[968fan]

All - I recently purchased my first Porsche -- a 1994 968 Tiptronic, black on black.



I am looking to upgrade the wheels to 17/18's and I am a bit confused about what will actually fit...



I have tried my best to research but still have questions, mainly about the rear offsets... I am looking at 18" wheels from a 2002 C4 -- fronts are 18x8 and rears are 18x11 with 295/30 rubber and also sets from the Boxster (like the twist style). Can anyone offer any suggestions as to what will actually work well with my 968? I like the C4 wheels but that is an awfully wide rear tire...



Thanks in advance for any direction you can give me, and I look forward to contributing in the future...

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[Greimann]

The front will probably work, but the rears probably won't if they are from a widebody. You would really need to get back to us with the offsets.



Typically 8" wide and 10" wide 911 and Boxster wheels will fit, but it is always good to verify offsets.

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[968fan]

[quote name='Greimann' date='Oct 17 2005, 05:25 PM']The front will probably work, but the rears probably won't if they are from a widebody. You would really need to get back to us with the offsets.



Typically 8" wide and 10" wide 911 and Boxster wheels will fit, but it is always good to verify offsets.

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The rear offset on the set I am looking at is 65. Some of the widebody offsets I've looked at are around 47 (IIRC).



TIA

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[Anchorman]

I have 10" wide 18" wheels with 47 offset on the rear of my car. From the moment they were installed, I had outside interference. It was cured (except under severe cornering or bounce with a passenger or a loaded trunk) with new shocks. alignment (negative camber), and removing the clip that holds the edge of the plastic fender protector (or whatever it's properly called). I love the look of the wheel/tire combo but I wouldn't recommend anything less than a 52 offset.

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[Greimann]

65mm is in the ballpark for sure. A 295 is a lot of tire. It is going to be tight. Any way to test fit before you buy?

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[968fan]

[quote name='Greimann' date='Oct 17 2005, 06:48 PM']65mm is in the ballpark for sure. A 295 is a lot of tire. It is going to be tight. Any way to test fit before you buy?

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Nope -- I can find no local sets at all -- all would be purcahsed long distance...



Thanks!

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[968fan]

[quote name='Anchorman' date='Oct 17 2005, 06:45 PM']I have 10" wide 18" wheels with 47 offset on the rear of my car.  From the moment they were installed, I had outside interference.  It was cured (except under severe cornering or bounce with a passenger or a loaded trunk) with new shocks. alignment (negative camber), and removing the clip that holds the edge of the plastic fender protector (or whatever it's properly called).  I love the look of the wheel/tire combo but I wouldn't recommend anything less than a 52 offset.

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Thanks for the input. I am putting in new Konis this weekend ifI can get the rear up on my stands or ramps. I have had to roll the fenders on my BMW to get my M5 wheels to fit, so I am familiar with the issue. I was more concerned about the car looking strange with such wide rears, but if they only just touch the fender then I think I will like it!

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[Anchorman]

I had considered having the fenders rolled - but with the removal of the clip, the remaining interference is sufficiently infrequent that I'm willing to live with it. As for the look - EXCELLENT - the 275/35 Yokohama ES100 tires pretty much line up with the fender and really fill the wheel well. However, don't do it if you have any plans to lower the car.

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[Dave]

Aren't the front and rear fenders rolled on these 968's from the factory? Mine were when I got it. Noticable compared to my old 944 (similar to 951S).

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[flash]

a lot of whther or not it fits will be determined by your ride height and alignment



i have a 285/30/18 on a 10" wide rim with a 52mm ET - fits great - any wider though, and it would definitely have to go to the inside - i am very low (about 2" lowered) and the 52 only fits because of the relatively large amount of negative camber i have (2 degrees) - if you are lowered, you may run into a problem - definitely fit check the rims and tires first

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