I got em -18 inchers (pics)
08-11-2002, 04:01 AM
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I got em -18 inchers (pics)
Well I finally broke down and got the 18" I have had my eye on. What do you think? I love them. 8.5" in front 10" in back. 225/40-18 and 265/35-18. No rubbing or bottoming out.
It has totally change the handling of the car. Much more precise. And the feel is awesome. I was worried about the ride, but actually it is noticably more quiet and smoother, even my wife said it was a huge difference. This was my only concern going with the big boys was noise and ride harshness. I must have had really noisy and hard 16" because it is so much better. Before I could hear and feel every little crack in the pavement, now it feels more stiff but not harsh.
Best upgrade so far and I got a great deal on the wheels and dunlops s03's. Next step new Fiberwerks rockers and GT rear bumper.
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It has totally change the handling of the car. Much more precise. And the feel is awesome. I was worried about the ride, but actually it is noticably more quiet and smoother, even my wife said it was a huge difference. This was my only concern going with the big boys was noise and ride harshness. I must have had really noisy and hard 16" because it is so much better. Before I could hear and feel every little crack in the pavement, now it feels more stiff but not harsh.
Best upgrade so far and I got a great deal on the wheels and dunlops s03's. Next step new Fiberwerks rockers and GT rear bumper.
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08-11-2002, 04:39 AM
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Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! 
<img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />
Did you paint the original handles or are those 968 handles?
Also, the marker lenses- I assume you did those yourself, or did you find them somehwhere?
Car looks awesome!
<img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" /> Did you paint the original handles or are those 968 handles?
Also, the marker lenses- I assume you did those yourself, or did you find them somehwhere?
Car looks awesome!
08-11-2002, 04:52 AM
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Robby--
I painted the door handles, fairly easy upgrade without the expense of 968 handles. You can see a close up in my p-car homepage. Check out the link under my signature. The side markers I also painted, do know if I like them I think it may be too much. Thanks for the compliments.
More upgrades to come...
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I painted the door handles, fairly easy upgrade without the expense of 968 handles. You can see a close up in my p-car homepage. Check out the link under my signature. The side markers I also painted, do know if I like them I think it may be too much. Thanks for the compliments.
More upgrades to come...
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08-11-2002, 05:30 AM
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I used the following info from <a href="http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html" target="_blank">Tire Calculator</a> to get my tire size close to the factory rolling diameter
I wanted to make sure that what ever tire I chose was not going to adversly affect the speedo. If have done my research right I should be in pretty good shape. Below is the results of my research, hopefully this will help someone.
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 0.0%
225/40-18 3.5in 12.5in 25.1in 78.8in 804 0.8%
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
225/50-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.1in 811 0.0%
265/35-18 3.7in 12.7in 25.3in 79.5in 797 1.8%
FYI: My new rims' specs are as follows:
8.5Jx18 ET 52
10Jx18 ET 65
I did not get the part # before I mounted them. I did not use the widley tested standard for the fronts, sorry Tom P.
I decided to go wider to fill the space- thus the 8.5 and the ET 52. I had them test mounted just to verify before the purchase--no rubs so far--
Tested rennlist standard for 18" on 944 is same as 996 or 993 with OEM twists:
*PORSCHE FACTORY WHEELS for 996:
Front #993.362.134.06 (7.5JX18-ET50)
BACK #993.362.140.04(10JX18 ET65)
jrock
I wanted to make sure that what ever tire I chose was not going to adversly affect the speedo. If have done my research right I should be in pretty good shape. Below is the results of my research, hopefully this will help someone.
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 0.0%
225/40-18 3.5in 12.5in 25.1in 78.8in 804 0.8%
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
225/50-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.1in 811 0.0%
265/35-18 3.7in 12.7in 25.3in 79.5in 797 1.8%
FYI: My new rims' specs are as follows:
8.5Jx18 ET 52
10Jx18 ET 65
I did not get the part # before I mounted them. I did not use the widley tested standard for the fronts, sorry Tom P.
I decided to go wider to fill the space- thus the 8.5 and the ET 52. I had them test mounted just to verify before the purchase--no rubs so far--Tested rennlist standard for 18" on 944 is same as 996 or 993 with OEM twists:
*PORSCHE FACTORY WHEELS for 996:
Front #993.362.134.06 (7.5JX18-ET50)
BACK #993.362.140.04(10JX18 ET65)
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08-11-2002, 03:19 PM
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looks awesome!
dude, do me a favor..next time you're out driving, take some hard turns and tell me if they rub at all.. mine do under severe cornering, i wanna see if its just me or everyone with 18s.
thanks
ian
dude, do me a favor..next time you're out driving, take some hard turns and tell me if they rub at all.. mine do under severe cornering, i wanna see if its just me or everyone with 18s.
thanks
ian
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[quote]Originally posted by jrock:
<strong>FYI: My new rims' specs are as follows:
8.5Jx18 ET 52
10Jx18 ET 65
I did not get the part # before I mounted them. </strong><hr></blockquote>So, who makes these wheels? They aren't factory if you have an 8.5" wide front wheel since the factory wheels only come in 7.5 and 8.0 width. Did you get a chance to weigh them?
I have detailed info on factory Technology (hollow spoke) or Turbo Look (solid spoke) wheels on my web site.
<strong>FYI: My new rims' specs are as follows:
8.5Jx18 ET 52
10Jx18 ET 65
I did not get the part # before I mounted them. </strong><hr></blockquote>So, who makes these wheels? They aren't factory if you have an 8.5" wide front wheel since the factory wheels only come in 7.5 and 8.0 width. Did you get a chance to weigh them?
I have detailed info on factory Technology (hollow spoke) or Turbo Look (solid spoke) wheels on my web site.
08-11-2002, 06:09 PM
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my 245/45/r17 tires rub on hard corners, but as you can calculate with that handy tire calculator, these are 5% too big for the car. they look bigger than those 18's, so you probably have less of a problem than i do, if any at all
08-11-2002, 06:55 PM
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These are actually made in Italy by FRH international LaPine Oregon. They have ads in Excellence. I do not know the weight I will be taking them off this week to refinish the calipers. I will let you know the total, tire + wheel.
MrMunky-- I took her out this morining did some pretty agressive driving on some back roads. No rubs--I don't image though that I push it very hard like some of you track guys. We will see one day if I every take her out to PIR.
MrMunky-- I took her out this morining did some pretty agressive driving on some back roads. No rubs--I don't image though that I push it very hard like some of you track guys. We will see one day if I every take her out to PIR.
08-12-2002, 11:25 AM
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Jrock -
Absolutely beautiful!
I spent hours this weekend trying to clean the "Carerra Cups" on my Cabrio. I'd love to move to a similar style on my car.
Is your suspension stock? If so the 18s give the illusion that the car is sitting lower.
Nice car overall! Oh yeah, I thought I was the only one with the wood dash!
Absolutely beautiful!
I spent hours this weekend trying to clean the "Carerra Cups" on my Cabrio. I'd love to move to a similar style on my car.
Is your suspension stock? If so the 18s give the illusion that the car is sitting lower.
Nice car overall! Oh yeah, I thought I was the only one with the wood dash!
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