What Are The Best Wheel Upgrades For The Porsche 996?
Ever since the 996 stole automotive headlines Internationally – for better or for worse – with its public release back in 1998, it has fast become one of Porsche’s best-selling models – it’s even benefitted from a recent reinvigorated upsurge in interest to little surprise.
With a more than capable spec and an aesthetic that many adore (despite it notoriously being a bit “marmite”), alongside a price tag that’s more affordable than similar models, it’s relatively easy to deduce why so many Porsche enthusiasts are still so heavily infatuated with this 911 that is now over two decades old.
Regardless of if you’re a seasoned Porsche 996 owner, or if you have a budding curiosity about the models, one thing that is almost unanimously agreed upon in the community is that wheel upgrades are one of the first aesthetical changes you should make to one of these vehicles.
Alongside the fact that wheel upgrades, in general, are a fantastic way to boost a car’s looks with some added personality, every stock Porsche 996 variant came off the shelf with relatively basic and uninspiring wheels – this, in turn, makes improving the factory 996 wheels an absolute no-brainer.
With forums Worldwide ardently discussing Porsche 996 wheel upgrades, we thought we would pitch in with some of our takes on the best, and most popular, wheel upgrades for these models.
17″ Style 548 Fuchs RSR Style Alloy Wheels 7.0J and 9.0J For Porsche Car
SET OF 4 Wheels. Front 7.0J ET55 & Rear 9.0J ET55
Replica replacement Fuchs style wheels.
RSR Look with POLISHED outer rim.
Please note centre caps might require to be fitted with double-sided tape for a better fit.
Recommend Tyres size:
7.0J = 205/55/17
9.0J = 245/4017 or 255/40/17
If you purchase a “Wheel and Tyre package” we will build up and balance the wheels free of charge.
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17″ Style 548 Fuchs Style Alloy Wheels 7.0J and 9.0J For Porsche Car
SET OF 4 Wheels. Front 7.0J ET55 & Rear 9.0J ET55
Replica replacement Fuchs style wheels.
RSR Look with POLISHED outer rim.
Price is for a SET OF 4
Please note centre caps might require to be fitted with double-sided tape for a better fit.
Recommend Tyres size:
7.0J = 205/55/17
9.0J = 245/4017 or 255/40/17
If you purchase a “Wheel and Tyre package” we will build up and balance the wheels free of charge.
You can shop them here.
18″ Fuchs Alloy Wheels SET OF 4 in Black 8.0J & 10J For Porsche Car
The FUCHS wheel® is available in 18-inch 8.0J ET52 x 18 inches and 10J ET65 x 18 inch
Front Axle – 8.0J ET52 x 18 Weight 8.20Kg
Rear Axle – 10J ET65 x 18 Weight 8.80Kg
Wheel caps not included
Finish – Polished and black satin gloss anodized wheel.
The link between the Porsche driver and FUCHS wheels® dates back to the 60s when all Porsche models were fitted with 15 and 16-inch versions of this extremely light and yet strong wheel. Now, just as then, there is only one genuine Porsche wheel, the FUCHS wheel®.
The newest generation of Porsche sports cars still attracts as much interest as ever, reason enough for us once again to design a FUCHS wheel which has its roots in the original design and history but reflects today’s trend for larger wheels which fill the wheel arches and are both lightweight and strong.
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18″ Fuchs Alloy Wheels SET OF 4 in Silver 8.0J & 10J For Porsche Car
The FUCHS wheel® is available in 18-inch 8.0J ET52 x 18 inches and 10J ET65 x 18 inch
Front Axle – 8.0J ET52 x 18 Weight 8.20Kg
Rear Axle – 10J ET65 x 18 Weight 8.80Kg
Wheel caps not included
Finish – RSR Polished and black satin gloss anodized wheel.
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18″ KT2 Split Rim Look Alloy Wheels – Silver finish Porsche PCD5/130
18″ KT2 Split Rim Look Alloy Wheels – Silver finish Porsche PCD5/130 SET OF 4
Fronts wheels 8.5J ET52
Rear wheels 9.5J ET52
The KT2 wheel has been designed to fit all models of Porsche fitted with ABS and is TUV Approved
It can also be fitted to SC, 3.2 and 930 Turbo 1 widebody 996/997 with the use of wheel spacers, please call for detailed information and specs on spacers required.
The KT2 wheels also take the OE Porsche-sized Centre Caps.
The prices quoted are for a SET of 4 wheels.
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18″ KT2 Split Rim Look Alloy Wheels – Black Centre finish Porsche PCD5/130
Set of 4 KT2 Keskin Alloy Wheels split rim look
Fronts wheels 8.5J ET52
Rear wheels 9.5J ET52
The KT2 Keskin wheel has been designed to fit all models of Porsche fitted with ABS and is TUV Approved
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18″ GT3 wheel Original Porsche for Porsche 996
Original Porsche 18″ GT3 wheel. PRICE IS EACH
Wheel dimensions (offset (ET) in mm):
Front: 8J x 18 ET 50
Rear: 11J x 18 ET 45
Fits:
Porsche 996 Carrera 4S / Cabriolet (2004 and 2005)
Porsche 996 Turbo / Cabriolet (2004 and 2005)
Porsche 996 Turbo S /Cabriolet (2004 and 2005)
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18″ SportTechno wheel Original Porsche for Porsche 996
Original Porsche 18″ SportTechno wheel. PRICE IS EACH
Wheel dimensions (offset (ET) in mm):
Front: 8J x 18 ET 50
Rear: 11J x 18 ET 63
Fits:
Porsche 996 (2002 to 2005)
Note:
FRONT: On the 996 Carrera until 07/2001, it’s necessary to rework the wheelhouse seams and obtain type approval.
FRONT & REAR: Only in conjunction with 17-mm spacers on the 996 Carrera 4S/Cabriolet, 996 Turbo/Cabriolet and 996 Turbo S/Cabriolet.
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18″ Style 50X Alloy wheels for Porsche Cars
Original Porsche 18″ GT3 wheel. PRICE IS EACH
Wheel dimensions (offset (ET) in mm):
Front: 8J x 18 ET 50
Rear: 11J x 18 ET 45
Fits:
Porsche 996 Carrera 4S / Cabriolet (2004 and 2005)
Porsche 996 Turbo / Cabriolet (2004 and 2005)
Porsche 996 Turbo S /Cabriolet (2004 and 2005)
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