wheel fitment 996 NB

[baronb55]

I will like to share with everyone my experience in trying to fit wheels on a NB 996 . I was able to fit 19 x 8.5 ET45 in front and 19 x 10.5 ET 52 in the back on my 1999 996 NB without any rubbing. The wheels are very close to the calipers on both wheels but nothing rubs. Wheels do not protrude from the wheel wells. I was not sure if they would fit because the offsets are so far from factory recc but it turned out really nice. Hope this information helps somenone.

[Rapewta]

Changing wheels and tire sizes (offsets/backspacing and diameter) is one of those risky calculations.

If they don't fit... you could be out a lot of dough.

I am glad it worked out for you.

I took a gamble and had some 17X9's with et 55mm widened to 17X10.5 et 74 mm for my NB 99 996.

They fit! No rubbing, no nothing. I went from 255/40's to 295/35's all going towards the center of the

car. I was sweating it out while they were being modified. Thankfully, things worked out fine for both of us.

Happy motoring.

Edited September 1, 2011 by Rapewta

[baronb55]

Changing wheels and tire sizes (offsets/backspacing and diameter) is one of those risky calculations.

If they don't fit... you could be out a lot of dough.

I am glad it worked out for you.

I took a gamble and had some 17X9's with et 55mm widened to 17X10.5 et 74 mm for my NB 99 996.

They fit! No rubbing, no nothing. I went from 255/40's to 295/35's all going towards the center of the

car. I was sweating it out while they were being modified. Thankfully, things worked out fine for both of us.

Happy motoring.

Trust me, I know. I was very scared until I got them and tried them. Thank God I did not have to roll fenders either. 74 offsets! Where did you get them? My problem was that i could not find any offsets above 62 for the back

[Rapewta]

Yea... I know the feeling. All I could come up with was 68mm offset rims. So, because I wanted some Phat

295's on a narrow body 996, I got a hold of Eric Vaughn and Vaughn Machine in Monrovia, California.

It doesn't matter if they are 17, 18, 19 or 20's, he will cut them and widen the rim.

If you aren't into the real agressive stance and spacers (plus longer lug nuts), I highly suggest you check him out. No fender rolling, camber adjustments, spring and coil changes.. etc.

I don't track but like the look of huge tires on a Carrera. Poser I guess. I just took pictures of the rear and

with the help of my wife... will show how awesome the car's stance looks when we figure it out.

[baronb55]

Yea... I know the feeling. All I could come up with was 68mm offset rims. So, because I wanted some Phat

295's on a narrow body 996, I got a hold of Eric Vaughn and Vaughn Machine in Monrovia, California.

It doesn't matter if they are 17, 18, 19 or 20's, he will cut them and widen the rim.

If you aren't into the real agressive stance and spacers (plus longer lug nuts), I highly suggest you check him out. No fender rolling, camber adjustments, spring and coil changes.. etc.

I don't track but like the look of huge tires on a Carrera. Poser I guess. I just took pictures of the rear and

with the help of my wife... will show how awesome the car's stance looks when we figure it out.

I will post pics as soon as the car gets back from fine tuning teh suspension and getting corner balanced. I know the feeling, my wife also was very helpful in helping select the wheels. They have to be involved or else.......