Show me your 964 with aftermarket wheels
05-02-2014, 02:19 AM
#332
Agreed 19s are IMO just too big.
Remember that 18s were not approved for fitment on 964s by Porsche let alone 19s - bulletin issued.
The rolling circumference never changes as tyre profiles should always go down as appropriate but a reduced tyre wall will cause stress on wheel bearings, transmissions etc.
Having said that a lot of us run 18s on track with appropriate profiles - still not heard of an issue.
This is where stretched tyres are a bad idea as they effectively reduce the rolling circumference significantly which will cause the above stresses and throw your speedo reading out the window. That said, that bunch seem happy.
Remember that 18s were not approved for fitment on 964s by Porsche let alone 19s - bulletin issued.
The rolling circumference never changes as tyre profiles should always go down as appropriate but a reduced tyre wall will cause stress on wheel bearings, transmissions etc.
Having said that a lot of us run 18s on track with appropriate profiles - still not heard of an issue.
This is where stretched tyres are a bad idea as they effectively reduce the rolling circumference significantly which will cause the above stresses and throw your speedo reading out the window. That said, that bunch seem happy.
05-02-2014, 08:42 AM
#334
Here are my aftermarked wheels:
Last edited by fluxdon; 05-02-2014 at 09:25 AM.
05-02-2014, 08:49 AM
#335
Orp - Every beautiful woman wants the perfect shoes...I think yours is showing of hers...Classic looks...makes me think I should respray my car black. I saw that Paul suggested you might provde the answer to my quandry...any issue with 17s and those beautiful "big red" calipers you have poking out there?
05-02-2014, 09:23 AM
#336
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Orp - Every beautiful woman wants the perfect shoes...I think yours is showing of hers...Classic looks...makes me think I should respray my car black. I saw that Paul suggested you might provde the answer to my quandry...any issue with 17s and those beautiful "big red" calipers you have poking out there?
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05-02-2014, 10:05 AM
#337
Three Wheelin'
It rides like any modern car with 19's. A little rougher ride than 17's or 18's. We have pretty awesome roads in Canada so for me it drives great. Handles very nice but will pull you in the direction of road ruts. This is typical for 19 inch wheels.
I am running a stage 1 protomotive turbo, so spinning the 19's is not a problem for me.
I tried yesterday to post a side shot but having trouble.
I think it would be super sweet when I can tuck the front a little more. I have H&R greens and bilstiens. Want to go another 1/2 - 1" drop in the front.
Jeff
05-02-2014, 11:01 AM
#339
Three Wheelin'
Those that have run their cars with 17" wheels and moved to 18", have you noticed much detriment to the ride quality? I'd be interested to hear your feedback.
I like the 18" look but concerned the lower profile tires will make for a very jarring ride with poly bushes and KW V3 all round.
Is there much in the cost/variety of available tires available for each? My intended usage is road/track with a 70/30 split.
I like the 18" look but concerned the lower profile tires will make for a very jarring ride with poly bushes and KW V3 all round.
Is there much in the cost/variety of available tires available for each? My intended usage is road/track with a 70/30 split.
05-02-2014, 09:51 PM
#340
Three Wheelin'
Those that have run their cars with 17" wheels and moved to 18", have you noticed much detriment to the ride quality? I'd be interested to hear your feedback.
I like the 18" look but concerned the lower profile tires will make for a very jarring ride with poly bushes and KW V3 all round.
Is there much in the cost/variety of available tires available for each? My intended usage is road/track with a 70/30 split.
I like the 18" look but concerned the lower profile tires will make for a very jarring ride with poly bushes and KW V3 all round.
Is there much in the cost/variety of available tires available for each? My intended usage is road/track with a 70/30 split.
05-02-2014, 10:11 PM
#341
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05-04-2014, 12:19 PM
#343
