I bought a set of Carrera S II wheels on ebay. The description stated they came off a 2010 997 C2 coupe. I received the wheels today and they were pristine as described. I had them mounted and balanced and then I noticed that they set just outside of flush with my fender. First thought was that it just looked a little different than my lobsters offset. I drove the car home and took a close look at wheel offsets that is stamped on inside of rims. The rears are 51mm offset which according to Porsche is the size for the Carrera 4. Am I going to have to send these back? My car is not lowered, but am I going to have any issues with clearance? I have not contacted the seller yet. The auction description went on to say that the Porsche dealer said that the wheels will fit both narrow body and wide bodies. I can live with the offset as long as no harm will be done. I'll be happy to post some photos for opinions.

 

Here are a couple photos

 

Carrera 4 is a narrow body. You will be fine

 

Wrong, C4 is a WB

NB is C2, C2S, and GT3 (non RS)

To the OP your car should be OK, it comes down to what you like. If it were me, I would send them back.

 

That looks about the same as NB wheels with 15mm spacers, which a lot of us ( myself included) run. I dont think youll have problems, but if they were sold to you as C2 NB wheels, well, you didnt really get what you were suppossed to receive.

 

ok.........captain obvious...

 

Thanks for the replies. I feel better. I really don't mind the look, its growing on me. I just want to be sure that it won't create any problems. I checked with a straight edge against the wheel and it's exactly flush with the fender lip. After looking through other threads regarding wheels and fitment I am seeing many that look even more offset to the point it looks like it could easily hit the fender. Especially the ones that have been lowered.

The seller didn't misrepresent the auction. He listed the part #'s and offsets for front and rear. All I saw was Will Fit Narrow Body 997. Stupid tax. I guess I am wanting a bunch of you to say they look fine, no need to worry.

 

Negative Rep for you!

My Christmas present to you!

 

They look fine but you should get spacers to bring the front wheels to flush as well. It will look better in my opinion.

 

Good, got this great new car. It is wicked fast and handles so nice!

How does your 525 drive? I know you don't drive the C4 so I won't ask!

 

lol........honestly the 5 is the wifes.....and i think i drive that more then the c4.....wtf is wrong with that picture?

i think i will do some more mods over the winter....not sure which ones, but something......

do u really feel a big difference from the Cs?

 

Absolutely, this car is incredible. It is better then the C2S in every way...except the audio system.

 

Looks fine. I would not worry about it. Just sticks out a few MM's! Wheels look great though.

 

They look fine. No need to worry.