1997 Porsche 911 Wheel & Tire Sizes
Complete fitment guide for the 1997 Porsche 911: factory tire sizes, compatible wheel diameters, widths and offsets, and the 5x130 bolt pattern, for every trim.
Bolt Pattern
5x130
Centre Bore
71.6 mm
Lug nuts
M14 x 1.5
Torque: 130 Nm
Wheel Diameters
16"–19"
Factory (OEM) Tire Sizes for the 1997 Porsche 911
Front / square fitments
Rear (staggered fitments)
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1997 Porsche 911 Wheel Fitment by Trim
Compatible wheel diameter, width and offset ranges for each 1997 Porsche 911 configuration. Trims with different front and rear specs run a staggered setup.
3.4 Carrera 2 · 3.8 Carrera RS · Targa
Staggered3.8L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17–18" | 17–18" |
| Wheel width | 7–7.5" | 8.5–10" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 40–65 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
3.4 Carrera 2 WLS · 2.5 · Convertible
Staggered2.5L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17–18" | 17–18" |
| Wheel width | 7–7.5" | 8.5–10" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 40–65 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
3.4 Carrera 4 · 3.6 Carrera 4S · Targa
Staggered3.6L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17–18" | 17–18" |
| Wheel width | 7–7.5" | 8.5–10" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 40–65 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
3.4 Carrera 4 WLS · 3.6 Turbo · Targa
Staggered3.6L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17–18" | 17–18" |
| Wheel width | 7–7.5" | 8.5–10" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 40–65 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
3.6 Carrera 2 · 3.4 Carrera 4 WLS · Convertible
Staggered3.4L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 16–18" | 16–18" |
| Wheel width | 7–8" | 8–10" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 40–70 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
3.6 Carrera 2S · 3.4 Carrera 2 WLS · Convertible
Staggered3.4L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17–19" | 17–19" |
| Wheel width | 7–8" | 8–11" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 30–40 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
3.6 Carrera 4 · 3.4 Carrera 2 · Convertible
Staggered3.4L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 16–18" | 16–18" |
| Wheel width | 7–8" | 8–10" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 40–70 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
3.6 Carrera 4S · 3.6 GT2 · Targa
Staggered3.6L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17–19" | 17–19" |
| Wheel width | 7–8" | 8–11" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 30–40 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
3.6 GT2 · 3.4 Carrera 4 · Convertible
Staggered3.4L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 18" | 18" |
| Wheel width | 9" | 11" |
| Wheel offset | 35–40 mm | 40 mm |
| Tire width | 235 mm | 235 mm |
3.6 Turbo · 3.6 Carrera 2 · Targa
Staggered3.6L · F6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17–19" | 17–19" |
| Wheel width | 7–8" | 8–11" |
| Wheel offset | 40–55 mm | 30–40 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 205–225 mm |
1997 Porsche 911 Fitment FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 1997 Porsche 911?
The 1997 Porsche 911 uses a 5x130 bolt pattern (5 lug nuts on a 130 mm circle) with a 71.6 mm centre bore.
What size tires fit a 1997 Porsche 911?
Factory (OEM) tire sizes for the 1997 Porsche 911 include 205/55R16, 205/55ZR16, 205/50ZR17, 205/50R17, 225/40ZR18, 235/40R18, 225/35R19; staggered rear fitments use 225/50R16, 245/45ZR16, 225/45R17, 255/40ZR17, 265/35ZR18, 285/30ZR18, 285/35R18, 305/25R19. Always confirm against the placard inside the driver's door jamb.
What wheel sizes can I put on a 1997 Porsche 911?
Depending on trim, the 1997 Porsche 911 accepts wheels from 16" up to 19" in diameter with the correct width and offset, larger diameters typically require lower-profile tires to keep the overall rolling diameter stock.
What lug nut size does a 1997 Porsche 911 use?
The 1997 Porsche 911 uses M14 x 1.5 lug nuts, torqued to 130 Nm.
Fitment data is provided as a guide. Always verify sizes against your vehicle's door-jamb placard or with our fitment experts before ordering.