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01-21-2007, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Lee - you are correct. GT3 wheels will NOT fit on a NB 996. The rear offsets are too low and the wheels and tires will stick out like "Dumbo's" ears. (maybe you're not old enough to remember Dumbo). Anyway, they will stick out... a LOT!
they are 18x11 with a 67mm offset. I have 19x11 with a 67mm offset with NO RUBBING and the fit INSIDE the fender....I got that offset because I wanted that look....The only issue you MIGHT and I say MIGHT is INSIDE clearance...but 996 GT3 wheels will not stick out. you are confusing TT/C4S wheels with GT3 wheels....remember...the 996 GT3 is a narrow body car. This is my rear wheel....no clearance issues...
01-21-2007, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by newport996
Are we talking about 996 GT3 wheels?
they are 18x11 with a 67mm offset. I have 19x11 with a 67mm offset with NO RUBBING and the fit INSIDE the fender....I got that offset because I wanted that look....The only issue you MIGHT and I say MIGHT is INSIDE clearance...but 996 GT3 wheels will not stick out. you are confusing TT/C4S wheels with GT3 wheels....remember...the 996 GT3 is a narrow body car. This is my rear wheel....no clearance issues...
they are 18x11 with a 67mm offset. I have 19x11 with a 67mm offset with NO RUBBING and the fit INSIDE the fender....I got that offset because I wanted that look....The only issue you MIGHT and I say MIGHT is INSIDE clearance...but 996 GT3 wheels will not stick out. you are confusing TT/C4S wheels with GT3 wheels....remember...the 996 GT3 is a narrow body car. This is my rear wheel....no clearance issues...
Agreed, an 11" width wheel with 67mm offset would be comperable to a 10" wheel with a 54mm offset as far as the "face" or outside of the wheel is concerned. It would extend 11mm more than a 10" wide wheel with 65mm offset, which is about the maximum you can go without having it extend past the fender. As to your point on the inside clearance of that same wheel, it will have 15mm LESS clearance than the OEM 10" with 65mm offset, but still be OK unless you have set up the rear wheels to maximum negative camber.
01-21-2007, 02:32 AM
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Buyer beware on eBay or anywhere.....I have gotten some BARGAINS on eBay...My PSS9's for one..$1400 NEW....but you have to be VERY careful.....The wheels have offsets and if the buyer doesnt do their research then its on them, not the seller....
01-21-2007, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by newport996
They make the GT3 wheels in TT/C4S offsets as well.....
01-21-2007, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by newport996
Buyer beware on eBay or anywhere.....I have gotten some BARGAINS on eBay...My PSS9's for one..$1400 NEW....but you have to be VERY careful.....The wheels have offsets and if the buyer doesnt do their research then its on them, not the seller....
01-21-2007, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Lee - you are correct. GT3 wheels will NOT fit on a NB 996. The rear offsets are too low and the wheels and tires will stick out like "Dumbo's" ears.
FYI......
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11x18 et63R
01-21-2007, 12:39 PM
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I have 18" Champion Forged RG5's on my 996. My wheels are in GT3 widths and offsets and they fit perfectly.
Don't forget the GT3 is a Narrow Body 996. The GT3 chassis is from the 996 C4.
Don't forget the GT3 is a Narrow Body 996. The GT3 chassis is from the 996 C4.
01-21-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by newport996
gotcha...thx i was CLOSE.....horse shoes and hand grenades...lol
... and yes, I knew (know) that the GT3 is a narrow body P-car!
01-21-2007, 03:05 PM
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Yeah I was 2mm off in the front and 4mm off in the rear...lol....my wheels ar 19x8 57 with a 15mm spacer making it a 19x8 et 42mm and the rear is 19x11 et 67.....
01-21-2007, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by newport996
Yeah I was 2mm off in the front and 4mm off in the rear...lol....my wheels ar 19x8 57 with a 15mm spacer making it a 19x8 et 42mm and the rear is 19x11 et 67.....