AMG E55 wheels - fit a C4

[ultramens]

Hi,

My friend has a set of wheels off an AMG E55. I was wondering if this would fit a 996 C4? Would there be any issues?

[Loren]

We would need to know the sizes and offset.

They are likely going to be smaller. For example my AMG CLK55 uses front: 7.5J x 17 offset 37 mm and rear: 8.5J x 17 offset 30 mm

You will want at least a 7.5 x 17 offset 50/55 mm for the front and at least a 9 x 17 offset 55 for rears for your 996 C4 (per Porsche spec).

[ultramens]

Loren,

The AMG wheels are 19s. I have been searching online and the bolt pattern is different? Have you put your amg wheels on your 996?

I believe the offset on the wheels are smaller than the (50/55 front, and 55/rears). I think the offsets are somewhere around 30....would it still work? (would spacers work?)

Thanks.

We would need to know the sizes and offset.

They are likely going to be smaller. For example my AMG CLK55 uses front: 7.5J x 17 offset 37 mm and rear: 8.5J x 17 offset 30 mm

You will want at least a 7.5 x 17 offset 50/55 mm for the front and at least a 9 x 17 offset 55 for rears for your 996 C4 (per Porsche spec).

[Loren]

I have not put AMG wheels on my 996.

You would need spacers that are 20 to 25 mm -- if the bolt patterns would match up.

I personally wouldn't recommend any spacer over 17 mm - just too much stress on bearings and bolts.

There are lots of used and low cost wheels for Porsches.

[ultramens]

Thanks Loren.

I have not put AMG wheels on my 996.

You would need spacers that are 20 to 25 mm -- if the bolt patterns would match up.

I personally wouldn't recommend any spacer over 17 mm - just too much stress on bearings and bolts.

There are lots of used and low cost wheels for Porsches.