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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Max Wheel Width and Offset on Narrow Body?

What's the most aggressive (i.e. widest) width and maximum offset you guys have done to a narrow body 996 without rubbing? I'd like to hear some of your experiences, and pictures would be nice too. I've seen some pretty wide lips on narrow bodies. Who's got the most aggressive setup?
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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That's just about as wide as I have heard. I thought that 10.5" was as wide as you could go on the narrow bodies. What about the size/offset on the front set?
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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19x11 ET56. anything beyond that the fenders need to be rolled.
 
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Originally Posted by 20C4S
-I have done a 19 x 11.0 et 62 a bunch of times with ZERO clearance issues. As far as lip depth goes, that is going to depend on the center(star) design.
A center design with spokes the contour inward will allow a wider lip.

-19x11 ET56. anything beyond that the fenders need to be rolled.
These findings conflict w/ one another..
 
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Originally Posted by delirium
These findings conflict w/ one another..
True, although a 6mm difference is pretty small. I believe variations in the width and profile of the tire would be more of a determining factor for rubbing. I guess I would go with the smaller offset just in case.
 
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Originally Posted by delirium
These findings conflict w/ one another..
calicolin asked, ''What's the most aggressive...'' i answered what i think was appropriate to the question. u quoted my reply from another thread with different question. of course if ET52 works then ET62 is not gonna be an issue since ET62 is less aggressive.

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the 6mm difference is not so small for Porsche. everything is precise. i didn't tell u the most aggressive offset we've done which is 19 x 11 ET52 with 315/25-19. the fenders need to rolled as i said above. the ET56 is what i choose to build for custom wheel like HRE with 305/25-19 tire. u're safe with ET62. the rear camber will be another factor as well.
 
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the rear camber will be off w/ a wider wheel even if the car isnt lowered?
 
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Originally Posted by delirium
the rear camber will be off w/ a wider wheel even if the car isnt lowered?
no but there's no way of knowing what's on the car now until someone check the alignment.
 
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