Porsche 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S wheel specs and setup guide

Porsche 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Fitment Guide

Use this Porsche 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S fitment guide to compare documented wheel and tire setups with verified chassis metadata and hardware notes.

1996-1998 | 5x130 | 71.6mm

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Quick answer

What is the best 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S fitment?

A documented 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S setup is 18x8.5 ET44 front with 225/40-18 tires and 18x10 ET36 rear with 285/30-18 tires. Use the full table to compare other documented setups and verify body width, brake clearance, ride height, and hub hardware before ordering.

Wheel specs

993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Wheel Specs

Start with the factory specs before comparing aftermarket 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S wheel fitment.

Years1996-1998
Bolt Pattern5x130
Center Bore71.6mm
HardwareM14x1.5

Chassis context

993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Wheel Fitment Notes

This Porsche 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S guide compares documented wheel and tire setups with the factory hub specs that matter when shopping for wheels.

Use the setup table as a starting point, then confirm tire model, suspension height, alignment, brake package, and body clearance on the specific car before ordering.

Popular setups

Best 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Wheel Fitment Setups

These 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S fitment setups combine the vehicle-specific fitment data with the proven fitment recommendations.

Performance/Street Fitment

Performance/Street Fitment

Front Setup18x8.5 ET44225/40-18
Rear Setup18x10 ET36285/30-18

Performance/Street Fitment reference setup. Verify tire model, camber, brake clearance, and ride height before ordering.

Fitment type options

Popular 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Fitments People Have Run

These setups are organized by fitment type. Front and rear specs are shown together because the setup works as a full pair, even when the fitment is square.

Fitment TypeFrontRear
Performance/Street Fitment18x8.5 ET44225/40-1818x10 ET36285/30-18

Aftermarket range

993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Fitment Range

Common widths8.5-11 inches across documented setups
Offset rangeET36-ET44 across documented setups
Popular tires225/40-18, 235/40-18, 285/30-18, 295/30-18

Fitment notes

What to Know Before Buying 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Wheels

Compare the Full Setup

The 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S fitment table keeps front and rear specs together so wheel width, offset, and tire size can be reviewed as a complete setup.

Check Clearance Before Ordering

Wheel width, offset, tire model, alignment, brake package, and ride height can all change clearance. Confirm inner suspension clearance, outer fender clearance, hub fit, and brake caliper clearance before ordering.

Factory sizes

993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S OEM Wheel Sizes

SizeOffsetNotes
8Jx18 front / 10Jx18 rearET52 front / ET40 rear1996-1998 Carrera S/4S widebody representative 18-inch package; 225/40ZR18 front, 285/30ZR18 rear.

Buyer notes

993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Fitment Tips

  • Start with the 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S factory hub specs: 5x130 bolt pattern, 71.6mm center bore, and M14x1.5 hardware.
  • Compare front and rear specs together, especially on staggered setups where tire diameter and offset balance matter.
  • Check brake clearance with the exact wheel design, not just diameter and offset.
  • Use the wheel fitment calculator to compare poke, inset, and tire changes against your current setup.

FAQ

993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S Fitment Guide Questions

What is the best 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S fitment?

A documented 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S setup is 18x8.5 ET44 front with 225/40-18 tires and 18x10 ET36 rear with 285/30-18 tires. Use the full table to compare other documented setups and verify body width, brake clearance, ride height, and hub hardware before ordering.

What bolt pattern is a Porsche 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S?

The Porsche 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S uses a 5x130 bolt pattern with a 71.6mm center bore and M14x1.5 wheel hardware.

Do I need to verify brake clearance on a 993 Carrera S / Carrera 4S?

Yes. Diameter, width, and offset are not enough by themselves because spoke shape and brake package determine caliper clearance.

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