19" wheels on a 996
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I think this set of 19"'s were the best looking wheels I ever had on my car. The fittment and offsets were perfect.
However, the car did not agree.
If you never drive your car agressively or on a track, you would probably think they were great.
However, when pushed hard, the traction control system totally freaked out. It was very disconcerting when it locked up one of the front brakes when going into a corner.
I sold them to a guy with a 996 Turbo, and he said the same thing. he sold them and went back to 18"'s.
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However, the car did not agree.
If you never drive your car agressively or on a track, you would probably think they were great.
However, when pushed hard, the traction control system totally freaked out. It was very disconcerting when it locked up one of the front brakes when going into a corner.
I sold them to a guy with a 996 Turbo, and he said the same thing. he sold them and went back to 18"'s.
JMO - YMMV
When I moved to the 19", I tried to put 295s in the rear, but it was just too tight of a fit Ended up putting 285s and I am happy with the results
I didn't have to roll the fenders
Ended up putting 285s and I am happy with the results I didn't have to roll the fenders
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sounds like you need wheels with the proper offset. Lifting a car is not really logical :/
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They are but tire cost is bonkers and as you said 996 no happy happy.
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You know, it's really hard to tell from your photos if the tire protrudes further than the outer edge of the fender. With my tires/wheels, the outer edge of the wheel is almost flush with the outer edge of the fender. The sidewall of the tire is almost flush with the fender but the tread is inside the lip of the fender. I really liked the wheels and didn't want to have to return them, couldn't anyway because tires were mounted, so I rolled the fenders. No rubbing issues and I was able to keep the tires/wheels. The ride is not that harsh but it's a sports car, it's not supposed to feel like you're sitting in your living room. JMO
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