Would a front tire diameter increase compensate for a front offset decrease?
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You mean -10mm s.r. to +5mm scrub radius going from ET65 to ET50.
But still, you're right, a 1" rolling diameter change won't make a helluva lot of difference.
Should be enough to make an ET55 boxster wheel nicer to drive on a 928 tho' - the caveat being actually fitting under the front arches without tearing the aluminium as you turn the steering rack. Brief experiment with a 997 wheel (and 997 rubber) says an inch bigger diameter is a lot to fit under there.
But still, you're right, a 1" rolling diameter change won't make a helluva lot of difference.
Should be enough to make an ET55 boxster wheel nicer to drive on a 928 tho' - the caveat being actually fitting under the front arches without tearing the aluminium as you turn the steering rack. Brief experiment with a 997 wheel (and 997 rubber) says an inch bigger diameter is a lot to fit under there.
... (Don't worry Forum. We're acquainted).+1 re arch clearance.
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