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Old 09-04-2007, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by auto-xr
Just wondering if anyone is running the 9" front ET 46 (18" rim) on their 996/GT3. I'm wondering why people seem to be going for the 8.5 ET 49 instead... From my calculations, these rims would fit, and I've called around and the 9" fronts are available.
IIRC the front clearance of a 996 is similar (but not identical) to that of a 993 (standard 18x8" fronts are ET50 vs ET52). I don't have a 996 but my 993 has 245/35 on 9"ET40 with (very, very) minor fender rolling; inboard clearance with RSR coilovers is fine. Previously ran 225/40 and 245/35 on 8.5"ET46.
Old 09-04-2007, 09:27 PM
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Does anyone have a 964 with TE37's? They are really light and amazing.
Old 09-20-2007, 10:54 PM
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Some guy on is selling his red te37s in the member for sale section.
Old 11-15-2007, 02:38 PM
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I have another question. Do the standard Porsche lug nuts work on these wheels?
Old 11-15-2007, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by auto-xr
I have another question. Do the standard Porsche lug nuts work on these wheels?
Yes, they do. I think you need the ball seat rather than the conical seat.

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Old 11-16-2007, 05:47 AM
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Yup. I just got mine from tirerack a few weeks ago and they do have the R14 seats so they work with Porsche lug nuts. Make sure you get the Porsche versions of the TE37s though since these have the correct lug pattern, lug seat, and are hub centric.
Old 11-16-2007, 11:02 AM
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I was thinking of getting a set of these for my GT3 for track use.. Do you like them?
Old 11-16-2007, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dan212
I was thinking of getting a set of these for my GT3 for track use.. Do you like them?
It's why I bought them.

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Old 11-21-2007, 08:40 PM
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I use them for the track as well and they're great. The fronts are 8.5x19 @ 20lbs and the rears are 11x19 @ 22lbs so you'll save a little weight as well. The front offsets work great, but the rears could use another 5mm or so. The only issue I have with them so far is that the front and back edges of the wheels have a extra lip that stick out past the tires. With this, you can't lay the tires on the ground at all or stack them easily since it would damage the rim. My tires did not have the rim protectors, but judging by how much it sticks out, I think it would be past the rim protectors anyways.
Old 11-22-2007, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by dan212
I was thinking of getting a set of these for my GT3 for track use.. Do you like them?
check out CCW also. These are the wheels I see the most at Sebring. I have a set for my 997S for track days too.

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php
Old 11-22-2007, 12:39 PM
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CCWs are cool. The c10 isn't out yet as far as I know. The classics are strong.



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