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badbox Newbie
Joined: 31 Oct 2017 Posts: 49
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:00 am Post subject: 991 20" alloys on a 997
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Merry Christmas all
Will genuine 991 20" alloys fit on a 997.
Has anyone tried this? any pics welcomed _________________ Targa 4S 997.2 PDK
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Jamie_c Newbie
Joined: 11 Nov 2014 Posts: 31 Location: Leeds
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:44 am Post subject:
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Yes they fit, I have genuine 991 4S wheels on my 997 4S. You do have to sacrifice some comfort though as you'll need a little bit smaller side wall than the 19's.
I had to do quite a lot of research into it when I bought these 3 years ago because you have to keep the rolling radious front to rear ratio within a few percent or it can cause problems for four wheel drive cars.
I'll have a look at my offsets and tire sizes as I can't remember exactly what they are off the top of my head. Fronts fit fine but the back needed a 15mm spacer.
Hopefully I can attach a photo.. _________________ 997.2 Carrera 4S, Basalt Black, Sand Beige, SharkWerks Bypass, 20" Satin Platinum Carrera S III Wheels
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boardingnath997 Trainee
Joined: 28 Sep 2016 Posts: 55
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 11:59 am Post subject:
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That looks fantastic! Great job. I’ve got a crush on the 991 GTS centrelock wheels, but those run a close second
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APL911 Monza
Joined: 15 Aug 2017 Posts: 233
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:15 pm Post subject:
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That is stunning.
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911UK Porsche Community


Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9500 Location: 911UK
1997 Porsche 993 Carrera 2
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Seventy Seven Suzuka

Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 1130 Location: Kent
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 6:33 pm Post subject:
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That looks fab Jamie! _________________ Current:
997.2 C2S, Meteor Grey, PDK (with paddles), PSE, Sports Chrono, etc.... (2009)
Range Rover Evoque, Dynamic Lux, Black (2015)
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Isoproturon Monza
Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Posts: 238 Location: East Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:28 pm Post subject:
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Have them on my 997.1 C2s, and about to sell them when I get some GT3 wheels ordered. _________________ Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8 Coupe
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Scholester Österreich
Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Posts: 966 Location: South West
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 9:00 pm Post subject:
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Isoproturon wrote: | Have them on my 997.1 C2s, and about to sell them when I get some GT3 wheels ordered. |
Your car looks extremely handsome just as it is.
Save yourself a heap of money then spend it on a nice classic Vespa / Lambretta - even if it is just to hang on the wall  _________________ 997.1 Turbo Coupe, manual, black/black. 29k miles under its belt.
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Isoproturon Monza
Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Posts: 238 Location: East Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 9:02 pm Post subject:
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Scholester wrote: | Isoproturon wrote: | Have them on my 997.1 C2s, and about to sell them when I get some GT3 wheels ordered. |
Your car looks extremely handsome just as it is.
Save yourself a heap of money then spend it on a nice classic Vespa / Lambretta - even if it is just to hang on the wall  |
Ha ha, thanks! Just fancy some smaller, wider wheels. I havd always liked the GT3 design. _________________ Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8 Coupe
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Phil 997 Donnington


Joined: 05 Dec 2015 Posts: 12376 Location: Bournemouth,Dorset
2009 Porsche 997 Carrera 4S
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Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:05 pm Post subject:
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lovely pics of 20" on a 997 , great to see . I was always told it really make the ride harsh ,how do you guys find it and did either of you need to roll the arches
and did you lower the car or keep it stock height  _________________ 911 Owners,Some Invest In The Future,
Others Enjoy The Moment Today.
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Isoproturon Monza
Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Posts: 238 Location: East Yorkshire
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Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:31 pm Post subject:
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Phil 997 wrote: | lovely pics of 20" on a 997 , great to see . I was always told it really make the ride harsh ,how do you guys find it and did either of you need to roll the arches
and did you lower the car or keep it stock height  |
My red one above had them fitted when I bought it and I was surprised that the ride was pretty good, having previously had a 996 Carrera, 996 Turbo and a 986 Boxster to compare it with. I then had it lowered on H&R springs and fitted spacers and it still rides quite well, similar stiffness to the Turbo. Even lowered, no arch rolling and no catching. _________________ Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8 Coupe
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Phil 997 Donnington


Joined: 05 Dec 2015 Posts: 12376 Location: Bournemouth,Dorset
2009 Porsche 997 Carrera 4S
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Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:49 pm Post subject:
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Isoproturon wrote: | Phil 997 wrote: | lovely pics of 20" on a 997 , great to see . I was always told it really make the ride harsh ,how do you guys find it and did either of you need to roll the arches
and did you lower the car or keep it stock height  |
My red one above had them fitted when I bought it and I was surprised that the ride was pretty good, having previously had a 996 Carrera, 996 Turbo and a 986 Boxster to compare it with. I then had it lowered on H&R springs and fitted spacers and it still rides quite well, similar stiffness to the Turbo. Even lowered, no arch rolling and no catching. |
Thanks mate for the info good to hear first hand _________________ 911 Owners,Some Invest In The Future,
Others Enjoy The Moment Today.
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Isoproturon Monza
Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Posts: 238 Location: East Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:02 pm Post subject:
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Jamie_c wrote: | Yes they fit, I have genuine 991 4S wheels on my 997 4S. You do have to sacrifice some comfort though as you'll need a little bit smaller side wall than the 19's.
I had to do quite a lot of research into it when I bought these 3 years ago because you have to keep the rolling radious front to rear ratio within a few percent or it can cause problems for four wheel drive cars.
I'll have a look at my offsets and tire sizes as I can't remember exactly what they are off the top of my head. Fronts fit fine but the back needed a 15mm spacer.
Hopefully I can attach a photo.. |
Hi, out of interest, what size tyres are those? _________________ Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8 Coupe
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Frenchmeister Suzuka

Joined: 24 Feb 2014 Posts: 1159 Location: Beautiful Cumbria.
2004 Porsche 997 Carrera 2S
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:13 pm Post subject:
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Both, look great on those wheels. _________________ 997 Carrera 2S 54 Arctic Silver
944 Turbo S 88 Solid Black
BMW X3 2.0D M Sport 06 Silver Grey
BMW E46 330i touring M Sport 05 Imola Red 2
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HSC911 Reims

Joined: 23 Jul 2014 Posts: 4061 Location: Bedford
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:52 am Post subject:
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Missed this one
All I can say is WOW
The 997 should have come with those wheels
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MaxA Österreich
Joined: 11 Oct 2015 Posts: 980 Location: Helsinki
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:27 am Post subject:
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The 991 rim is lovely. Any idea about the weight of the 20" compared to the stock 997 jobs? _________________ 2010 997.2 in Finnish spec: 4S, white over blue, Nokian studded tyres, always filthy.
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easternjets Barcelona
Joined: 29 Apr 2016 Posts: 1444 Location: Darlington
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:42 am Post subject:
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I wanted to do this on my Turbo G/2, even found some genuine Panamera wheels that are the 20" version of the Turbo wheels for sale but when I came on here and asked for input I was pilloried for even considering it!
Strange how opinions change in a matter of months  _________________ 997 Turbo Gen 2
997 Turbo Tiptronic S
Porsche 968 Coupe 1992
Porsche 928 S4
Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera 1985
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MaxA Österreich
Joined: 11 Oct 2015 Posts: 980 Location: Helsinki
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:08 pm Post subject:
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easternjets wrote: | I wanted to do this on my Turbo G/2, even found some genuine Panamera wheels that are the 20" version of the Turbo wheels for sale but when I came on here and asked for input I was pilloried for even considering it!
Strange how opinions change in a matter of months  |
You need to walk your own path my friend.
That being said, I wouldn't be entirely sure I'd want big heavy reinforced SUV rims on my 997. Not that I've seen what you have in mind, or have any idea if they're reinforced, but when we've sourced aftermarket winter rims for the Discovery's they've needed TUV approval to be allowed. _________________ 2010 997.2 in Finnish spec: 4S, white over blue, Nokian studded tyres, always filthy.
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HSC911 Reims

Joined: 23 Jul 2014 Posts: 4061 Location: Bedford
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:14 pm Post subject:
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easternjets wrote: | I wanted to do this on my Turbo G/2, even found some genuine Panamera wheels that are the 20" version of the Turbo wheels for sale but when I came on here and asked for input I was pilloried for even considering it!
Strange how opinions change in a matter of months  |
Probably more to do with the fact that they were Cayenne/Panamera wheels and not 997 20" wheels, I am pretty sure there is a difference
I wouldn't be putting 19" Cayenne wheels on my 996T so don't be offended, lost in translation i'd say
20's are on a 997!
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easternjets Barcelona
Joined: 29 Apr 2016 Posts: 1444 Location: Darlington
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:35 pm Post subject:
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You need to walk your own path my friend. Dont know
That being said, I wouldn't be entirely sure I'd want big heavy reinforced SUV rims on my 997. Not that I've seen what you have in mind, or have any idea if they're reinforced, but when we've sourced aftermarket winter rims for the Discovery's they've needed TUV approval to be allowed.
Think your getting your Panameras and Cayennes mixed up, they were Panamera rims which are identical to Gen 2 Turbo wheels but 20". _________________ 997 Turbo Gen 2
997 Turbo Tiptronic S
Porsche 968 Coupe 1992
Porsche 928 S4
Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera 1985
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