Tire size on 17 inch wheels
07-18-2024, 06:12 AM
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Tire size on 17 inch wheels
I know there were some discussions about tire sizes in this forum but I cannot find them. I have a 87 930 Slantnose with Ruf wheels size 17×9 and 17x10. How wide can I go without interference with the fenders? Ruf recommends 225/45 and 255/40. I currently have 235/45 and 255/45.
07-18-2024, 11:17 AM
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Are you going for a specific look?
I'm running 17x8.5 235/45 in the front and, with my current offset, if I go any bigger, I'll definitely rub.
07-19-2024, 06:11 AM
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Are you going for a specific look?
I'm running 17x8.5 235/45 in the front and, with my current offset, if I go any bigger, I'll definitely rub.
Just trying to fill up the wheel well. I'm running 235s in the front currently. What are you running in the back?
07-22-2024, 01:02 PM
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I'm running BBS 17's on my 1982 930 with Michelin Pilot Sport 225/45ZR17's up front and 255/40ZR17's on the rear.
07-23-2024, 05:36 AM
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I'm running BBS 17's on my 1982 930 with Michelin Pilot Sport 225/45ZR17's up front and 255/40ZR17's on the rear.
Ruf suggested the same. I just like to go a little wider in the back without rubbing the fenders.
07-23-2024, 12:48 PM
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Just trying to fill up the wheel well. I'm running 235s in the front currently. What are you running in the back?
17x12
315/35
07-24-2024, 06:18 AM
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17x12
Thank you. I have 17×10s in the back. Wondering how wide of a tire I can have in the back.
07-24-2024, 08:35 AM
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Thank you. I have 17×10s in the back. Wondering how wide of a tire I can have in the back.
I would do 235/40 front and 275/35 rear
I have 275/35 on a 10" wide wheel on my 951. Fits really well on that size wheel
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07-25-2024, 06:07 AM
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I would do 235/40 front and 275/35 rear
I have 275/35 on a 10" wide wheel on my 951. Fits really well on that size wheel
Beautiful car. Thats the set up I am going to go with.
07-18-2024, 06:12 AM
Tire size on 17 inch wheels
