sydneyman

Hey guys ive looked at hundreds of threads on wheel fitment and i arrived at a set of carrera lightweight wheels measuring 18x8/10 et50 and et 65 respectfully. i found very little info on tire sizes however. the 996's seemed to have had 225s in front and 265s in rear but i didn't know what would fit on my 87 951. im willing to stay with 225s in front but was hoping for at least a set of 275s in the rear. and maybe some input on sidewall height would be nice. if anyone knows anything about these wheels i would be forever in their debt. ive also heard that the fronts will require a 7mm spacer? not sure of that either. thanks in advance!
oh and i was at vir for the first time the 21st and 22nd of february and it was amazing. as soon as i turned on to north paddock drive a whole slew of porsches roared by... ive never had so much fun. met some cool people (944 guys seemed to be the most laid back) but had to camp in the paddock though... wish i had one of those apartments with a garage trackside... maybe next month. but i digress. thanks again for any help/comments!

Mike Buck

245/35 front, 285/30 rear would fit

i love those wheels

i have a used set of 225/40 and 265/35 18" conti's I will sell cheap if you are interested. i'm going to VIR next weekend.

DanR

My wheels are 8.5/10 with the same offset and fit PERFECT on my 88 TS. I am running 245 and 285 respectively

mclarenno9

I have the Porsche OEM Carrera Lightweights in those same sizes (8/10) and offsets. There is no need for a spacer on the front to clear the dust cap on my car. These are great wheels, very light! I am running 225/40/18 and 285/30/18 btw. Like others have said, you can get a 245/35/18 on the 8" wheel if you find a combo you like.

sydneyman

thanks guys. looking at some goodyear f1's. do you think i would be able to run 285/35's in the rear? thanks for all your help!

333pg333

Yup. 285s fit all day, but are you sure they're 35 aspect ratio or 30? Usually 30. What's the OD of that tyre?
You from Sydney?

sydneyman

well actually im looking at both. bfgoodwrench kdw's come in 30 and goodyear f1's come in 35. about the same price either way as well. not from sydney, i went to a small college in va named Hampden-Sydney and graduated in 07. been though! beautiful country. took a rent-a-wreck estate up to cooktown on an off road trail, went to ayer's, scube dived the barrier... if i had to leave the u.s., australia would be the only country for me!

sydneyman

ok went with bf goodwrench kdw nt's in 245/35/18 and 285/30/18. thanks again guys!

333pg333

Shh, don't tell the rest, or they'll all want to come down here.
Good luck on the tyres.