Good Morning Everyone,
i was interested in buying winter rims and tires from a gentleman. and i wasnt sure if they would fit so i would figure who better to ask than my fellow porsche drivers.

What i have
2008 C2 Coupe

Rims and Tires
2 Dunlop Sp Winter Sport M2 205/50 R17 89H M +S Tires
2 Dunlop Sp Winter Sport M2 225/45 R17 91H M + S Tires

when i spoke to my dealer porsche of roslyn, the parts department told me that it definately wouldnt fit, and that you shouldnt put 996 rims on a 997, but you could put 997 rims on a 996, or that i may need spacers, is there any truth to all of this?
i just wanted to thank everyone for all of their help and advice in advance,
Steven

 

I wouldn't do it, 17" wheels are small. I would be surprised if they even fit over the brakes.

I would find a set of used 997 18" wheels and mount winter tires on those.

 

thank you very much

 

17" will fit C2's if sized correctly, width and offsets are not listed. Your tire sizes are a bit off. I'm presuming your rears are 255 and not 225 as listed. Ideal tire sizes are 215/50 17 and 255/45 17.

Check out my 997 snow thread in wheels/tires and feel free to call me if any questions.

 

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tire-rack.html

 

^ well there you go!

I would not go with 17's though, it is pretty easy to find an inexpensive set of takeoff 18" 997 wheels.

 

Long Island Winter = '06 BMW X5

 

Are you still looking for a set of wheels? I have a set of powder coated lobster forks in 19's (OEM) with tires (7,500 miles left on them) and doing it for $1,250 shipped with H&R spacers, center caps, and lugs. Let me know if you're interested.