19" wheels on 944
02-28-2004, 11:37 PM
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Re: 19" wheels on 944
Originally posted by cutekid
Has anyone ever seen this?
Is it possible?
Just wondering.
Has anyone ever seen this?
Is it possible?
Just wondering.
17 is as big as you should go to preserve the handling, braking and longevity of your car... 
03-01-2004, 01:32 PM
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Originally posted by adrian_jaye
also smaller wheels, quicker you go, and morr MPG you get
also smaller wheels, quicker you go, and morr MPG you get
03-01-2004, 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by panzer grey
19 inch wheels on a 944 is sorta like doing a 5 inch drop on a Hummer.
I wonder if you'd actually be able to hear the car whincing as you install the 19's ?
To each his own.
I think if you are going to corrupt the car it would be more original to make one into an off-roader...32" mud tires, 6 inch lift, skid plates, ARB front bumper with a winch, roof rack with offroad lights....can you imagine the looks on the faces of the local PCA'ers when you roll up to a meet !?!
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19 inch wheels on a 944 is sorta like doing a 5 inch drop on a Hummer.
I wonder if you'd actually be able to hear the car whincing as you install the 19's ?
To each his own.
I think if you are going to corrupt the car it would be more original to make one into an off-roader...32" mud tires, 6 inch lift, skid plates, ARB front bumper with a winch, roof rack with offroad lights....can you imagine the looks on the faces of the local PCA'ers when you roll up to a meet !?!
;-]
I just love the term CORRUPTION, LOL... 17in wheels were actually a factory option on later 944 (turbo mainly) and 968... Not much difference betw. 17 and 18... As long as you do not change the OVERALL diameter of the wheel/tire combo, you will be just fine... better handling, crisper turning, sharper cornering... As long as you are willing to accept harsher ride and don't drive like an idiot over speed bumps and road hazards... But on older 944s, I would not bother because the breaks are just a bit small and the suspension is not designed to take that extra stress from larger wheels and thinner tires...
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I was just giving him grief !
I don't think he wants 19's for "better handling, crisper turning, and sharper cornering".
He wants to 'bling bling' it...at least that's my assumption and maybe my error.
I suppose that 19's could be the 'best' for handling, cornering, and such...I just wonder why I don't see 19" wheels on 944's that race.
My bad if they do run 19's.
I still think that the most original "custom" job you could do would be an offroad version ala the 959 Paris Dakar.
Anyone ever seen a 944 raised with offroad tires ?
It would blow the Porschefiles away !
I'd love to see one with about 12 PIAA's, a brush guard, and a safari rack !
No hard feelings, just stirring things up a bit.
I don't think he wants 19's for "better handling, crisper turning, and sharper cornering".
He wants to 'bling bling' it...at least that's my assumption and maybe my error.
I suppose that 19's could be the 'best' for handling, cornering, and such...I just wonder why I don't see 19" wheels on 944's that race.
My bad if they do run 19's.
I still think that the most original "custom" job you could do would be an offroad version ala the 959 Paris Dakar.
Anyone ever seen a 944 raised with offroad tires ?
It would blow the Porschefiles away !
I'd love to see one with about 12 PIAA's, a brush guard, and a safari rack !
No hard feelings, just stirring things up a bit.
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03-01-2004, 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by panzer grey
I was just giving him grief !
I don't think he wants 19's for "better handling, crisper turning, and sharper cornering".
He wants to 'bling bling' it...at least that's my assumption and maybe my error.
I suppose that 19's could be the 'best' for handling, cornering, and such...I just wonder why I don't see 19" wheels on 944's that race.
My bad if they do run 19's.
I still think that the most original "custom" job you could do would be an offroad version ala the 959 Paris Dakar.
Anyone ever seen a 944 raised with offroad tires ?
It would blow the Porschefiles away !
I'd love to see one with about 12 PIAA's, a brush guard, and a safari rack !
No hard feelings, just stirring things up a bit.
I was just giving him grief !
I don't think he wants 19's for "better handling, crisper turning, and sharper cornering".
He wants to 'bling bling' it...at least that's my assumption and maybe my error.
I suppose that 19's could be the 'best' for handling, cornering, and such...I just wonder why I don't see 19" wheels on 944's that race.
My bad if they do run 19's.
I still think that the most original "custom" job you could do would be an offroad version ala the 959 Paris Dakar.
Anyone ever seen a 944 raised with offroad tires ?
It would blow the Porschefiles away !
I'd love to see one with about 12 PIAA's, a brush guard, and a safari rack !
No hard feelings, just stirring things up a bit.
03-02-2004, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by Pearceman3
you got a pic of your vr4?
you got a pic of your vr4?
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stupid yahoo does that... try now... hopefully it will work for a little whille, LOL...
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03-19-2004, 11:35 AM
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Plus 19" wheels will KILL your power steering rack. You'll be spending $400+ on a new rack every other year. (Unless you spend $100 on the seal kits which you have to install yourself!)
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Originally posted by Rich Sandor
Plus 19" wheels will KILL your power steering rack. You'll be spending $400+ on a new rack every other year. (Unless you spend $100 on the seal kits which you have to install yourself!)
Plus 19" wheels will KILL your power steering rack. You'll be spending $400+ on a new rack every other year. (Unless you spend $100 on the seal kits which you have to install yourself!)
03-26-2004, 12:29 AM
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First of all...Porsche never offered 17" wheels for the 944...at least not that I've ever heard of. Yes, they were offered with the 968.
The deal with the steering rack is two-fold. First off, 18" tires/wheels tend to be heavier than 17" or 16", even with the same overall diameter (okay...unless you ponied up the cash for some nice forged 18" Fikses...). That increased unsprung weight adds stress to the suspension and steering components. Secondly, many people running 18" wheels end up with a larger rolling diameter. If this is combined with a lowered ride height, the geometry of the control arms and tie rods can be altered - ie. they can actually be higher at the wheel end than at the chassis end. This can also cause increased stress on these components.
The deal with the steering rack is two-fold. First off, 18" tires/wheels tend to be heavier than 17" or 16", even with the same overall diameter (okay...unless you ponied up the cash for some nice forged 18" Fikses...). That increased unsprung weight adds stress to the suspension and steering components. Secondly, many people running 18" wheels end up with a larger rolling diameter. If this is combined with a lowered ride height, the geometry of the control arms and tie rods can be altered - ie. they can actually be higher at the wheel end than at the chassis end. This can also cause increased stress on these components.