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Old 05-06-2006, 06:20 PM
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Hello,

I might sell my 996TT wheels (8x18" ET50 & 11x18" ET45) for my friends 944 project...Does anybody know is it possible at all without major fender work or rubbing ?

Anyway what are the widest wheels you know that fits the 944 ?
(nice offset calculator btw: http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html)

thanks!
Old 05-07-2006, 08:15 AM
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I have a 1989 S2 and am running 8.5 and 10 x 18s (limited by PCA racing class rules) with no problem (245 front, 285 rear). I wouldn't be surprised to see 11s fit on the rear (haven't tried it) and the guys at CCW, where I got my wheels, claim they can make 10s that will fit on the front.
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Should be okay. Tire size will determine rub. With 18's you'll have to watch power loss due to larger dia. run-out. Get low-profile tire to compesate (like 225X 40 fronts and 275X35 rear, or lower), and be careful not to bend the fancy new rims!
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You may want to check if those widebody offsets really fit your friends 944 correctly.
I know that the narrowbody offsets 50/65 will fit an 1989 951.



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