Widest wheel possible on narrow-body 964?
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Widest wheel possible on narrow-body 964?
Hi all,
Tried searches on both the 964 and Wheel/Tire forums, but to no avail.
I'd like to run 18" Speedline replicas on my narrow-body 964, but the extent of the body modifications I am willing to do is rolling the fenders. So what is the widest width wheel/tire I can run without rubbing?
In relation to my failed searches, I saw a post by one guy who ran 18" Speedlines (8"/front, 10"/rear) with rolled fenders and no rubbing issues, so I would assume that this would be a safe bet to go with, correct?
Just want to double check!
Thanks!
Tried searches on both the 964 and Wheel/Tire forums, but to no avail.
I'd like to run 18" Speedline replicas on my narrow-body 964, but the extent of the body modifications I am willing to do is rolling the fenders. So what is the widest width wheel/tire I can run without rubbing?
In relation to my failed searches, I saw a post by one guy who ran 18" Speedlines (8"/front, 10"/rear) with rolled fenders and no rubbing issues, so I would assume that this would be a safe bet to go with, correct?
Just want to double check!
Thanks!
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275/35 RA-1's on 10" wheels, aggressively lowered and rolled.
Forget the ET but of critical import.
My other car has stock TT's with 275/35 MPSC II's + 7mm spacers, no rolling - no problem
Forget the ET but of critical import.
My other car has stock TT's with 275/35 MPSC II's + 7mm spacers, no rolling - no problem
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What size tires are you running on the 18 x 11 rear rims - what do you run on the front wheel width and tire size? That may be comfortable on the left side - but I would get a bit more careful on the right side wear the oil tube runs along the inside of the wheel well. Are you running any spacers?
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I run 18x9F & 18x10R. I do not recommend the 9s for a street car as I have to run steering stops and they still rub. 8.5s are probably about the widest you can run on the front.
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225 on the front 8.5 x 18 wheel. 265 on the rear, 10 x 18 rear wheel. 17 mm spacers on the rear. No rub at all. Sticks to the road like glue. Not sure you could get anymore under the arches unless you rolled them.
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What size tires are you running on the 18 x 11 rear rims - what do you run on the front wheel width and tire size? That may be comfortable on the left side - but I would get a bit more careful on the right side wear the oil tube runs along the inside of the wheel well. Are you running any spacers?
Tires are 265/35 rear and 225/40 front. I believe the fronts are 8.5/18.
If you look at the rear tires it appears the tires are too small because the sidewalls round over.
So what's the point then?
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Would this fit on a narrow body 964?
http://www.automotion.com/productpag...319&pid=109163
913638 - 8.5X18 (52MM) FRONT
913643 - 10X18 (63MM) REAR
http://www.automotion.com/productpag...319&pid=109163
913638 - 8.5X18 (52MM) FRONT
913643 - 10X18 (63MM) REAR
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Thanks for the great replies everyone, very helpful!
Larry Herman - Would you be able to share the following with those less knowledgeable than yourself?
1. What offset are the 18 x 9s and 18 x 10s?
2. Are you running the 18 x 9s and 18 x 10s on the track?
3. If no, what is your track set up in terms of rims/tires? (I am trying to set mine up for the track)
Thanks!
Larry Herman - Would you be able to share the following with those less knowledgeable than yourself?
1. What offset are the 18 x 9s and 18 x 10s?
2. Are you running the 18 x 9s and 18 x 10s on the track?
3. If no, what is your track set up in terms of rims/tires? (I am trying to set mine up for the track)
Thanks!
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Larry Herman - Would you be able to share the following with those less knowledgeable than yourself?
1. What offset are the 18 x 9s and 18 x 10s?
2. Are you running the 18 x 9s and 18 x 10s on the track?
3. If no, what is your track set up in terms of rims/tires? (I am trying to set mine up for the track)
Thanks!
1. What offset are the 18 x 9s and 18 x 10s?
2. Are you running the 18 x 9s and 18 x 10s on the track?
3. If no, what is your track set up in terms of rims/tires? (I am trying to set mine up for the track)
Thanks!
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IF you like the wide tires and wheels for looks, go for it. As for performance, it will suffer as will comfort. If you go to the track, you need to be concerned about rubbing that may occur in the inside of the rear tires against the swing arm and the oil line. If you then space out, you rub the fender. This rubbing may not ever occur on the road, but at the track under load going around corners you may have issues.
Sorry, I like 16" and D-90's at that.
Sorry, I like 16" and D-90's at that.
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