When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Yeah I looked into this as well as I love the look. But they are not designed for that, pieces don't align as they should. So you are taking some risks. BBS and others in engineering don't recommend to do it.
fronts are BBS LM265 et56 with 225/40/18
rears are BBS LM286 et50 with 285/30/18
tires are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
lowered with Koni Special Active/ Euro 993 M033 Spring Set
No other modification to fenders completed yet. I have had an alignment but didn’t do anything with negative camber or anything like that.
yes, they do rub, mainly on dips in the road not really on bumps unless they are large. Zero issues turning tight. If I lived in cali or Florida where the roads are nice it probably would have nearly no issues. Roads in MI suck.
I will probably roll like this for a while, then maybe get an alignment tweak with more negative camber to see if i can eliminate more rubs.
fronts are BBS LM265 et56 with 225/40/18
rears are BBS LM286 et50 with 285/30/18
tires are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
No other modification to fenders completed yet. I have had an alignment but didn’t do anything with negative camber or anything like that.
yes, they do rub, mainly on dips in the road not really on bumps unless they are large. Zero issues turning tight. If I lived in cali or Florida where the roads are nice it probably would have nearly no issues. Roads in MI suck.
I will probably roll like this for a while, then maybe get an alignment tweak with more negative camber to see if i can eliminate more rubs.
If I lived in cali or Florida where the roads are nice it probably would have nearly no issues. Roads in MI suck.
Roads in California aren't good. Even though we pay out our nose in taxes. They don't maintain them. The roads and highways get better when you cross the boarder leaving California.
Hi guys
I have a C2. Completely rebuilt to RS from original parts. KW Clubsport chassis and big brakes. Can I use front BBS LM 8.5*18 ET 56? Without pads. This rim should go 10.5mm inward. won't it be in contact with the brake caliper?
Thanks Martin
Last edited by czcarlover; Aug 7, 2023 at 06:28 PM.
Hi guys
I have a C2. Completely rebuilt to RS from original parts. KW Clubsport chassis and big brakes. Can I use front BBS LM 8.5*18 ET 56? Without pads. This rim should go 10.5mm inward. won't it be in contact with the brake caliper?
Thanks Martin
I have the same size LM on the front. 18 x 8.5 Et56. The inner barrel of the wheel sits very close to the suspension spring perch. The wheel clears the stock C2 brake calipers with ease. About a finger in between.
I'm running 5mm spacers to help the Et56 high offset. The spacer also helps push the inner barrel away from the spring perches.
Last edited by Lightspeed993; Sep 29, 2023 at 05:51 PM.
Reason: was trying to ask someone specs didn't mean to post. these blog sites are confusing af for old people
I just picked up a 95 NB 993 and love the look of the BBS LM and E88's.
What width front and rear (and offsets) should I be looking for to ensure zero rubbing with say 225's in the front and 255-275 in the rear? thanks
For the E88
Go with standard specs!
235/40 R18 fits in the front too, didn't tried bigger ones in the back, but using 5mm spacer.
Get ready to wait for a while, but it's worth it.
Last edited by Holger3.2; Jan 1, 2024 at 12:29 PM.
9 Vehicles Porsche Helped Engineer that Aren't Porsches
Slideshow: Long before engineering consulting became trendy, Porsche was quietly helping other automakers build everything from supercars to economy hatchbacks.
9 Features and Characteristics That Only Porsche People Understand
Slideshow: Some brands build cars. Porsche builds traditions, obsessions, and a few habits that stopped making sense decades ago but somehow became part of the charm.
This Builder Is Turning Heads With Its Slantnose 911 Creation
Slideshow: A small Polish tuner has reimagined the Porsche 911 Slantnose for the modern era, blending 1980s nostalgia with widebody tuning culture and serious performance upgrades.
Porsche 911 GT3 Artisan Edition Pays Homage to Japanese Culture
Slideshow: Porsche has created a Japan-only 911 GT3 Artisan Edition that blends track-ready hardware with design cues inspired by traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
Porsche Reveals Coupe Variant of the Electric Cayenne With a Fresh Look
Slideshow: Porsche's latest electric Cayenne Coupe blends dramatic styling with supercar acceleration, turning the brand's midsize SUV into a 1,139-horsepower flagship.
