View Poll Results: Would you do the swap? (assuming price isn't a factor).
Yes because they'll look great
4
22.22%
Yes because the handling improvement from 17" to 18" is worth sacrificing looks
0
0%
No would destroy classic look of 993 C2
14
77.78%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll
Cayman S 18"
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Cayman S 18"
I have been offered a set of brand new 18" Cayman S wheels with Michellin Pilot Sport rubber with 0 miles. Will they fit my 95 C2 (nb)?
Here's the spec of the wheels:
Size with tires (front) Cast alloy 8J x 18 235/40 ZR 18
Size with tires (rear) Cast alloy 9J x 18 265/40 ZR 18
I'm not so sure these will look as great as the 17" Cup IIs I have currently, but I'm getting these for cheap.
Here's the spec of the wheels:
Size with tires (front) Cast alloy 8J x 18 235/40 ZR 18
Size with tires (rear) Cast alloy 9J x 18 265/40 ZR 18
I'm not so sure these will look as great as the 17" Cup IIs I have currently, but I'm getting these for cheap.
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From: NJ
In going to 18" wheels you need to brace the steering rack of the 1995 993 if I'm not mistaken as quoted in a Factory Bulletin. Bigger wheels and tires mean higher unsprung weight so I voted no. The newer cars have suspensions and wheel/tire packages that are developed together and tested to work best together. Why risk losing all that benefits just to look cooler.
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I don't think they will fit in the rear. I beleive the Cayman offset is the same as the Boxster which is 50 in the front and 52 in the rear for 18" wheels. This will make them stick out by aroun 13mm which is a little more than 1/2 inch.
