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Old 04-16-2019, 10:26 PM
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i am wondering if these will properly fit a 981

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981?

These should be pretty close, but a test fit is always recommended.

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Like Ed says a test fit would be good. What were they used on?

The rears are wider then stock (9.5 et 45). With that offset/width they will move inward and outward when compared to the stock rims. There are some web wheel offset calculators that you can plug the numbers too and see the difference.
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Like Ed says a test fit would be good. What were they used on?

The rears are wider then stock (9.5 et 45). With that offset/width they will move inward and outward when compared to the stock rims. There are some web wheel offset calculators that you can plug the numbers too and see the difference.
To add to this: Suncoast is advertising GT4 rear wheels as direct fitments for the 981. The GT4 rears are 20x11 et 50. So, unless there's something that would prevent 19" wheels from fitting back there, they otherwise match the dimensions of these wheels.

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if go 18” cheaper tyres and more options
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i found this guide, does it seem right for a 981?

paul at radial tire suggested i could go with 18s as well

https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide
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they have since sent me photos of them on a 987 cayman, says they should fit no problem

paul has even suggested 18s so has fumes

18s would be cheaper than 19s, but i don't fully understand the pros and cons otherwise

i would like to had something together for pitt race, i don't want to be running on brand new stock oem 20 inch p-zeros!

so i was looking for used 19s
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18’s. Lighter, cheaper, more sidewall. I have OZ Racing 18’s from TireRack. They have held up well so far.
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Plus TireRack will mount new tires on the rims and ship them in a couple days.
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what are good online sources for track wheels?

besides tire rack
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