Henrik964

Everbody seams to aim for as wide as possible. Now I thnking on going the other way. Ayone have experince how thin You can go on org. 17" CUP:s or 18" 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 I think factory is 205/05 front and 255/45 back org... on the 18" i'm not sure. Reason, I want to have rims with the look "as little rubber as possible"

Greg_L

Why not buy another 3 spares and run a 'space saver' setup ? I imagine it would make handling somewhat unusual though.

Henrik964

spares are speed limit 50 or 80 km/h Byt otherwise brilliant idea..... NOT. I was asking for a serious input please.

Greg_L

Hey just kidding!

I don't know what the minimum is for your 18s. You can of course 'stretch' a narrower tyre over a rim. The VW boys seem to like doing that. I'd be concerned about ripping the tyre off under heavy cornering though. That could spoil your afternoon.

Henrik964

No probs, Just what I've seen with the vw boys.. and it looks really cool Thing i'm worried about is just what You are pointing at but on some pictures from Ap car design it looks like they have really litttle
rubber on the 18" rims so what are the limits?

ThomasC2

Most tyre brands has a template on their website showing the min and max rim the recommend for each size. That could maybe be a start for the info you need.

David A

I think stock in 17 is 205/50 & 255/40

cobalt

I use either 8&9 x 17's with 235/275 or 8 & 9.5 X 18 with 225/265 for the track. Be careful with 18's and low profile tires on the street. You will find you are repairing your wheels more than you care to. For the street I find 17's give a better ride and do a fine job. I run 7&9x17 cup I's with 225/255 for the street

964russ

Them low tyre side wall, strech look isnt a good look for a 911.
All them vdubs wana look like a 911!
You have a 911, u dont wana look like them.

They wana look like U!

Henrik964

Russ, thats true..

Nine11

+100000

The stretched look isn't my cup of tea....

964russ

Nine11, need more pics ov them rims u got, please

Got them pics, thanks.
There defo the style iam after, GT3ish but in 17".

Anyone this side of the big pond have a cheap supplyer of 996 2002 10spoke carrera wheels 17" pls you gotta let me know.

Nine11

No worries...that is exactly what I was looking for. 17" GT3 type/style. Good luck with your quest, and if I can be of assistance, let me know.