Lobster Claws on a 996
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Lobster Claws on a 996
So I found a set of factory black Lobster claws for a great price, and thought they would fit my '02 Targa. Wheel Enhancement had told me that the rears should fit with no problem, and the fronts would fit, although they'd be inset 7mm without spacers. Today I took the car and wheels down to my local dealership and they said they tried to put them on, but the rears were hitting the control arm. I have searched this forum and I see many pictures of people who have installed these wheels on their car, some without any spacers. Is there something I am missing? My stock equipment: FRONT: 7/50 offset with tires that are 205/50/17. REAR: 9/55 offset with tires that are 255/40/17. The Lobsters: FRONT: 8/67 with tires that are 235/35/19. REAR: 9/55 offset with tires that are 255/40/17. Wheel Enhancement did say they recommended different tires, but they said the stock Michelin Pilot Sports should mount ok. Thanks for any help!
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Put a set of 15mm spacers rear and 5mm spacers front.
That 15mm spacer is required per PET if you install GT3 wheels ( 10x18 et 65 ), so those lobster claws definitely need them too.
5mm front spacers need longer bolts too, but if they come as a set from Porsche dealer.
That 15mm spacer is required per PET if you install GT3 wheels ( 10x18 et 65 ), so those lobster claws definitely need them too.
5mm front spacers need longer bolts too, but if they come as a set from Porsche dealer.
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joelpirela, what an awesome looking car. What exhaust do you have? And did the duals fit in the stock opening?
Is it possible that the type of tires mounted on the back affect whether it rubs or not? I have the stock 997 tires mounted on the Lobster FORKS now.
Is it possible that the type of tires mounted on the back affect whether it rubs or not? I have the stock 997 tires mounted on the Lobster FORKS now.
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yes, each tire manufacturer differ slightly.
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I saw a guy on a 996 C4S driving with lobsters but the offsets were terrible. The rears looked WAY tucked in and the fronts were WAY out like an SUV.
JoelPirela - yours look great, any more pics to share?
JoelPirela - yours look great, any more pics to share?
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I have seen Lobster CLAWS (haha) on 996
they look OK, one of the better 19" looking 19's for the 996 but I still prefer 18's
I saw a GTR running 18's at the track Wednesday and I think they come with ? 20's ? - it looked great on the 18's! probably saved himhelf a ton of weight too
they look OK, one of the better 19" looking 19's for the 996 but I still prefer 18's
I saw a GTR running 18's at the track Wednesday and I think they come with ? 20's ? - it looked great on the 18's! probably saved himhelf a ton of weight too
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Thanks for the kind words. I'm running Nitto Invos (really nice tires for the money) I know that each tire's manufacturer may be different. I just love the fat 305's on the back!
More pictures can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8252581...7603707165109/
More pictures can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8252581...7603707165109/
