Fitment guide

Porsche 911 991.1 Carrera/Targa 4 & 4S Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Originally published | 09/16/2022
Updated | 02/27/2024

Do you want to get more performance out of your 2013-2016 991.1 Carrera 4 or Carrera 4S or just improve the Aesthetics with a new design with better offsets? You have come to the right place, this Porsche 911 991.1 Carrera/Targa 4 & 4S Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide has all the information you need to make the best decision based on your use case. With options like the Forged VS-5RS and EC-7RS along with the Flow Formed SM-10 there is a fitment for everyone. Get the most out of your wheel setup today with a new set of Apex Wheels.

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

Bolt Pattern

5x130

Center Bore

71.6mm

Lug Seat

R14 Ball Seat

Thread Pitch

M14x1.5mm

OEM+ Wheel Fitment

Easy upgrades for street-driven cars

For those looking to keep that OEM look and feel but increase performance with a lightweight set of wheels. Great for someone looking to just bolt on and go without the need to worry about alignment or suspension modifications.

Wheels

  • Front Wheel Size: 20x9" ET44
  • Rear Wheel Size: 20x12" ET47
    • Available in: VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick:
    • Front Tire Size: 245/35-20
    • Rear Tire Size: 305/30-20
    • Direct Fit
    • Factory C4S tire sizes
    • 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 Tire Size: 255/35-20
    • Rear Tire Size: 315/30-20
    • Typically a 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)

Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment

Wider fitments for enhanced performance

Our most popular fitments for the widebody 991.1 Porsche 911. The reduced diameter of these fitments from 20" to 19" allowed for wider tires than stock increasing performance, reducing overall weight, and reducing consumable cost for those track days or making those canyon drives that much more enjoyable.

Wheels

  • Front Wheel Size: 19x9” ET50
  • Rear Wheel Size: 19x12” ET46
    • Available in: EC-7RS & VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick:
    • Front Tire Size: 265/35-19
    • Rear Tire Size: 325/30-19
    • Typically a direct fit, camber plates may be required 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 #1:
    • Front Tire Size: 255/35-19
    • Rear Tire Size: 315/30-19
    • Direct fit
    • Max Performance Summer:Michelin PS4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer:No options currently available
    • R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180 TW)
  • Alternative #2:
    • Front Tire Size: 245/35-19
    • Rear Tire Size: 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)

Hardcore Track Wheel Fitment

Track focused fitments that require significant modifications

These fitments focus on outright performance over ease of installation. They have the widest wheels we recommend for a chassis with the widest tires first to shave down the lap times. Modifications tend to vary based on the tire selection so take a close look at each option before deciding on a fitment.

Wheels

  • Front Wheel Size: 19x9.5” ET45
  • Rear Wheel Size: 19x12"ET46
    • Available in: VS-5RS

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick:
    • Front Tire Size: 265/35-19
    • Rear Tire Size: 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 Tire Size: 255/35-19
    • Rear Tire Size: 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 Tire Size: 255/35-19
    • Rear Tire Size: 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 C4 4 piston 330x34mm F. / 4 piston 330x34mm R. - Clears 19" wheels
  • Porsche C4S/GTS 6 piston 350x34mm F. / 4 piston 330x34mm R. - Clears 19" wheels
  • Porsche PCCB 6 piston 410x34mm f. / 4 piston 390x30mm r. - 20" wheels required, read our article for more info.
  • Brembo GT/GTS/GTR Front 6 piston 380x34mm - 1N1.9068A - Clears 19" wheels
  • Brembo GT Front 6 piston 380x34mm - 1T1.9021A - Clears 19" wheels
  • Brembo GT/GTS/GTR Rear 4 piston 380x28mm - 2P1.9066A - Clears 19" wheels
  • Brembo GT Rear 4 piston 380x28mm - 2S1.9019A - Clears 19" wheels
  • AP Racing by Essex CP9661 Front 6 piston 372x34mm - 13.01.10096 - Clears 19" wheels
  • AP Racing by Essex CP9449 Rear 4 piston 365x30mm - 13.01.10097 - Clears 19" wheels
  • AP Racing by Essex 9562 Front 6 piston 380x36mm - 20.01.10000 - Clears 19" wheels
  • AP Racing by Essex 9541 Rear 4 piston 380x28mm - 20.01.10001 - Clears 19" wheels

Still have questions?

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