Hello All,

Just pulled the trigger on a 07 997 CS and now looking for wheels. Interested in HRE FF04 for my car however they don't make the offset.
I was advised by my shop that (20 x 8.5 et 45 fronts) & (20 x 11 et 45 rears) will fit. Can anyone concur?

Thank you in advance for your time and help.

-Peter

 

Word to the wise, make sure your new 997 is top shape before spending on "looks" items. Lots to adress before wheels on an unknown car, especially a 911.

But do put pics when you get wheels.

 

Thanks for the advice!

 

No worries, lots of knowlegeable guys here regarding wheels, you should have an answer soon.

 

Congrats on the new car and welcome.

An et45 will protrude past the front fender lip unless you run a lot of camber and/or are lowered or like that poked look, which personally I don't. IMO, an et50 on an 8.5" wide wheel is the perfect offset for a 997 and what I spec'd on my custom Forgelines. Most OEM wheels are et53 for 8.5" wide at the front. Also, 20s aren't the right size for a 997 - 19s are - both from a looks and performance perspective. I can't help you with the rear as I don't know what an 07 CW 997 is - maybe you meant a C2 and just hit the W raching for the 2. If so, that's a NB car at the rear and an et45 is a WB fitment so not the best though others have run WB wheels on NB cars - again, too much poke for my taste.

If you're looking for NB wheels with proper fitment, I have a set of forged Champion RS171s for sale in the Marketplace that also use an 11.5" wide rear to flatten out the contact patch and let you properly run a 305 width tire. Hees' the link to the ad - https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1122942

They can also be used on WB cars but will need spacers in the rear.

I like flush, but under the car, like this.

 

thank you for such a detailed response. Indeed I purchased a 997 CS. I appreciate your feedback and your wheel fitment looks great. The pictures helped put things into perspective. I am highly considering 19s vs 20s. The car will be lowered on h&r springs along with the new wheels.

 

Good afternoon Peter- unfortunately, the information you've been given is correct. HRE's FF04 wheels do not have an acceptable fitment for your 997 narrow body.

You do have the HRE FF01 available, though: 20" x 8.5" et 50 front, 20" x 11" et60 rear. Check out this link for a gallery of what those would look like on your car.

 

19” for 997