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Old 03-18-2013, 04:32 PM
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Default 997 GT3 GEN 1 TIRE QUESTIONS

I am needing to replace my Michelin Pilot Sport Cups.
Has anyone tried to go up 1 size in tires. Fronts are now 235/35/19. Does anyone know if the 245/35/19 will fit with the original rims and do they rub?

The original rears are 305/30/19 and 325/30/19 are available. Will these rub ont a GT3?

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Old 03-19-2013, 03:51 PM
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Come on guys. No one has any experience with this?
Old 03-19-2013, 04:21 PM
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2007 GT3 - 235/35/19 and 325/30/19 - no problems :-)
Old 03-19-2013, 06:02 PM
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The 235's are standard. Will the 245's fit in front from lock to lock?
Old 03-19-2013, 06:09 PM
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Searched on "245 front" in the 997 GT2/GT3 forum
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I have put 265's on the front. They will rub at the extreme turning angle. 245's will be just fine.
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the issue is ride height with a 2007 and a 245

a 245/35/19 is slightly taller so on bigger bumps, if the car is lower, you can get the tire hitting the fender liner

at stock ride height you will be fine

to keep the factory rake you will have to drop the front about 5mm


another alternative, if you want to run PSS tires, there is a 255/30/19 that will also fit



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