Narrow Body wheels vs. Wide Body wheels
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An 11" 52mm offset rear wheel will stick out 15 mm further than the stock 67 mm offset wheel which is standard for a narrow body 997. An 11.5" wheel with 52mm offset would stick out another 1/4". I always suggest discussing these issues with Wheel Enhancement folks, as they know how far it is safe to go with more aggressive offsets.
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Sorry to dig up this old thread but this is the closest match to the question I searched for.
I have been contemplating getting some Victor-Porsche brand wheels for my narrow body 997 but they seem to come with VERY aggressive offsets considering they are specifically designed for the 911:
The 11" rear rim from Victor for the narrow body comes with a 52mm offset - this is only 1mm "narrower" than putting a stock wide-body wheel on a narrow body car. (Stock Porsche wide body wheels have a 51mm offset.)
For reference: the 11" rear for the wide-body from Victor comes with a 25mm offset (I'm not just reading the wrong line. I think).
My car is not lowered if that makes any difference. The price is what attracted me to the Victor wheels, but will a 52mm offset really fit my narrow body 997? I would think it must since my searches did not yield any complaints about the Victor brand - except for the weight - which I cannot find the spec for.
Does someone have Victor wheels on their car? (A picture would be awesome)
Maybe if the economy stabilizes by spring I'll get the HREs I really want instead, but that's a lot of cash.
Thanks for any info.
I have been contemplating getting some Victor-Porsche brand wheels for my narrow body 997 but they seem to come with VERY aggressive offsets considering they are specifically designed for the 911:
The 11" rear rim from Victor for the narrow body comes with a 52mm offset - this is only 1mm "narrower" than putting a stock wide-body wheel on a narrow body car. (Stock Porsche wide body wheels have a 51mm offset.)
For reference: the 11" rear for the wide-body from Victor comes with a 25mm offset (I'm not just reading the wrong line. I think).
My car is not lowered if that makes any difference. The price is what attracted me to the Victor wheels, but will a 52mm offset really fit my narrow body 997? I would think it must since my searches did not yield any complaints about the Victor brand - except for the weight - which I cannot find the spec for.
Does someone have Victor wheels on their car? (A picture would be awesome)
Maybe if the economy stabilizes by spring I'll get the HREs I really want instead, but that's a lot of cash.
Thanks for any info.
The Victor wheel in 19 x 11 with offset 52mm should fit the C2/C2S. It will be flushed with the fender. I had 15mm spacers on my Carrera Classics @ 52mm and this is what I noticed. I now have the Kinesis F110 with a 58mm and it's slightly less flushed with the fender.
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Thanks Kaz,
I don't suppose you have a picture of that? I was wondering if WB wheels would really fit. A local guy put some aftermarket wheels on his C4S and is offering his stock "classic" rims at a reasonable price. I like those too.
Thanks.
I don't suppose you have a picture of that? I was wondering if WB wheels would really fit. A local guy put some aftermarket wheels on his C4S and is offering his stock "classic" rims at a reasonable price. I like those too.
Thanks.
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Here ya go... scroll down to see my posted pics.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/997/141399-will-turbo-wheels-fit-my-c2s.html#post2133659
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/997/141399-will-turbo-wheels-fit-my-c2s.html#post2133659
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if im not mistaken, i remember reading on this forum of a guy with a 997S (narrow body) who put the RS wheels on his car. normally the RS wheels comes with a 10mm spacer on the rear, but he just put on the RS wheel with no spacer. here's the link 
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ing-along.html
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ing-along.html
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Thanks for the replies, photos and links. This opens up a few more options as to what I want for wheels....
I have some time now (until my car comes out of hibernation in spring) to try to make a decision. Don't know if that is good or bad. I'd really rather just be driving it.
J
I have some time now (until my car comes out of hibernation in spring) to try to make a decision. Don't know if that is good or bad. I'd really rather just be driving it.
J
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997 Narrow Body Offset vs Wide Body Offset
Can someone please help me confirm the offset for a narrow body vs wide body 997?
I am told the Turbo wheel for a wide body is 51 and the narrow body is 67
Is this correct?
I am told the Turbo wheel for a wide body is 51 and the narrow body is 67
Is this correct?
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Yes. A wide body rear wheel will stick out an additional 16mm from a stock narrow body rear wheel.
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