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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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HI ALL NEED TO KNOW WHAT TIRE SIZES NEEDED FOR 19X 8 45 OFFSET AND 19 X 11 52 0FFSET ON NB
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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CHECK OUT TIRERACK.COM OR GIVE THEM A CALL. I DON'T THINK THE OFFSETS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH TIRE SIZE......THIS IS MORE FOR HOW THE WHEEL WILL FIT THE CAR.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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The issue with this request is that a 19" wheel isn't recommended for the 996. There's not a Porsche recommended tire size for 19s - 18" wheels are the largest OEM wheel diameter.

Many people have run 19s on the 996 though, and so you should get some recommendations on what size tires will fit without rubbing, just understand that the recommendation is based on that individual's experience, not on an official recommendation by the manufacturer.

Which wheels did you buy?
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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WHATS ALL THE YELLING ABOUT???
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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VICTOR EQUIPMENT LEMANS
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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That's a nice looking wheel...
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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thank you sir, cant wait till spring to mount them
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
WHATS ALL THE YELLING ABOUT???

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Those are my winter rims! They are a very nice rim!
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