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Old 05-27-2016, 08:11 PM
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19x12, 305s in back. Fronts are 19x8.5, could use a spacer of 5mm or so.


Old 05-27-2016, 08:20 PM
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Thanks for the reply, is your rear rim lip flush with the fender? Also are you lowered?
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Originally Posted by damon@tirerack.com
Looks Good Dennis. Are you running the 7mm spacers in the back?
Thanks! I do not run spacers. I don't mind having the rear wheels tucked in a little bit for my winter tires to avoid kicking gravel up on the rear bumper cover paint. They don't use salt on the roads in Colorado, but they use lots of gravel.
Old 05-27-2016, 11:01 PM
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I hear ya. Rock chips blow! I'm leaning toward the 11" width with a 10-15 mm high quality spacer. Want a little more offset than stock��
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Originally Posted by C's Turbo
Thanks!! I'm considering your set up with stock/OEM tire size and a good hubcentric 10mm spacer. Been trying to find someone who got the 12's to work on the rear before deciding. Tried a friend's 19x12's the other day off his 996t (they fit perfect!!) and on my car the rim edge was a bit outside the fender for my taste. They just didn't look right.

My old car with 12s
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Old 05-28-2016, 07:19 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Car looks great! I sent you a PM on Six Spd
Old 05-28-2016, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
I'm not in Florida, but I've got a set of CH-Rs for my 997TT. They look very good.
Dennis - you're car looks amazing.
Old 05-28-2016, 09:12 AM
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Thanks! I think the BBS wheels make it look a bit more like your 997.2 TT.
Old 05-28-2016, 09:30 AM
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Nice center locks! Rim specs?
Old 05-28-2016, 01:59 PM
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TT Surgeon, have you had the CH-R 19x11's on any of your cars?
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No, just 12s
Old 05-28-2016, 06:17 PM
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Did your 12's fit flush or was the rim edge outside the fender?
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Pretty flush, I might have a better pic. ( thanx Sid)
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Old 05-28-2016, 09:29 PM
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Wow, Sweet pic!! Car looks awesome. You look a litl lowered. Stock tire size? You got me rethinkin the 12's.
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I have two sets with rear 12's for my 997TT - flush and full, not too wide. Aggressive, but tasteful.

Not 19's, but I have a great set of lightly used forged 20's in black that would look amazing on your white TT. Would cost you less for a better wheel, and similar design (with more detailed custom face) to the CHR. Link below...

https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...or-997-tt.html


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