mongrelcat

I'm considering some 18" wheels for my car, probably MY02 5-spokes. I did some research and realize my car falls into a range of VIN's that is not supported by the factory for such an upgrade. (Prior to VIN: 99 7 SS 323614)

I saw a previous thread where guys were having trouble getting the extra bracket and longer bolts installed on their cars, for some it seemed that it was not possible and I'm wondering if the distinction is the VIN range. i.e., for those where the installation was troublesome or impossible, the bracket should not be attempted (because it wasn't designed to be used for that model,) and as such 18's should not be mounted.

Any help from the gurus and owners who have been down this path previously would be appreciated.

Here's the TSB:
http://www.pcarworkshop.com/images/5...996_640496.pdf

stace

I added the rack brace to my car after I bought it. the previous owners had been running 18s without it for who knows how long. I've not read about anyone having trouble with the install and its a very easy DIY. The MY02s are great wheels and the rack brace should not deter you!!

mongrelcat

Thanks stace, appreciate the help.

Curious to know where you VIN falls with regard to the TSB. Is it before or after SS 323614?

bart1

You can look and tell if you have the steering rack brace or not. That was the difference - 96 had them stock. I added one to my 95 (cheap from Sunset/Pelican/Paragon) and am running MY02s.

Black993

I'm in the exact same boat as Stace. Car had 18's when I got it, no brace. I am before the 323614 as its an early 95 build and was able to easily install the steering rack brace without any clearance or fitment issues.

Martin S.

I just happen to have a pristine set of MY 2002 996 wheels for sale...check out my ad in classifieds....PCA Classifieds...here is the ad:

18" wheels, Fronts 8" wide, 55mm off set, rears, 10" wide, 65mm off set, Lightest factory wheels available. OEM for Porsche by BBS, refinished to factory new. No dings, no scrapes, no curb gouges, no disappointments. Guaranteed to be straight and true. No center caps. Buyer pays freight. $1,795 or best offer. mfschacht@gmail.com 213 610 7416 Pics available..see now at Wheel Enhancement. They'll sell you a new set for $3,200

bart1

I looked in the Claasifieds and didn't see those wheels - I go look some mo...

Martin S.

I guess I didn't post them...swore I did...I'll do it in a few minutes....

This Page Will Show You The Final Hit.
MY 2006 993 Wheels

Category: 911/993/996 Parts for Sale
Ad Number: 14456
Date Posted: 04/09/2009 Price: $1,795
Expires On: 05/09/2009

Description
18" wheels, Fronts 8" wide, 55mm off set, rears, 10" wide,
65mm off set, Lightest factory wheels available. OEM for Porsche
by BBS, refinished to factory new. No dings, no scrapes, no curb
gouges, no disappointments. Guaranteed to be straight and
true. No center caps. Buyer pays freight. $1,795 or best offer.
mfschacht@gmail.com 213 610 7416 Pics available..see now at
Wheel Enhancement. They'll sell you a new set for $3,200

Seller Information
Contact: Martin Schacht
PO Box 98
San Miguel, CA 93451
Telephone: 213.610.7416
E-mail: mfschacht@gmail.com
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bart1

Martin is offering a pretty good deal, there. They MY02s are great wheels.

'95 993

Hi Mongrel cat, i have a '95 C2 in the "don't fit 18"'s" range. Installed the brace very easily, run 18" MY 02's with sticky cup sports and have done 10 - 15 track days a year on these tyres for the laste 3 - 4 years with no issues at all.

HTH

John

mongrelcat

Thanks for the help guys!

It's strange, I see in my service records that the steering rack was replaced about 30k miles ago, and one of the part numbers for the bolts is listed as quantity (4) when it should have been (2), and the support bracket itself is not listed on the service invoice. I have a feeling the retrofit is not yet on the car. No big deal though, thanks again!