Porsche 996 Turbo / Turbo S wheel specs and setup guide

Porsche 996 Turbo / Turbo S Fitment Guide

Use this Porsche 996 Turbo / Turbo S fitment guide to compare documented wheel and tire setups with verified chassis metadata and hardware notes.

2001-2005 | 5x130 | 71.6mm

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Quick answer

What is the best 996 Turbo / Turbo S fitment?

A documented 996 Turbo / Turbo S setup is 18x9 ET46 front with 245/35-18 tires and 18x11 ET36 rear with 295/30-18 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

996 Turbo / Turbo S Wheel Specs

Start with the factory specs before comparing aftermarket 996 Turbo / Turbo S wheel fitment.

Years2001-2005
Bolt Pattern5x130
Center Bore71.6mm
HardwareM14x1.5

Chassis context

996 Turbo / Turbo S Wheel Fitment Notes

This Porsche 996 Turbo / Turbo S 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

These 996 Turbo / Turbo S fitment setups combine the vehicle-specific fitment data with the proven fitment recommendations.

Track Fitment

Track Fitment

Front Setup18x9 ET46245/35-18
Rear Setup18x11 ET36295/30-18

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

OEM+ Fitment

OEM+ Fitment

Front Setup18x8.5 ET45225/40-18
Rear Setup18x11 ET60295/30-18

OEM+ Fitment reference setup. Verify tire model, camber, brake clearance, and ride height before ordering.

Performance/Street Fitment

Performance/Street Fitment

Front Setup18x9 ET46245/35-18
Rear Setup18x11 ET36295/30-18

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

Fitment type options

Popular 996 Turbo / Turbo S 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
Track Fitment18x9 ET46245/35-1818x11 ET36295/30-18
OEM+ Fitment18x8.5 ET45225/40-1818x11 ET60295/30-18
Performance/Street Fitment18x9 ET46245/35-1818x11 ET36295/30-18

Aftermarket range

996 Turbo / Turbo S Fitment Range

Common widths8.5-12 inches across documented setups
Offset rangeET36-ET60 across documented setups
Popular tires225/40-18, 235/40-18, 245/35-18, 275/35-18, 295/30-18, 315/30-18

Fitment notes

What to Know Before Buying 996 Turbo / Turbo S Wheels

Compare the Full Setup

The 996 Turbo / Turbo S 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

996 Turbo / Turbo S OEM Wheel Sizes

SizeOffsetNotes
8Jx18 front / 11Jx18 rearET40 front / ET63 rear2001-2005 Turbo/Turbo S; 225/40ZR18 front, 295/30ZR18 rear.

Buyer notes

996 Turbo / Turbo S Fitment Tips

  • Start with the 996 Turbo / Turbo S 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

996 Turbo / Turbo S Fitment Guide Questions

What is the best 996 Turbo / Turbo S fitment?

A documented 996 Turbo / Turbo S setup is 18x9 ET46 front with 245/35-18 tires and 18x11 ET36 rear with 295/30-18 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 996 Turbo / Turbo S?

The Porsche 996 Turbo / Turbo S 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 996 Turbo / Turbo S?

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

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