20" wheels on a 996
#1
09-03-2013, 11:30 PM
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20" wheels on a 996
Does anyone have pictures of a 996 with 20" wheels on them, tastefully lowered?
#2
09-04-2013, 10:30 AM
Couldn't find any photos but did come across a youtube video with a 2000 Porsche Cabrio with an updated 2004 front end advertising 20" wheels.
I have 19" on my car and don't think that I want to go 20".
#6
09-07-2013, 11:22 AM
I guess it boils down to personal preference. I've got 19" Victor Equipment Innsbruck wheels on mine. I've personalized my cars since the beginning. I never wanted to have a car that looked the same as everyone elses.
#7
09-07-2013, 11:46 AM
Even when said personalization will adversely affect the cars performance and capabilities? I mean to each his own but I assume everyone that buys a Porsche 911 does so because they can appreciate the engineering, performance and racing pedigree on track. To just toss all that out the window to put "dubs" on a platform designed, developed and tuned on the race track to perform with smaller wheels just does not make a lot of sense to me. I guess what do all those engineers and race teams know :/
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#9
09-07-2013, 01:44 PM
I don't think those who put 20" wheels on their cars are actually putting those on the track. Even Formula One owners know that a smaller diameter wheel will make the car handle better vs. a larger rimmed wheel. It's just for personal preference that 20's are installed. Variety makes the world go 'round!
#10
09-08-2013, 08:54 AM
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I'm thinking 19's now and running 8.5" front and 11" rear for width? Anyone think of any issues with rubbing after the car is lowered with coilovers?
Whether it's 19 or 20" wheels it's all for looks. If I want to go fast which I can't on the streets I will put my factory 18's back on.
Whether it's 19 or 20" wheels it's all for looks. If I want to go fast which I can't on the streets I will put my factory 18's back on.
#11
09-08-2013, 09:16 AM
As someone with 20" wheels, I will definitely agree that I did it for looks.
I do think that the world has changed dramatically when it comes to rim size and tires.
When I purchased my 20" Victoria Equipment wheels 4+ years ago, there were only 2 tires on the entire market that I could purchase. The side walls of both those brands were too soft and the recommended tire pressure was too low. My first year I had 2 flats on my rears. In addition, the tracking was poor even after balancing and alignment. I believe that people didn't know how to fit and balance low profiles very well initially.
About 3 years ago, there became a much wider number of tire options. I ended up going with General UHP tires (25 and 30 profiles) on all four corners that I had good luck with on my S4 previously. After proper balancing and alignment, I haven't had any problems at all (ie no flats or tracking issues).
Also, the car is much more comfortable to drive with the H&R springs on the 20"s than with the OEM springs and 18" Turbo Twists.
I believe that the reason that 19"s and 20"s come as options on the new 911s is because there have been improvements in the technology of the rims and tires.
I definitely won't disagree with any arguments that the OEM sizes were highly tested and optimized for the 996. I just wanted to give my experience with my 20" wheels.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ictureid=17220
I do think that the world has changed dramatically when it comes to rim size and tires.
When I purchased my 20" Victoria Equipment wheels 4+ years ago, there were only 2 tires on the entire market that I could purchase. The side walls of both those brands were too soft and the recommended tire pressure was too low. My first year I had 2 flats on my rears. In addition, the tracking was poor even after balancing and alignment. I believe that people didn't know how to fit and balance low profiles very well initially.
About 3 years ago, there became a much wider number of tire options. I ended up going with General UHP tires (25 and 30 profiles) on all four corners that I had good luck with on my S4 previously. After proper balancing and alignment, I haven't had any problems at all (ie no flats or tracking issues).
Also, the car is much more comfortable to drive with the H&R springs on the 20"s than with the OEM springs and 18" Turbo Twists.
I believe that the reason that 19"s and 20"s come as options on the new 911s is because there have been improvements in the technology of the rims and tires.
I definitely won't disagree with any arguments that the OEM sizes were highly tested and optimized for the 996. I just wanted to give my experience with my 20" wheels.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ictureid=17220
Last edited by dakovar; 09-08-2013 at 09:21 AM.
#13
09-08-2013, 10:11 PM
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Rep Power: 23 As someone with 20" wheels, I will definitely agree that I did it for looks.
I do think that the world has changed dramatically when it comes to rim size and tires.
When I purchased my 20" Victoria Equipment wheels 4+ years ago, there were only 2 tires on the entire market that I could purchase. The side walls of both those brands were too soft and the recommended tire pressure was too low. My first year I had 2 flats on my rears. In addition, the tracking was poor even after balancing and alignment. I believe that people didn't know how to fit and balance low profiles very well initially.
About 3 years ago, there became a much wider number of tire options. I ended up going with General UHP tires (25 and 30 profiles) on all four corners that I had good luck with on my S4 previously. After proper balancing and alignment, I haven't had any problems at all (ie no flats or tracking issues).
Also, the car is much more comfortable to drive with the H&R springs on the 20"s than with the OEM springs and 18" Turbo Twists.
I believe that the reason that 19"s and 20"s come as options on the new 911s is because there have been improvements in the technology of the rims and tires.
I definitely won't disagree with any arguments that the OEM sizes were highly tested and optimized for the 996. I just wanted to give my experience with my 20" wheels.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ictureid=17220
I do think that the world has changed dramatically when it comes to rim size and tires.
When I purchased my 20" Victoria Equipment wheels 4+ years ago, there were only 2 tires on the entire market that I could purchase. The side walls of both those brands were too soft and the recommended tire pressure was too low. My first year I had 2 flats on my rears. In addition, the tracking was poor even after balancing and alignment. I believe that people didn't know how to fit and balance low profiles very well initially.
About 3 years ago, there became a much wider number of tire options. I ended up going with General UHP tires (25 and 30 profiles) on all four corners that I had good luck with on my S4 previously. After proper balancing and alignment, I haven't had any problems at all (ie no flats or tracking issues).
Also, the car is much more comfortable to drive with the H&R springs on the 20"s than with the OEM springs and 18" Turbo Twists.
I believe that the reason that 19"s and 20"s come as options on the new 911s is because there have been improvements in the technology of the rims and tires.
I definitely won't disagree with any arguments that the OEM sizes were highly tested and optimized for the 996. I just wanted to give my experience with my 20" wheels.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ictureid=17220
#14
09-09-2013, 08:25 AM
19" here, 8.5 front 9.5 rear wheels, 245/35 front, 285/30 rear. Offsets are 45 front and 47 rear. Sitting on H&R coilovers at ROW ride height. Rolled the fender lip in the rear just for peace of mind. No rubbing anywhere, no issues, feel better response than the old 18" twisties. Then again I am the furthest thing from a purist.
Not sure about 20's, it would need to ride a little higher to give the same clearances I think. With my setup both front and rear are the same OD at 25.8".
Not sure about 20's, it would need to ride a little higher to give the same clearances I think. With my setup both front and rear are the same OD at 25.8".
#15
09-09-2013, 11:00 AM
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Rep Power: 23 19" here, 8.5 front 9.5 rear wheels, 245/35 front, 285/30 rear. Offsets are 45 front and 47 rear. Sitting on H&R coilovers at ROW ride height. Rolled the fender lip in the rear just for peace of mind. No rubbing anywhere, no issues, feel better response than the old 18" twisties. Then again I am the furthest thing from a purist.
Not sure about 20's, it would need to ride a little higher to give the same clearances I think. With my setup both front and rear are the same OD at 25.8".
Not sure about 20's, it would need to ride a little higher to give the same clearances I think. With my setup both front and rear are the same OD at 25.8".
Do you have any direct side profile shots?