[Darth Vadar]

Well, I am sure this subject has been broached a few times, but maybe not with the following parameters... I would like to upgrade my '94 968 coupe with 18" wheels...

Specifically, I like the look of the Porsche 7.5 & 10 x 18 BBS 2 piece spoke style wheels, and would guess I can find proper spacers to get the ET correct, front and rear...

Has anyone ever used these wheels on their 968, and if so, what size tires work well with this setup?

If not, what problems have ocurred when trying this combo? Do the rears rub due to the 10 inch width? I hate to shell out a couple of grand only to find no hope of fitting them!!! Thanks!

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[flash]

this thread has been moved here



what model number of BBS? pic?



as for tires and offsets, do some reading here. there is a ton of that already discussed, as well as a tool here in this section to help you with that

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[Darth Vadar]

Perfect! see what happens when I get old and can't remember crap anymore?? Thanks Bob; just what I needed. Now back to the search!!!

(BTW, got the short shift kit and heat shield super fast!!! Thanks!!! Got to order the Strut Brace and Camber Block Brace next)

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[blau]

I take it you're referring to the Porsche Sport Classic II wheels made by BBS?

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[Eric_Oz_S2]

They bolt straight on. You can run 225F (or 235) 265R (or 285) without any dramas. I think the 10's are normally ET60 (unless they are replicas which tend to run different offsets), in which case they won't rub as long as you have a little -ve camber. Fronts have heaps of room. I would try and find an 8" or 8.5" front though and run 235F. 7.5 to 10 is a bit of a stagger.

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[flash]

if it's those rims, they are EXTREMELY heavy at nearly 30lbs each. you can really feel it in the way the suspension reacts, as well as the acceleration and the braking. pain to clean too. really pretty though, and i've seen a couple of cars with them and i really like the look.



tough call.

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[Lim Yong]

I am running the 17" version and they are heavy . Just put the 16" back on recently and there is a difference in road feel and noise level.

With the original wheels, the car feel more nimble,vs more planted with the 17".



That said, I love the looks of the 2-piece. There is a cab here locally with them and it looks awesome, fills the wheel wells nicely.

I think the owner is on this list

Luck

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[smshirk]

Do the 17" ET55 993 Cups bolt on the front without any problems? I know I have a set of 17 inch Boxster wheels that had a different size opening. I finally have 4 993 Cups after picking them up one at a time for the last 3 years. I haven't bought tires yet and have plenty of spacers if I need to use them. Discount Tire won't install with spacers for some reason and I haven't had time to try one of them.

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[Darth Vadar]

Yep, that is the wheel, but.... 30 ;bs??? Holy Crap! Noooooo... don't think that will work for me.... gotta have the nimble dance from the old girl... that is half the fun of driving her! Maybe I will look at 17's in the "Cup 4" five spoke style.... I think they are lighter, and only $159 each at Tire Rack.... don't really need 18's in any case...

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