TURBO/TECHNOLOGY WHEELS

[davidcross]

Just a quickie, ive a 993 C4 that has 17" technology wheels that i actually like but wud prefer 18" either turbo or technology wheels. Am i able to fit these larger wheels without having to use spacers or anything??? tks ps my car isnt a c2s or c4s widebody

 

[D Ward]

hi,yes u can fit 18" wheels straight on,just make sure u get wheels with the right offset.its worth noting if your car is a 95 or before coup car,you will need to fit a transverce support bracket across the steering rack mounting points,its available along with the longer bolts also needed from your official porsche center.

 

[davidcross]

tk you although i hadnt heard of the strut brace part beofre. my car is a 95 model

 

[D Ward]

no prob,sounds like u will need the transvere strut,its not hard to fit,there is different part number for left and right hand drive cars.its explained in detail in the TSB bullitins that porsche issue regarding fitment of 18" wheels to 993s,your'll find porsche TSB's if u do an internet search,and your probly find more details about it all on the various forums,cheers

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[davidcross]

tks again. Does everyone that buys 18" wheels fit these do u think?

 

[Alan Woods]

David I have Turbo Technology 18" wheels, refurbed, on my 95 car with new Pirellis. I am now looking for 17" Cup 2 wheels for it so these may be up for sale soon.
Alan

 

[gresley]

Alan

Am looking for a set of genuine i.e. hollow spoke 18" wheels.

Any idea of when available and what price ? Mail me direct if you wish.

Apologies for hi jacking the thread.

Andrew W.

 

[davidcross]

Hi Allan, that wud be great. Pls let me know when. Also why r u switching to 17"?????

 

[Alan Woods]

Hi Andrew
Mine aren't hollow spokes.
Alan

 

[gresley]

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[Alan Woods]

Hi Allan, that wud be great. Pls let me know when. Also why r u switching to 17"?????

TBH the 18's handle fine not too harsh, minimal bump-steer, I just want to get the car back to original, amber lenses, original radio etc, but not as far 16"s - that's the flaw in my logic!

 

[davidcross]

Alan, did u get my PM?? tksd

 

[D Ward]

ORIGINAL: davidcross

tks again. Does everyone that buys 18" wheels fit these do u think?

dont really know.i would think it quite a good idea to fit it and i would if i was fitting 18" wheels to an early 993, its not hard to fit,but its up to you at the end of the day.
But porsche do recommend it to be fitted,due to the extra strain of fitting 18" wheels to a car they only designed with a max of 17" wheels in mind,a thing that porsche only rectifed on later 993s to allow 18" wheels to be fitted without the need to retro fit the transverse brace.
Its worth also noting that Porsche dont reccomend the fitting of 18" wheels to any 993 targas,whatever the model year

 

[davidcross]

Maybe its a better idea just to get the 17" Techno alloys i hae refurbed properly

 

[D Ward]

hope i not put u off getting the 18" on,but thought it better to make u aware of the fitting of larger wheels to earlier 993s issue,so u can make an informed decision on whats best to do .but would say it really is an easy job to fit the transverse brace and 18" wheels do look good on 993s
,cheers

 

[Porker993]

18s certainly look good on a 993, but I would keep my 17s as well in case I got a fit of originality at some point.

 

[davidcross]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1659027.htm wud these fit my narrow bodied car??

 

[D Ward]

yes that fine they will go straight on,et 65 on the back is correct,and et 50 seven and a half inch on the front,you can also have et 52 eight inch on the front,just something to bear in mind if your looking at any other wheels as well,cheers

 

[davidcross]

Tks

 

[davidcross]

right, so if i buy these wheels what are tyres going to cost me for all corners, refurb them and fit whatever else i have to fit for them to hadle as it shud??