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The 1999-2004 Porsche 911 narrowbody Carrera including Carrera 2, Carrera 4 and Targa models. Fitment is nearly identical throughout all models. The 99-01’ 996.1 Carrera may require the rear fenders to be rolled in some applications to prevent rubbing, as these cars did not come with rolled rear fenders from the factory.
| Bolt Pattern | Thread Pitch | Lug Seat | Center Bore |
| 5x130mm | M14x1.5mm | R14 Ball Seat | 71.6mm |
OEM+ Fitment
This 18" OEM+ fitment was developed specifically for the 996 Carrera narrowbody platform, and is best suited for drivers predominantly enjoying their car on the street. A combination of slightly wider wheel widths that mirror the factory 996.2 GT3 specs and perfected offsets provide enthusiasts with a more aggressive stance, and a meaningful increase in performance over the stock configuration without requiring a bunch of modifications to the car.
Wheels
- Front: 18x8.5” ET50 // Rear: 18x11” ET60
- Popular fitment.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick : Front: 235/40-18 // Rear: 295/30-18
- Factory 996.2 GT3 tire sizes
- Availability:
- Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (220 TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW)
- Extreme Summer - Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240 TW)
- Narrower Alternative: Front: 225/40-18 // Rear: 285/30-18
- Factory 996.2 Carrera tire sizes
- Availability:
- Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (220 TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
- Extreme Summer - Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
Dual Duty - Performance Street & Track Fitment
This 18" dual duty fitment was developed specifically for the 996 Carrera narrowbody platform, and is best suited for drivers enjoying their car on the street, as well as attending occasional track days. A combination of slightly wider wheel widths that mirror the factory 996.2 GT3 specs and perfected offsets provide enthusiasts with a more aggressive stance, and a meaningful increase in performance over the stock configuration without requiring a bunch of modifications to the car.
Wheels
- Front: 18x8.5” ET50 or ET42 // Rear: 18x11” ET60
- Popular fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front: 235/40-18 // Rear: 295/30-18
- Factory 996.2 GT3 tire sizes
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling may be required depending on ride height and tire compound.
- Availability:
- Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (220 TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW)
- Extreme Summer - Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240 TW)
- R-compound - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), & Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
- Alternative: Front: 245/35-18 // Rear: 285/30-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- Availability:
- R- Compound - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (100 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front: 245/35-18 // Rear: 295/30-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling may be required depending on ride height and tire compound.
- Availability:
- R- Compound - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (100 TW)
- Narrower Alternative: Front: 225/40-18 // Rear: 285/30-18
- Factory 996.2 Carrera tire sizes
- Availability:
- Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (220 TW)
- Extreme Summer - Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
- R-compound - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW)
Dedicated Track / Race Fitments
These fitments are best suited for weekend track warriors and competitive club racers looking to maximize grip and overall performance. 9” front wheels provide superior sidewall support over the more "generic" 8.5" front wheel option, which allows drivers to extract the most performance and longevity out of a given tire compound. Wider front wheel's and tires dramatically improve the cars ability to turn into the corners, and it mitigates unwanted understeer.
While the 9" wheels aren't very difficult to fit under the front fenders, there are many different tire sizes and compounds that can be used, many of which will require negative camber to prevent rubbing the front fenders under suspension compression. See high-level notes under each tire combination below, or contact one of our Porsche Product Experts by submitting a fitment request form to have a more detailed one-on-one conversation about your track/race car.
Wheels - Option 1
- Front: 18x9” ET46 // Rear: 18x11” ET60
- Popular fitment.
- Modifications may be required. See tire recommendations below for details.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front: 235/40-18 // Rear: 295/30-18
- Factory 996.2 GT3 tire sizes
- Typically a direct fit, but we encourage negative camber to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling may be required depending on ride height and tire compound.
- Availability:
- Extreme Summer - Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240 TW)
- R-compound - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), & Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
- Alternative: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 305/35-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- Availability:
- R- Compound - Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)
- Alternative: Front: 245/35-18 // Rear: 285/30-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- Availability:
- R- Compound - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (100 TW)
- Semi-Slick - Hoosier R7 (40 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front: 245/35-18 // Rear: 295/30-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling may be required depending on ride height and tire compound.
- Availability:
- R- Compound - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (100 TW)
- Semi-Slick - Hoosier R7 (40 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 315/30-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling and/or additional negative camber is typically required
- Availability:
- Extreme Summer - Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
- R- Compound - Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
- Semi-Slick - Hoosier R7/A7 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front: 235/40-18 // Rear: 315/30-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling and/or additional negative camber is typically required
- Availability:
- Extreme Summer - Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
- R-compound - Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
Wheels - Option 2
- Front: 18x9” ET46 // Rear: 18x12” ET65
- Modifications may be required. See tire recommendations below for details.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 315/30-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling and/or additional negative camber is typically required
- Availability:
- Extreme Summer - Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
- R- Compound - Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
- Semi-Slick - Hoosier R7/A7 (40 TW) BFG R1S (40 TW)
- Alternative: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 305/35-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- Availability:
- R- Compound - Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)
- Narrower Alternative: Front: 235/40-18 // Rear: 315/30-18
- Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling and/or additional negative camber is typically required.
- Availability:
- Extreme Summer - Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
- R-compound - Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front: 255/35-18 // Rear: 315/30-18
- Aggressive negative camber is required to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and recommended to maximize performance and tire longevity.
- Front fender rolling is recommended.
- For 996.1 Carrera, rear fender rolling and/or additional negative camber is typically required
- Availability:
- Extreme Summer - Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
- R- Compound - Toyo R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
- Semi-Slick - Hoosier R7 (40 TW) Toyo RR (40 TW)
Big Brake Kit Clearances
The following brake setups have been tested and confirmed to clear:
- OEM FRONT 6 piston 355mm PCCB - fits all
- Brembo 1M1.9005A1 FRONT 6 piston - fits all
- Brembo 1M1.9006A1 FRONT 6 piston 380mm - fits all
- StopTech 83.780.4700.61 FRONT 4 piston 355mm - fits all
- StopTech 83.781.6900.XX FRONT 6 piston 380mm - fits all
Please email or call us with any other questions related to brake clearance and we’ll be happy to help.
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