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Old 07-11-2013, 09:47 AM
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Default Windshield cracks w/18" wheels

I have read that Porsche issued a TB or an advisory notice recommending that 996 Cabriolet owners avoid fitting 18" wheels as the larger wheels appear to be causing windshield cracks.

Myth or fact?

FYI-my '99 996 owners manual lists 18" wheels as an OEM option.

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Old 07-11-2013, 09:49 AM
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My 03 996 came with 18" wheels from the factory I have owned it for 3 years without an issues with the windshield.
Old 07-11-2013, 10:51 AM
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Never heard of such a thing - my '02 C4 cab came w/ 18" wheels and no issues so far...
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This could have been the very first of the first year, first gen. I know this was true of the '97-'98 Boxsters due to too much chassis flex.
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GTFOH, LOL
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I think you may have confused Porsche 996 with the "new" Mini coopers.

http://classaction.kccllc.net/CaseIn...dshieldActions
Old 07-11-2013, 07:33 PM
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I have to wear a mouth guard ever since I switched over to 19s and GT3 coilovers.
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'03 C4 cab with 18" Sport Designs and ROW M030 suspension for 6 years and 40K miles of year round driving. I WISH my windshield would crack. It's all pitted and I want a new one
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My 13 year old C2 Cab came from the factory with 18 inch wheels. <Sarcasm>Amazingly, I'm still on the original window, though I've debated replacing it with the ceramic-coated version...you know...just to be safe.</Sarcasm>.
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'02 Cab running 19's for the last five years, No Cracks.
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18 classic 2 sports since left factory 14yrs ago. 1999 C2 cab. Same windscreen as far as I know.



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