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You'll not get 11's on the back without some arch mods unless you're prepared to run the car higher and with some fairly big camber numbers.
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For reference, if it's any help, on a mk2 GT3 I run the following with BBS LM wheels:
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If you're running Mk2 6 pot calipers on the front, you won't be able to remove the OE wheel spacers to gain more arch clearance.
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Hi all,
maybe one of you can answer my question: I want to purchase a set of BBS E88 for my 996GT3 MK1 but in what size? 8,5 x 18 ET 45 or 9 x 18 ET 50 both with 235 tyres for the front and 11 x 18 ET 63 with 295 for the back , will that fit? I don't want to roll the fenders.
Hope someone can help me out.
Edited by EricNL on Saturday 11th April 17:32
Edited by EricNL on Saturday 11th April 17:33
Drop DAB964 off here a PM, I've helped him bolt a set of E88's onto his Mk1 today. He'll be able to give you the specs of his wheels (8.5 X 18 and 10.5 X 18 IIRC) not sure about the ETs, but DAB should have them to hand.
You'll not get 11's on the back without some arch mods unless you're prepared to run the car higher and with some fairly big camber numbers. Note too that if you're planning on running Cup 2's in the sizes you've stated, they're very square shouldered and wide section compared to the equivalent PS2, SS, Continental etc.
If you're running Mk2 6 pot calipers on the front, you won't be able to remove the OE wheel spacers to gain more arch clearance.
Here's mine on 9 & 11 LM's, the rear arches have been heavily "massaged". :
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Edited by Slippydiff on Sunday 12th April 00:48
My BBS E88 rims are 8.5 x 18 front and 10.5 x 18 rear, the offsets are not stamped in to wheels however I was advised by Gert at Carnewal that they were ET40 front and ET52 rear. My arches are not rolled and the wheels fit perfectly with the OEM spacers removed.
For reference, if it's any help, on a mk2 GT3 I run the following with BBS LM wheels:
9x18 ET50 at the front
11x18 ET56 at the rear
The fronts have 7mm spacers to clear the brake callipers
LaSource said:
For reference, if it's any help, on a mk2 GT3 I run the following with BBS LM wheels:
9x18 ET50 at the front
11x18 ET56 at the rear
The fronts have 7mm spacers to clear the brake callipers
The LM's in Porsche fitment in those widths are only available with those offsets.
I want to buy them through Carnewal but have to decide on the color first: silver or gold.
I like the centers in gold but I'm afraid it looks a bit over the top on a yellow car.
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