say defffff get 20s, youll be happy regaurdless the size, aftermarket wheels look drop dead gorgeous on the carreras...Enjoy
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#10
09-25-2009, 01:31 PM
Now you're talkin'. Can you tell me what size tires do you have on the 18's (that have equivalent diameter and width (or greater)) to the oem's?
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09-25-2009, 02:24 PM
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#12
09-25-2009, 03:08 PM
If you read the history of 997 developement you will find that Porsche had to redesign the body, chassis, and suspension to accomodate the larger 19" wheels. During early testing the larger wheels destroyed the first running protypes. Reference page 332 of "Porsche 911 Perfection by Design" Randy Leffingwell.
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09-25-2009, 04:08 PM
Thanks for all the input. I have Techart 19's on now and a buddy of mine is getting rid of his turbo so I was thinking about buying his wheels off of him. I don't track the car just everyday use.
#15
09-25-2009, 04:47 PM
performance aside]
aesthetically, the body of the 997 is too small for a 20" wheel and the car then becomes more about its wheels than the car itself. at times even the 19's look to be pushing it size wise.
you dont want a beautiful car like the 997 defined by the wheels its riding on. the wheels should add to the look, not become its focus.
an extreme example but this is the direction you'd be going with 20's
aesthetically, the body of the 997 is too small for a 20" wheel and the car then becomes more about its wheels than the car itself. at times even the 19's look to be pushing it size wise.
you dont want a beautiful car like the 997 defined by the wheels its riding on. the wheels should add to the look, not become its focus.
an extreme example but this is the direction you'd be going with 20's