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Old 11-17-2008, 04:34 PM
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Hi all,

What are the lowest wheel offsets possible for a 993 that is lowered approximately RS height without any major, and if possible, fender rolling modifications?

I am more concerned with the front offset than the rear (though any rear wideboy info supplied is appreciated, too!).

Currently I am looking at the following:

18 x 8.5" +49mm (may need add'l 3mm spacer to clear Big Reds for front, so net +46mm?)
18 x 11" +43mm

I've been trying to avoid the slippery slope, but looks like I may be taking a further plunge. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Old 11-17-2008, 06:30 PM
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NB?
if so - no chance for the rear dimensions. front may work.

"stock" NB-dimensions: 8x18ET50 + 10x18ET65
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I have 225/40 8x18 ET 47 and 265/35 10x18 ET 47 and had to roll the rear fenders and little bit up front.

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Originally Posted by Mike M.
...18 x 8.5" +49mm (may need add'l 3mm spacer to clear Big Reds for front, so net +46mm?)
18 x 11" +43mm
For the fronts I had 8.5"ET45 w/245 PS2 and they did not need any fender rolliing; then switched over to 9"ET42 with the same tires and some minor rolling was required.

For the rears the configuration your list is for a wide-body/Turbo. I have 11"ET52 but those require rolling. For an 11" wheel I think ET60 is probably the most aggressive you can go without rolling the fenders if you are planning to run a 285 tire (depending on tire brand of course). If you use a 10" wheel and 265 tire you might be able to use an ET in the mid-50s.
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Thanks for the info, all.

I forgot to mention this is going on a 993 C4S as well, and based on the info, appears that the fronts and rears will work.



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