View Poll Results: Rim width and weight decision
Keep rims and upgrade tires
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16x8 (weight 10 Lbs) rims 225/50 tires
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50.00%
16x8 front 16x10.5 rear Gotti (weight: heavy)
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Opinion on Wheel width and weight
#1
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I have a early 85 944. So that means it is an NA. Currently it has 205/55/17 tires in the front on 17x7.5 rims and the rear is 245/45/17 tires on 17x9 rims I do not have an LSD but do have some upgrades done to the engine. Na-tune, fidanzza flywheel, underdrive Alternator pulley, No PS or Ac, Bursch headers with 2.5" cat back, and an electric water pump conversion. My engine revs pretty quickly but I was wondering on some opinions of what other people run on tire size. As that is going to be my next upgrade as I switch to focusing on the suspension. I can make my car come loose in the rear in 3rd gear in turns but also sometimes will get a understeer effect as well (smaller front tire width).
The options are:
Keep current rims and just upgrade tires
Buy 16x8 rims and run 225/50 (rims would weigh 10ish pounds each) with adaptors
Buy 16x8 front and 16x10.5 Gotti wheels
Talking to some other local 944 owners a square set up seems to be the most fun for the 944. Although I want this thing to stick to the road.
The options are:
Keep current rims and just upgrade tires
Buy 16x8 rims and run 225/50 (rims would weigh 10ish pounds each) with adaptors
Buy 16x8 front and 16x10.5 Gotti wheels
Talking to some other local 944 owners a square set up seems to be the most fun for the 944. Although I want this thing to stick to the road.
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On the 17's I run 225-45 front and 255-40 rear, 968 M030 sways and 300/450 springs. On the 16's I'm square, 200/300 springs. I'm happy with both set-ups, but that's my driving style.
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sad, every couple of years it seems there are fewer and fewer tire options for 16" wheels.
but I think they're good for snow tires.
I like a 25.5~.75" diameter tire. gets your gps a bit closer to the speedo.
245~255-35-18 front, 265~285-35-18 rear.
but I think they're good for snow tires.
I like a 25.5~.75" diameter tire. gets your gps a bit closer to the speedo.
245~255-35-18 front, 265~285-35-18 rear.
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Also, 8" and 10.5" is going to be a very tight fit. I don't think its possible in the front with stock struts, perhaps with some careful offset calculations.
Don't use adapters. But that's me.
Take care,
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I have a early 85 944. Currently it has 205/55/17 tires in the front on 17x7.5 rims and the rear is 245/45/17 tires on 17x9 rims.
The options are:
Keep current rims and just upgrade tires
Buy 16x8 rims and run 225/50 (rims would weigh 10ish pounds each) with adaptors
Buy 16x8 front and 16x10.5 Gotti wheels
The options are:
Keep current rims and just upgrade tires
Buy 16x8 rims and run 225/50 (rims would weigh 10ish pounds each) with adaptors
Buy 16x8 front and 16x10.5 Gotti wheels
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If you wanted square you can get away with 235/45 all around - this will allow you to rotate the tires. It has been done, 235 isn't much of a stretch on 9's.