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Anyone running the 20" version of the RS Spyder Wheels on a 997, thoughts? I am considering this, but curious if anyone else has tried the fitment. I have always liked the way these wheels looked, and I see used sets come up here and there as 991 owners swap them out.
Not trying to debate 19 vs 20 wheels and the increased chance of bending a wheel due to pot holes.
OEM Specs for those wheels (double check this): 8.5Jx20 ET49 (No spacers needed) 11.5Jx20 ET76 (15mm Spacer Needed)
(You will need 245/30/20 Tires (Front) and 305/25/20 Tires (REAR) )
I also like them, I went with the HR 20" which I thought would be horrible, due to the streets and roads in NJ, but fast forward a decade and It is fine, My 997 is my DD - I thought my older C4S (996) drove harder with 19" turbo wheels - 20" HR wheels and HR Sport Springs, Lowered
This is the math I come up with, I found a set with tires installed, and I dont think they will work, would need to replace the tires with 245/30 R20 Front & 305/25 R20 Rear
Can run the fronts without a spacer. Would need to keep the current spacer with the RS Spyders
This is the math I come up with, I found a set with tires installed, and I dont think they will work, would need to replace the tires with 245/30 R20 Front & 305/25 R20 Rear
Can run the fronts without a spacer. Would need to keep the current spacer with the RS Spyders
Ok so you have the exact offsets, perfect, I am running the same sizes with those tires I suggested. 12/15mm spacers will work in rear. I have a rear offset with the BBS wheels of 65mm with a 12mm Spacer.
Effectively Front 49mm and Rear 53mm. Wheels are flush to fenders. The ride is surprisingly pretty good.
Ok so you have the exact offsets, perfect, I am running the same sizes with those tires I suggested. 12/15mm spacers will work in rear. I have a rear offset with the BBS wheels of 65mm with a 12mm Spacer.
Effectively Front 49mm and Rear 53mm. Wheels are flush to fenders. The ride is surprisingly pretty good.
@Graufuchs I believe I have the same wheels and need new tires. Currently running 235/30-20 in the front. Is your car lowered and do you have any issues with rubbing with the 245/30-20 in the front?
@Graufuchs I believe I have the same wheels and need new tires. Currently running 235/30-20 in the front. Is your car lowered and do you have any issues with rubbing with the 245/30-20 in the front?
@dehavens No rubbing issues, lowered on H&R springs, car looks great!