Pete I bought this same 996 wheel & tire package from a Porsche dealer because they were out of the Boxster pkg for my 2000 "S". The dealer included a pair of 24mm spacers which allowed the rear wheels & 285 tires to be mounted & driven but the tires were so close to the outer fender under hard cornering the 285's would rub the fender. This setup gave about 8mm clearance from the strut so I believe about 20mm spacer would be better. If you try that & have tire clearance issues you can still do like I did & sell the 285's & run the ideal size which is the 265 width.

The math still doesn't add up. While running 285's is not the ideal set-up IMO, we're only talking about a 10mm or 20mm difference over a 275 or 265 tire. You shouldn't have any problems with those wheels if used in combination with a 20mm spacer and the aforementioned tire sizes.

Awwww dunno what to do now..!! dont want to shell out another £200 -300
for 265 tyres and spacers and find they STILL dont fit right..!

Thats such a great lump of a wheel imo..

according to the wheel offset calculator online the rears will be 34mm less...so right up against the strut and extend 4mm compared to my originals 8.5J 50ET

That just dont sound right//or look right.! Is there something happening with Negative or Positive Offset maybe/// ?? I cant work it out

These are Def BBS Porsche wheels...will have another trial tomorrow and see if i can get my head around it...

If the specs of those wheels are indeed 18 x 10 +65 et, then by lowering the offset to around + 45 to +40, you should have plenty of inner and outer clearance. Are you certain that those are the specs ? If, so, there shouldn't be any problem with regard to fitment. Just to put things into perspective, my rear fitment is 19x10 +31 et, with a 275/30/19 tire. Despite having a very aggressive set-up, I have no clearance issues whatsoever. And, I run adjustable coilovers, wherein clearing the lock ring on the perch is a major concern. Having said that, you shouldn't be experiencing the problems that you are.

Thanks Johnny....Heres some wheel shots of the back of the wheels showing codes...

Gonna have another go today with these to see if i am missing something??
I dont think i am though......been messing with cars for years..!!

Will see if i can simulate a 20mm spacer with some big washers or something...However will push the wheels further out..?

Looking at it in the light of day a tyre change is not going to make that much of a difference i think..
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Just to confirm, this is a photo of the wheel fully mounted on the hub without spacers ?

I managed to fit 295s on these same wheels with 23mm spacers @ stock ride height: http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/37854-carrera-lights-295-mpsc-rears.html

Yep Johnny...Thats the best i could mount...wont go right in as they foul with the strut, so poss a 5mm gap between the hub flange..

Had another look today....Looks an impossible task..These wheels are 11.5 inches across with these tyres.. and imo will look s*** if i fit these with spacers.. Just not the look i want to go for... Oh well already up on FleaBay...should make a couple of bucks into the bargain..?

Plan No. 3

Dont want to shell out on the Oz Wheels if i can help it...too dear imo
Plan 3 is back to my original plan but in 20" wheels...19s no longer available
Have emailed a few outlets already to check if they can supply...??

So 20"
Front 8.5 J X 20 ET 45 or 47 225 or 235/35 Tyres

Rear 8.5 J x 20 ET 45 or 47 255 or 265/35 "

Poss will fit a 15mm spacer on the rear? The 20s are only available in 8.5J and 45 or 47 ET


Looks to be plenty of room in the wheel arches..so think will give a good look..
And will be alot cheaper package..

1. Aren't 8.5 J X18, 18", not 20" wheels?
2. You sure you want the same width rims front and rear?
3. I didn't think 20s would fit.

Pete,

You're going in the wrong direction again. Not only will 20's result in a horrible ride quality, to included a significant amount of added weight, you can't run 8.5's all around - especially with a 265 tire. Let's pause here and start fresh. If you're determined to change wheels and up size, I suggest that you look at ones that fall within the range of 18 & 19 inch. If you come across something that you like, let's go over the specs before you spend any more money. There are plenty of us here on the forum who can help guide you toward the right fitment. Do you mind sharing what budget you have allocated for this project ? There are numerous brands out there that will accomplish the task without any more guess work.

Yes..i think wise words.. Around £1200 budget. it Was ?? and yes that should read 20"..
Its good to get other opinions...saves wasting money too... Thanks for all yr help guys..

Have put the urgency on myself, as i have already sold my turbine jobbies on Ebay..so the chap will want to know
where they are soon !!

Think i will bite the bullet and go with the ;


Oz Alleggerita HLT Titanium in 18"



FRONT; 18" 8J ET50 225/40 or 235/40 TYRES



REAR; 18" 9J ET 43 255/40 or 265/40 TYRES

Does this sound about right?

No hassle then...all shiny brand new with some Falken 453 ... Tyres
have always liked these...dont settle for 2nds me thinks...may have to sell a kidney or two Lol..
Or better still the wifes..Lol

How about something like the affordable Victor Zehn wheel ? They have a nice, simple clean look to them, and they're lightweight with a good fitment for a 986. In addition, they're available in both 18 and 19 inch.

I have run the OZ Allegerita in an 8.5"et 53 front / 9" et 43 rear combo. for about a year with Dunlop Z1 255 front / 265 rear tres with no problem, other than the front scrapes a bit on the inside wheel liner at full lock. Recently I have fitted the 9" on front with a new Allegerita 10" et 40 rear using Hoosier 245 front / 285 rear with no problems as it sits testing in the garage, but have not yet tuned a wheel in anger this season.

Note: tire sizes such as "245" or "285" are just nominal sizes, and you need to check the true specifications from the manufacturer. Sometimes a "245" can be more line a "250+".

That's a good fit. However, I would suggest either a 265 or 275 on the rear.

Johnny...i owe u a beer ...Will u accept this virtual one...Lol :cheers:

I saw those wheels and really loved the look of them the first time round...

i dismissed them then as were a bit dearer than others..and was persuing 2nd hand wheels

But hey ho... The satin Black in 19s would look wicked against my Artic Silver

front 8J ET45 rears 9.5J ET 49 And yes.. fitments look better

Bought the same price as the Oz Jobs...but have a contact lead to phone at Rimstyle UK,,,,so will see what my best haggling will do..

Will keep you posted..........Bet they aint got any now ???:(

Hey its 3.30 in the morning........this bloody car ....!!! Good job its Saturday...err already and no work !!

There are plenty of dealers here in the USA who I'm sure would be happy to sell you a set and arrange for shipping if you can't get them through a UK dealer. In fact, I bet Victor themselves would be obliged to do so. Any way, there are at least a couple of members on the forum who have the Zehn wheels, and I've always admired the way they look. Let me know if there's anything else I can do.

Pete
Many of us is running the same setup with 285/30 tires
Like I said before
With et65 get 17-20 mm spacers and you ll be just fine
That's what I'm running with car lowered by 1"
Car will look different on the lift and when the weight of the car will compress the suspension

SO....Victor Zehn wheels it is...decision made:)
New and shiny and wont have to refurb anything...


All i gotta do now is decide what size 19s or 18s and tyres to fit OMG:eek:

would rather stick with a 40 profile tyre if a i can...but the 19s look favourable at the
moment....cant do anything until Monday now...so will decide by then

Found this pic of a members car with them fitted...Have PM`d him...
trying to find what size wheels, and tyre profiles he is using if anyone knows the car??

Think these look great and fill the arches up nicely...although i suspect the car may be lowered??

I thing of beauty .....Ooohhhhh...

He's running 19's - with what I believe are H&R lowering springs.

p.s. Don't buy any tires without consulting with the forum first ! :)