Rick81 Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Hi all newbie here 😐 I have just bought my first Porsche an old 986 I've literally had it a day 🙂 Loving it so far but I don't like the wheels that are on the car, so my first question is what are you all running on yours? And what size/fitment is best for all round use but to still look good 😛. I have seen these but after reading a few things on line I guess they are to big? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-997-Gen-1-Carrera-S-Classic-19-Wheels-And-Tyres-/393559304177?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Thanks for any info given in advance 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick81 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Test post to see if my pic uploads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Welcome. Too big really. Try not to get 19”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 As above, 19" were never an official option for the 986, only 16, 17 & 18. A few have fitted than and I believe it makes the ride very hard due to the thin side wall profiles of the tyres. You would need to fit 225/35/19 front and 275/30/19 rear (and will cost north of £750 in tyres by a decent brand like Michelin or Goodyear etc from a quick check on Blackcircles) and check the wheel off sets. I have a 996 18" wheel size on mine and the offsets do work, not sure about the 997. Put all the data in the calculator on this site: Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 If you like that style of wheel then the 18" Carrera Classic in 986 fitment will of course be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Rick81 said: Test post to see if my pic uploads Nice original wheels , have you thought about getting them refurbished in silver ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick81 Posted December 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 Thanks for the replies I'll stick to the idea of 18's 👍 The standard wheels just look lost in the arches imo they have been refurbished and have new tyres but I'm just not keen and I don't think doing them silver would change my mind 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_H Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 Admittedly I am biased but you could go 'period correct' and opt for some genuine 18" 'Turbo Look' wheels 🤔 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) 18" 986 Carrera Classics for 986. M030 spec lower suspension and spacers. https://www.BoXa.net/topic/59044-edcs-550-anniversary/?do=findComment&comment=958587 Edited December 6, 2021 by edc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 I think if you do want to do something a bit different these 996 18" rims on a 986 fill the arches quite nicely and the offset or the rims avoids teh need to use spacers and therefore longer fitting bolts to push the wheels out a bit more in the arches: and the original 17" 986S rims on the same car: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick81 Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Very nice definitely like the look of those 👍🏻 is your car running standard ride height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick81 Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 21 hours ago, Stewart_H said: Admittedly I am biased but you could go 'period correct' and opt for some genuine 18" 'Turbo Look' wheels 🤔 Looks well mate and they definitely seem an easier wheel to get hold of, have you fiffed spacers with them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 36 minutes ago, Rick81 said: Looks well mate and they definitely seem an easier wheel to get hold of, have you fitted spacers with them? The 18" rims are a 996 fitment so have a bigger offset pushing the wheels out in the arches without the need for spacers or long bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_H Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Rick81 said: Looks well mate and they definitely seem an easier wheel to get hold of, have you fiffed spacers with them? Thank you @Rick81 👍 No spacers fitted, I like it how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Rick81 said: Very nice definitely like the look of those 👍🏻 is your car running standard ride height? Standard springs front (new) and rear (original) on Koni Special Active dampers so not even -10mm of the M030 Sport suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 8:06 AM, Rick81 said: Test post to see if my pic uploads I'll have these wheels off you if you want to get rid. I have a set of 18 inch wheels in black too which I dont want. See my ad on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick81 Posted December 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 12/7/2021 at 5:46 PM, ATM said: I'll have these wheels off you if you want to get rid. I have a set of 18 inch wheels in black too which I dont want. See my ad on here Thanks for the offer but I'll be keeping the wheels as back up, unfortunately yours are no good to me as I don't want black again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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