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Aug 19, 2008 | 01:46 PM

VTBigYellow

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Will these offsets work for an 02 NB

18x8.5" ET+56mm for the front. 18x10" ET+65mm

They came off of an NB 997. Thanks!

Aug 20, 2008 | 06:22 PM

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yes, will fit. but you may want to go with different tire sizing to keep overall diameter as close to stock as possible, maybe drop to a 25 profile in the rear. talk to Damon @ TireRack or search 996 forum, a lot of posts on this subject..

BTW I have a set of really nice Imola forged 19" wheels FS for $600 which will fit your car perfectly- would look sick with painted centers. Look in the parts for sale forum section.

Sep 2, 2008 | 05:01 PM

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I believe the 997 10" OEM rear are 57et not 65.

Front offset probably require a spacer. Rear would fit just fine.

Sep 2, 2008 | 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by p0rsch3

yes, will fit. but you may want to go with different tire sizing to keep overall diameter as close to stock as possible---

Try this: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Sep 2, 2008 | 05:51 PM

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On my 99 NB I used a front 7.5 "with 50 offset and 7mm spacer with 225/40/18 and the rear 10" with 65 offset and 15mm spacer with 265/35/18. No fittiment or rubbing isses.