Bluprint

Hi

I picked up a set of BBS E88s for my 997.1 GT3 and I was curious about fitment. I have been doing a lot of research but I cant come to a definitive answer. These will just be my street wheels as I generally use the OEM wheels for track days. Ultimately I would like to know if there is some way i can make these work as they are and what tire size would be recommended to make them work. My tire considerations are F:235/40R18 R:305/35R18 , however i am open to 295/35R18 as well if it would allow me to run this set without purchasing smaller rear lips

All BBS E88 Face #0288170
Wheel sizes
F: 18x9 (8 inch inner barrel 1 inch lip)
R: 18x12 (9.5 inch inner barrel 2.5 inch lip)

Also, if a smaller rear lip is 100% required, does anyone have any 18x2 24 hole lips available?


Thanks in advance!

nwGTS

While not a direct answer to your questions this BBS fitment guide may help a bit:
https://rennlist.com/forums/wheel-an...els-oh-my.html

balefire

Need to know offset prior to recommendation

Bluprint

Based on some of my research, i believe the rear offset is 43.5.

a_Y

stock offset on the front is 47 and rear is 48

I am also in the market for e88 in 19". BBS said they used to do 43 in the front but now does 48 in the front for CL.

I also wanna know what is the most aggressive set up that I can get.

rbahr

A bit more BBS information: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...t-numbers.html

Forgot to enter the link the 1st time

Ray

Spyerx

997 GT3 non Center-lock
0288274 / 1.0 / 8.0 ET + 50.0
0288108 / 2.5 / 9.5 ET + 64 w/o factory 5mm spacer
0288107 / 2.5 / 9.5 ET + 68 for use with factory 5mm spacer (effective ET is + 63.0)

esc911

The 18 or 19 x 12 with a 64 offset that is supposed to be used with the spacer removed will still fit with no rubbing with the spacer intact, making effective offset 12 +59.

Spyerx

Bluprint

What size wheel bolts can i use to make the 0288170 face work? The OEM ones are too short and I might have read that a 53MM shank length would work, but i cant find that reference again. I would like to use bolts if possible.

Thanks!

rbahr

Best to call BBS down in Georgia. They will sell bolts as cheaply as anyone else, and the correct ones.

balefire

Those wheels are for a GT3 RS. If you have the regular 997.1 gt3 the rear will not fit. You will rub

pbu

id love a set of 18" e88s 5 lug for wide body, let me know if you want to sell.

RobT 394

I have a set of new 18" e88s for .1 wide body car. Rear is same offset as stock so needs a spacer. Wheels are black with polished rim. They clear PCCB calipers. Also have some long bolts for sale as well. These wheels had one set of tires mounted, less than 200 miles on them. As they are new I am not giving them away. Serious inquiries only.

pbu

prefer gold, thanks anway