Quick tire question
03-27-2017, 06:23 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Quick tire question
I have a '99 c2 with stock 17" rims, but purchased a set of 18" (18x7.5 et50 and 18x10 et65).
From the searching I've done the stock rear tire size is: 285/30R 18, but some are saying a 265/35R 18 might be a better choice. I only plan on street driving, no track. What are your thoughts?
From the searching I've done the stock rear tire size is: 285/30R 18, but some are saying a 265/35R 18 might be a better choice. I only plan on street driving, no track. What are your thoughts?
03-27-2017, 11:59 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
265/35 is the stock size on a 996.1; 285/30 is the stock size on the 996.2
On my 996.1 I went with 265/35 ... seemed like plenty of tire for a street car.
On my 996.1 I went with 265/35 ... seemed like plenty of tire for a street car.
03-28-2017, 12:03 AM
#3
Race Car
The standard front for a 996 mk2 is: 8 et 50 tyre size 225 40 ZR18
Not sure what style rims you have though?
If you have 10" et50 rear then I would go 285 as that's the standard size for that rim.
Not sure what style rims you have though?
If you have 10" et50 rear then I would go 285 as that's the standard size for that rim.
03-28-2017, 10:11 AM
#7
I have a '99 c2 with stock 17" rims, but purchased a set of 18" (18x7.5 et50 and 18x10 et65).
From the searching I've done the stock rear tire size is: 285/30R 18, but some are saying a 265/35R 18 might be a better choice. I only plan on street driving, no track. What are your thoughts?
From the searching I've done the stock rear tire size is: 285/30R 18, but some are saying a 265/35R 18 might be a better choice. I only plan on street driving, no track. What are your thoughts?