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Christopher's Porsche Carrera 4S With SM-10 Wheels at Sonoma Raceway

Article | 07/16/2019 by Brandon Kimbell

Updated on 08/06/2024

Check out our customer Christopher’s (@hatzenbach) beautiful 2009 Porsche 997.2 C4S (wide body) with SM-10 wheels. Our photographer tagged along with the car owner at one of his track days through Hooked On Driving at Sonoma Raceway. The beefy setup on this dual duty car looks amazing with wide 11″ rear wheels wrapped in 305 NT01’s. The SM-10 wheels feature an “I” beam spoke design and provides superior brake clearance for many aftermarket big brake kits and even PCCB’s that many other wheel manufacturers cannot.

Wheel Setup

Front: – APEX 18×8.5″ ET50 SM-10 Wheels in Anthracite – 245/40-18 Nitto NT01 Tires – 5mm Spacer

Rear: – APEX 18×11″ ET36 SM-10 Wheels in Anthracite – 305/35-18 Nitto NT01 Tires – 5mm Spacer

Modifications

– Half Cage – 6 Point Harness – Girodisk Rotors (Turbo Size) – Endless ME-20 Pads – DSC Suspension Controller – GT3 Adjustable Sway Bars – OEM GT3 Rear Wing

Tags

Bolt pattern: 5x130mm
Fitment type: Performance Street and Track
Porsche, 911, 997 Carrera/Targa 4 & 4S
Wheel design: SM-10
Wheel diameter: 18"
Wheel line: Flow Formed Evolution Line
Brandon Kimbell

Brandon is a Porsche Fitment Expert at APEX Wheels. Prior to joining APEX in 2022, he worked as Office Manager for a Porsche & Ferrari service and race shop, guiding customers in all areas – suspension, power, aesthetics, you-name-it. His first foray into racing came In college when he was asked to assist at a PCA club race. Says Brandon, “I figured if I am already making the drive, I might as well enter the HPDE happening at the same time.” He hasn't stopped since. Among the various cars he has owned and/or tracked are a ‘74 Corvette Convertible, ’74 Firebird Formula 400, ‘17 GTI, ‘07 Cayman S, and his current ride, a ‘12 Cayman R (BGB X51 pack 3.8L) with staggered APEX EC-7RS 18x9”ET46 & 18x10” ET36 in Motorsport Gold. Fun Fact: Brandon is a big fan of SIM racing, which he uses to learn about a new track he’s going to or get a refresher on a familiar track, as well as improve his racecraft.Have questions about wheels for your Porsche? Use our contact form and ask for Brandon.

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