Best 18" wheels on a 996? Let the pics do the talking!
#391
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I know the Apex’s have been shown before, but want to share my fitment. I am extremely pleased with the results and had compliments from several others (997, Caymans, etc.) at a track day over the weekend. Thanks Apex!
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#393
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Thanks, these are hyuge (misspelled on purpose)! I have some interference (front wheel well liner and potential fr spring seat). I need to investigate more, but I drove about 8 hours over the weekend (including a full day at the track) and I am hooked!
Front (-2.5 Camber): 245 on 18x9 +46
Rear (-2.8 Camber): 315 on 18x12 +65
Probably my next move is to try a 2 or 3mm spacer on the front. Really need to get the car on jackstands and take a good look around. I tried a 5mm spacer on the front and it was too much (hooked my fr fender, and I had to re-roll it with a hammer handle).
Front (-2.5 Camber): 245 on 18x9 +46
Rear (-2.8 Camber): 315 on 18x12 +65
Probably my next move is to try a 2 or 3mm spacer on the front. Really need to get the car on jackstands and take a good look around. I tried a 5mm spacer on the front and it was too much (hooked my fr fender, and I had to re-roll it with a hammer handle).
Last edited by Ratchet1025; 09-28-2020 at 05:09 PM.
#394
Three Wheelin'
Thanks, these are hyuge (misspelled on purpose)! I have some interference (front wheel well liner and potential fr spring seat). I need to investigate more, but I drove about 8 hours over the weekend (including a full day at the track) and I am hooked!
Front (-2.5 Camber): 245 on 18x9 +46
Rear (-2.8 Camber): 315 on 18x12 +65
Probably my next move is to try a 2 or 3mm spacer on the front. Really need to get the car on jackstands and take a good look around. I tried a 5mm spacer on the front and it was too much (hooked my fr fender, and I had to re-roll it with a hammer handle).
Front (-2.5 Camber): 245 on 18x9 +46
Rear (-2.8 Camber): 315 on 18x12 +65
Probably my next move is to try a 2 or 3mm spacer on the front. Really need to get the car on jackstands and take a good look around. I tried a 5mm spacer on the front and it was too much (hooked my fr fender, and I had to re-roll it with a hammer handle).
245-40?
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#395
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AWESOME ! I’m going to copy you. Looks mean as F
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Correct, 245/40-18 front & 315/30-18 rear Nitto NT-01s.
We have 996 narrowbody, widebody and GT3 specific wheel & tire fitment guides here for anyone interested in learning more.
- Ryan
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Check out Amir's (kna_amir on IG) extremely clean 996 on a set of our all-new forged EC-7R wheels in Satin Bronze.
Front: EC-7R 18x9" ET46 - 245/35-18 Falken Azenis
Rear: EC-7R 18x10.5" ET44 - 295/30-18 Falken Azenis
Bilstein B8 Dampers
Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs
Factory camber settings in front
Rear -1.8* negative camber
- Ryan
Front: EC-7R 18x9" ET46 - 245/35-18 Falken Azenis
Rear: EC-7R 18x10.5" ET44 - 295/30-18 Falken Azenis
Bilstein B8 Dampers
Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs
Factory camber settings in front
Rear -1.8* negative camber
- Ryan
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#398
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Killer setup, @Ratchet1025 ! Great to hear you are enjoying them.
Correct, 245/40-18 front & 315/30-18 rear Nitto NT-01s.
We have 996 narrowbody, widebody and GT3 specific wheel & tire fitment guides here for anyone interested in learning more.
- Ryan
Correct, 245/40-18 front & 315/30-18 rear Nitto NT-01s.
We have 996 narrowbody, widebody and GT3 specific wheel & tire fitment guides here for anyone interested in learning more.
- Ryan
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#400
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Yes I think that is good advice for suspension clearance. The wheel well liner soft touch is related to tire dia (and maybe caster) I think. I have heard about some mounting bracket adjustments maybe helping, I need to research it over the winter. It definitely mostly fits, that is what I was hoping for at this stage
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Yes I think that is good advice for suspension clearance. The wheel well liner soft touch is related to tire dia (and maybe caster) I think. I have heard about some mounting bracket adjustments maybe helping, I need to research it over the winter. It definitely mostly fits, that is what I was hoping for at this stage
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