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Old 08-19-2013, 07:41 AM
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Default 2012 991 Carrera S on 18" ?

Please advice.

I would like to change for 18" because i would like to put a 25/64R18 Porsche Cup front and 30/68R18 Rear Slicks.
I tried up 18" but from the lower control arms i cannot put it up!
This inner barrell diameter is 44,7cm 17,598 inches. This is not enough.
Anyone heard about 18" which has a larger barrell diameter?

I miss another 1cm or 1,5cm..
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Old 08-19-2013, 09:24 AM
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If you search Rennlist, there are discussions of the problems of trying to go to 18s - clearances and issues with dynamic control software if I remember correctly.
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even some 19's wont fit
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Originally Posted by kosmo
even some 19's wont fit
I am using 19" with F430 Challenge Pirelli's.

I think if the Barrel of the Wheels is bigger than 44,7cm with like 1-1,5cm easily fit.
I had it in my hands.

I tried to search on the forums here but i could not find anything, therefore i opened a new topik.
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There is no 18" barrel that will clear the suspension bits of the 991. I've looked at a bunch including the TE37 and the Advan TCIII which are noted for having really good clearance and none will work.
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Originally Posted by shizzle
There is no 18" barrel that will clear the suspension bits of the 991. I've looked at a bunch including the TE37 and the Advan TCIII which are noted for having really good clearance and none will work.
Thank you.
Old 08-19-2013, 12:33 PM
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even many 19" wheels won't fit!
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Originally Posted by shizzle
There is no 18" barrel that will clear the suspension bits of the 991. I've looked at a bunch including the TE37 and the Advan TCIII which are noted for having really good clearance and none will work.
I kept my 997.2 like new snow tires mounted on 18 inch OZ rims in hopes of putting them on my 2013 991 S. You crushed my hopes.
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Originally Posted by kimf70
I kept my 997.2 like new snow tires mounted on 18 inch OZ rims in hopes of putting them on my 2013 991 S. You crushed my hopes.
I tried to wrtie to OZ headquarter i let you know the detalis
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Any update on this? If it's possible to get the clearance I would assume there would be a large market for 18" wheels. Maybe Champion can look into it.
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Originally Posted by kimf70
I kept my 997.2 like new snow tires mounted on 18 inch OZ rims in hopes of putting them on my 2013 991 S. You crushed my hopes.
I did the same, can confirm they don't fit. Sold them.
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What a shame bling has overtaken practicality in this respect for Porsche. Track tires are going to be a lot more expensive...
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Originally Posted by 008
What a shame bling has overtaken practicality in this respect for Porsche. Track tires are going to be a lot more expensive...
Theres a comparison on Elephant Racing’s site that shows how different the rear suspension is on a GT3 Cup car and what allows them to use 18” wheels.
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Originally Posted by ZerOG
Theres a comparison on Elephant Racing’s site that shows how different the rear suspension is on a GT3 Cup car and what allows them to use 18” wheels.
I dont think this will help 6.5 years later.
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