Carrera-lll 18 inch wheels - another good choice for a 928?

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01-23-2009, 11:04 PM

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Thanks for all the info guys. So just to clarify, the front wheels don't rub on the guards under hard cornering? The reason I ask - in these images the tires look very close to the front guards! Just after that last bit of reassurance.....!
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With the 57mm front offset wheels you will have no problems with up to a 235 wide tire and a ride height of 145mm+.

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01-23-2009, 11:37 PM

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I concur w Dan

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01-24-2009, 10:11 AM

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Great. Thanks guys!!!

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01-24-2009, 04:34 PM

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I do think you could fit a 245 front tire.....on the 8" wide rim, but it is slightly outside of the 86% aspect ratio....& might rub a tiny bit at lock over....

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01-24-2009, 06:21 PM

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I do think you could fit a 245 front tire.....on the 8" wide rim, but it is slightly outside of the 86% aspect ratio....& might rub a tiny bit at lock over....

Yes, I'm currently running 245 fronts with the Carrera III's. The reason I said 235 is because it's 100% guaranteed to fit. 245 comes close and there are lots of 928's around that have very very low ride heights. Most of the time the owners don't even know it.

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01-24-2009, 07:00 PM

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475hp/460lb.ft

I agree 100%.....my front ride height is as 155mm....so its a bit on the low side...but still clears no problem.....

My race 928 has 295/30-18 fronts at about 110mm ride height....it doesn't rub much..but does have double rack stops

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02-22-2009, 08:46 AM

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thought i'd post a pic of these wheels on a silver 928...

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02-22-2009, 12:39 PM

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Great looking car but again I'm biased.

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02-22-2009, 02:03 PM

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Carerra 111

Front 8 x 18 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Rib ET 57
Rear 10 x 18 285/30/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Rib ET 58 -no spacer no rub

Also have for non chrome shoe change for when suits:
Front 8 x 18 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Rib ET 57
Rear 11 x 18 295/30/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Rib -ET 51 no spacer no rub
Both Factory Sets Porsche/BBS

1990 928 S4 94,000 miles Slate Gray/Linen Gray
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02-22-2009, 02:27 PM

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Front 8 x 18 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Rib ET 57
Rear 10 x 18 285/30/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Rib ET 58 -no spacer no rub

How is the ride with 285/30/18 rear? I'm still debating on 265/35 vs 285/30.

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02-22-2009, 04:11 PM

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Damn, those look nice in chrome!!

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02-22-2009, 07:55 PM

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I like 'em black...

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02-22-2009, 09:41 PM

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I've got 285 rears on mine and they work great. 225's on the front but will go to the 245 or 235 when I get tires. 225 is too small for these rims. Dave are those after market CIII's?

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