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Widest width of wheels possible on the C4S?

Old Jan 11, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Widest width of wheels possible on the C4S?

I am looking to order a set of (probably iforged) wheels for the '03 C4S.

I have one goal in mind, to go as WIDE as possible on the rear. I would not mind rolling my fenders if need be.

Anybody?

19x12 possible?
 
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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You can do 12s but it will dependant upon the offset and whether or not you're willing to roll the fenders (if you're lowered) and/or if you don't mind the occasional rubbing of "already massaged" inner fender liners
 
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Thanks sharkster.

I guess someone from iforged could probably help me find the right offsets?


BTW, I have a pic of your car that I have kept for a couple years I think.

Was taken in a parking lot, kenisis wheels, dark tint..

I must say, I absolutely love the look of the exhaust you had. It was quad tip and they were darkened to match the wheels almost. Is this exhaust available for the C4s?

I am looking for an exhaust. If not that, I am going to look for a Ti exhaust.
 
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when i ordered mine, i was told that 12in for the rear was possible. obviously there may be some adjustment needed for the offset.

i know that "johnfromjersy" here also had a set of DPE on 12".
 
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We have done both 11 and 12 on the C4s. It all depends on which tire you plan on running. I recommend 12's on the rear with the Michellin 315/25/19. We offer 5" rear lips. You can contact any of the iForged dealers to help you out that advertise on this site to help you out with your wheel fitments

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Originally posted by RWDRIFTC2
We have done both 11 and 12 on the C4s. It all depends on which tire you plan on running. I recommend 12's on the rear with the Michellin 315/25/19. We offer 5" rear lips. You can contact any of the iForged dealers to help you out that advertise on this site to help you out with your wheel fitments

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Thanks! Music to my ears.
 
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While we are on the subject will 305's fit on 11'sx18 on a C4S and not rub without rolling the fenders? It is stock suspension. Thanks in advance, Will
 
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I got 12's and it looks really agressive, I love it. . .
 
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Originally posted by Rodis
I got 12's and it looks really agressive, I love it. . .
How about a nice wide angle, rear shot?
 
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On a lot of cars, upsizing rears make sense for that agressive look. But a porsche esp. a C4S already has wheel and tire sizes most other-make tuners dream about.

On a turbo which is stupid fast anyways, it doesnt matter as much, but a C4S more weight from wheels and tires is probably the last thing you want.
 
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i know it is possible to run 12.5 x 19's at the back. NC Forged is the company that makes the wheels. With the 12.5's you also get a 6 inch lip which is the deepest lip available for the C4s. I went with the 11 x 19's at the back with a 315/25 tire. It saves some weight and you also get a 5 inch lip which really adds to the aggressiveness. personally the extra 1-1.5 inches really isn't worth it with the extra weigh it adds in my opinion.
 
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hAD 19X12 with 315's on my 05 C4S, no rubbing, at all. They came off of a GT2. My C4S had h and r lowering springs as well
 

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