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Old 12-29-2022, 12:54 PM
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Thanks.

The car is approximately 10mm below ROW height based on rough measurements underneath the car.

I have between 1/2 finger gap in the front and 1 finger gap in the rear between the tire and fender.

I’m running M030 springs with Bilstein B6 HDs. There’s 1 inch left of thread on the shock bodies to go lower.
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Old 12-30-2022, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jj1
Thank you!

Front 18x9.5 et32
245/35 18

Rear 18x11 et51
315/30 18

I have several hours into the fenders and rear quarters. No spacers. Centers are the 108s with 2.5” lips all around and 7”/ 8.5” barrels IIRC. Camber is a bit over -3deg.
Wow talk about aggressive for a NB. Nice work.

What exactly did you have to do to the fenders to make this work?
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Old 12-31-2022, 08:11 PM
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HRE 18x13 rear
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55 profile 16's for the snow!! (if we ever get snow..)





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Originally Posted by Coleman
55 profile 16's for the snow!! (if we ever get snow..)

Wow, that is beautiful, man!!! Like retro-modern, sporty and utilitarian! Love the look; well done!

Fwiw, I've always maintained that wheels/tires that "fit" the car are far more important than what size, and yours reinforces this. As one who proudly wears his original 17" Cup II, I applaud you!

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Old 01-02-2023, 06:54 PM
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Love the wheels! What brand, model #, etc.? I want to spice up up my 993 in NY! Thanks, Claus
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Old 01-02-2023, 08:10 PM
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Happy 2023 everyone.
It’s been 5 years since switching from Brombachers to Tramonts.
The deep dished Tramonts still complete the look on the C2S for me, even though Brombachers were noticeably better to drive on.
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Gorgeous!!!!
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Originally Posted by 98:993-Cab
Love the wheels! What brand, model #, etc.? I want to spice up up my 993 in NY! Thanks, Claus


Thanks, they are stock Porsche 16" rims from a 97-04 Boxter. 986 Boxster Wheels 6x16 ET50 & 7x16 ET40 99636211200 99636211400

I do have to run a small spacer in the front to help clear the caliper..

Front: 205/55R-16 MICHELIN X-ICE SNOW XL Rear: 215/55R-16 MICHELIN X-ICE SNOW XL

I had them powder coated black to deal with the salt and stuff out here-

I have another set, in silver- with Blizzaks - PM me if interested-
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Originally Posted by Coleman
...stock Porsche 16" rims from a 97-04 Boxter. 986 Boxster Wheels 6x16 ET50 & 7x16 ET40 99636211200 99636211400

I do have to run a small spacer in the front to help clear the caliper..

Front: 205/55R-16 MICHELIN X-ICE SNOW XL Rear: 215/55R-16 MICHELIN X-ICE SNOW XL
Hi - what spacer did you need on the front please?

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by orangecurry
Hi - what spacer did you need on the front please?

Thanks!
I used a 5mm aluminum spacer, something like
this this
but tolerancing between the caliper top and the inside rim lip is pretty close (as you can see in my photo) -But after a few seasons and different snows, I never had a issue...
If I were to do it again, I'd probably opt for a 7 mm.. The back wheels clear with no interference. And no spacers needed....
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Old 01-04-2023, 12:35 PM
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To be honest if I do get some 16s, I'd probably choose some D90s in 7 and 8, but it's great to know what actually works on a 993.
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Old 01-05-2023, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by orangecurry
To be honest if I do get some 16s, I'd probably choose some D90s in 7 and 8, but it's great to know what actually works on a 993.
D90's also need a 5MM spacer to clear the front (black) brakes (have since switched to RS big reds). I had a beater set on my car when it went in for the color change. Would probably need a much bigger spacer to get them looking anywhere near as good as Coleman's setup there. They were very tucked front and rear.
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