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Porsche 911 991.1 Carrera & Carrera S Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Originally published | 03/15/2021
Updated | 09/21/2023

Vehicle Covered in this Guide

2012-2016 Porsche 991.1 911 C2 & C2S chassis

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.

Available Wheel Designs

Forged Designs

Flow Formed Designs

Bolt Pattern

5x130

Center Bore

71.6mm

Lug Seat

R14 Ball Seat

Thread Pitch

M14x1.5mm

Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment

Wider fitments for enhanced performance

  • White Porsche 911 - VS-5RS in Motorsport Gold
  • White Porsche 911 - SM-10 in Anthracite

Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for enthusiasts looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented summer tires or track oriented r-compounds. Most notably, these fitments incorporate wider 9” front wheels which provide superior tire sidewall support over the stock 8.5" front wheels. A wider front wheel and tire combination will increase front end grip and close the stagger from front to rear resulting in sharper turn-in and less understeer. This is one of the easiest and most effective improvements you can make to your Porsche from a handling perspective.

We've optimized the offset of our 9" front wheels to to work well with the stock fenders, however, if you plan to track your car we highly recommended dialing in negative camber. Negative camber is vital for extracting the most performance and longevity out of your tires, and without the proper amount the outer shoulders of your tires will wear out prematurely and running tire costs will dramatically increase.

Wheels

  • Front: 19x9” ET50 // Rear: 19x11” ET60
    • Available in: SM-10
    • Popular fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/35-19 // Rear: 305/30-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Goodyear Eagle Supercar 3 (220 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Eagle Supercar 3R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)
  • Alternative #1: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 305/30-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW)
  • Alternative #2: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 315/30-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW)
  • Alternative #3: Front: 245/40-19 // Rear: 295/35-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
  • Alternative #4: Front: 235/40-19 // Rear: 285/35-19
    • Factory 991 C2 tire sizes
    • Direct Fit
    • Max Performance Summer:: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD09 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW)

Wheels

  • Front: 19x9” ET50 // Rear: 19x11.5” ET72
    • Available in: EC-7RS & VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm or 7mm spacers can be used in the rear for a more flush fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/35-19 // Rear: 305/30-19
    • Direct fit
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Goodyear Eagle Supercar 3 (220 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Eagle Supercar 3R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)
  • Alternative #1: Front: 265/35-19 // Rear: 325/30-19
    • Typically a direct fit, camber plates may be needed for tires that tend to run wide.
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle Supercar 3 (220 TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (220 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 & A7(40 TW)
  • Alternative #2: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 305/30-19
    • Direct fit
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW)
  • Alternative #3: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 315/30-19
    • Direct fit
    • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW)

Aggressive Street Wheel Fitment

Aggressive fitments focused on appearance and concavity

Wheels

  • Front: 20x9" ET44 // Rear: 20x11.5" ET72
    • Available in: VS-5RS
    • 5mm or 7mm spacers can be used in the rear for a more flush fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/35-20 // Rear: 305/30-20
    • Direct Fit
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Nankang CR-S (200 TW), Michelin PS Cup 2 240 Connect (240 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Michelin PS Cup 2 (180 TW), Michelin PS Cup 2 R (140 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 (80 TW)
  • Alternative: Front: 255/35-20 // Rear: 315/30-20
    • Direct Fit
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PSS (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Michelin PS Cup 2 240 Connect (240 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Michelin PS Cup 2 (180 TW), Michelin PS Cup 2 R (140 TW) (60 TW), Toyo R888R (100TW)

Hardcore Track Wheel Fitment

Track focused fitments that require significant modifications

  • Front: 19x9.5” ET45 // Rear: 19x11.5” ET72
    • Available in: VS-5RS
    • 5mm or 7mm spacers can be used in the rear for a more flush fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 265/35-19 // Rear: 325/30-19
    • Camber plates are required
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle Supercar 3 (220 TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (220 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 & A7(40 TW)
  • Alternative #1: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 305/30-19
    • Camber plates may be required
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW)
  • Alternative #2: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 315/30-19
    • Camber plates may be required
    • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW)

Additional Resources

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed:

  • Porsche C2 4 piston 330mm F. / 4 piston 330mm R. - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Porsche C2S 6 piston 340mm F. / 4 piston 330mm R. - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Porsche Optional PCCB 6 piston 350mm F. / 4 piston 350mm R. - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Brembo GT/GTS/GTR Front 6 piston 380x34mm - 1N1.9068A - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Brembo GT/GTS/GTR Front 6 piston 380x32mm - 1M1.9040A - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Brembo GT Front 6 piston 380x34mm - 1T1.9021A - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Brembo GT/GTS/GTR Rear 4 piston 380x28mm - 2P1.9066A - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Brembo GT/GTS/GTR Rear 4 piston 380x28mm - 2P1.9036A - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Brembo GT/GTS/GTR Rear 4 piston 345x28mm - 2P1.8044A - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Brembo GT Rear 4 piston 380x28mm - 2S1.9018A - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • Brembo GT Rear 4 piston 380x28mm - 2S1.9019A - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • AP Racing by Essex CP9661 Front 6 piston 372x34mm - 13.01.10096 - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • AP Racing by Essex CP9449 Rear 4 piston 365x30mm - 13.01.10097 - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • AP Racing by Essex 9562 Front 6 piston 380x36mm - 20.01.10000 - 19" & 20" wheels clear
  • AP Racing by Essex 9541 Rear 4 piston 380x28mm - 20.01.10001 - 19" & 20" wheels clear

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