PasPar2

Finally got the tires and spacers and found the time to get everything mounted..

Had the sport design wheels on and loved the look but they where a b*tch to clean so got the 997 Carrera III's which are simple and easy to keep clean. I think it make my car more "modern" looking

Steve2112

Looks good - I think I just saw the side view before you edited the post.

Have any old pics of the car with the old wheels?

I think they are the same rims you have now that I have on my 40th Anniversary Edition, except for the polished aspect.

Barn996

The wheels look very nice.

PasPar2

Here is an older pic... I wish the image code was editable here so I can resize in html code instead of on tinypic.com where the interface was created by drunk monkeys...

PasPar2

more... having resize issues...

Was considering 19s but then smartened up (Drive on horrible NYC roads) so the search was on for 18's. fronts required 7mm spacers to bring them out a bit.

2K7TTMIA

It looks like on the bottom pic the fronts can come out another 6-7mm; so put 13-14mm spacers up front and put the 7mm out back. It will def add a better look, not to mention, you'll feel an improvement in the tracking with the spacers up front.

PasPar2

I can definitely get away with bigger spacers all around. The spacers I currently have put the 8" et 57 wheel at et50 which is the stock offset upfront. The rears are et58 and are slightly more aggressive then the oem et65. Im ok with this set up at this point.

Just came back from a "test" drive and I am amazed at these htrz III's they are softer over road bumps then the 17" bridgestones they replaced and are FAR softer and quieter then the OEM spec continentals I had on previously. I have to admit I didnt know tires can be SO different in the same size.

niner niner seven

much improved, thumbs up when you pass me on the freeway

it looks like you are having the same problem i am having cleaning insides those carrera classics, you have a dirty strip as i do after i roll the car into the garage, so frustrating.

Chaos

+1 on easy to clean !

Malakas

They look great. Updates the look of the 996 a little.

falcon7x7

Very Nice !!

PasPar2

Thanks for the compliments... Been a few days now and Im just loving the new tires. so much softer and quieter!

chago996

Just curious, why the Carrera III over the II which were made for the 996.2? any advantage?

911mike99

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PasPar2

A set of like new III's were available locally and priced well - had to jump on it. I love the narrower spoke of the II's and was looking for a set but they seem to be harder to come by and much more expensive.


911mike99?!