New member,,new 95 993 C2 Cab owner
10-13-2005, 02:06 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau
Am I being the Grinch here? I believe that Porsche prohibits the use of 18 inch wheels on the 95 993. I think there is a way to do it but it entails adding reinforcements. Someone on this list will have done it but please check it out before buying new rims.
Rgds,
Rgds,
Just found the details:
Originally Posted by Porsche TSB
General Information: Retrofit of 18 inch wheels and tires on some
1995 911 Carrera Coupes and all 1996 911 Carrera Coupes and
Cabriolets is now approved. At this time, the 911 Targa is not
approved for 18 inch tire and wheel retrofit.
Approved Vehicles:
- All 1996 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 Coupes.
- 1995 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 Coupes after VIN 99 7 SS 323614
When retrofitting 18 inch approved wheels and tires to 1995 911
Carrera Coupes after the above-mentioned VIN, a support bracket
must be installed on the mounting points of the steering rack
housing. The support bracket is already installed on 1996 911
Carrera Coupes and Cabriolets.
1995 911 Carrera Coupes and all 1996 911 Carrera Coupes and
Cabriolets is now approved. At this time, the 911 Targa is not
approved for 18 inch tire and wheel retrofit.
Approved Vehicles:
- All 1996 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 Coupes.
- 1995 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 Coupes after VIN 99 7 SS 323614
When retrofitting 18 inch approved wheels and tires to 1995 911
Carrera Coupes after the above-mentioned VIN, a support bracket
must be installed on the mounting points of the steering rack
housing. The support bracket is already installed on 1996 911
Carrera Coupes and Cabriolets.
