New Wheels for 965?
06-21-2006 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 911addict
Nathan, re. speedo effect. Do people recalibrate if change to 18's?
Originally Posted by 911addict
BTW the reason i suggested larger wheels at the back (18s) but leaving (matching) front wheels (17s) is to give the benefit of filling the rear arches for looks, but saving money by only changing the rears. Also I think the existing compliant steering feel and tracking would be retained.
I'm wondering if anyone has done this and how it looks? I would imagine the different wheel sizes wouldn't be that obvious to the eye, but that the look would be quite aggressive giving a lifted back and lower front (assuming springs set up the same).
Or would there be an imbalance or disadvantage? I don't know.
PS: I like my Cup1's but have seen some 18" Cup1's. Hence my questions.
I'm wondering if anyone has done this and how it looks? I would imagine the different wheel sizes wouldn't be that obvious to the eye, but that the look would be quite aggressive giving a lifted back and lower front (assuming springs set up the same).
Or would there be an imbalance or disadvantage? I don't know.
PS: I like my Cup1's but have seen some 18" Cup1's. Hence my questions.
The rules stated that they could not use wider rubber.
The larger external dia. of the tyre gave the car more grip as there is now a larger contact patch for the tyre to the road (letting air out of your tyres also does this & is why some of the drag racers look like they have flat tyres).
Doing this will certainly alter your speedo and will also alter your castor angle. I am not too sure on the 964 cars what effect this will have as I do not understand how the later cars like the 964 and on use castor.
I would suggest you lowered the rear of the car to keep the rake of the car normal.
You will of course have to notify your insurance company.
Last edited by nathanUK '81 930 G50; 06-21-2006 at 07:48 PM.
06-22-2006 | 01:14 PM
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Here's a thought:
How would 16" Fuchs wheels work (ie. original 930 wheels)?
My initial thought is acceration would be improved although top speed lowered. (In fact this is what they used to do with original Mini Coopers).
One would have to play with the springs (and possibly spacers) but the look could be nice and low, aggressive and classic as well. Anyone done it?
How would 16" Fuchs wheels work (ie. original 930 wheels)?
My initial thought is acceration would be improved although top speed lowered. (In fact this is what they used to do with original Mini Coopers).
One would have to play with the springs (and possibly spacers) but the look could be nice and low, aggressive and classic as well. Anyone done it?
06-23-2006 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 911addict
Here's a thought:
How would 16" Fuchs wheels work (ie. original 930 wheels)?
My initial thought is acceration would be improved although top speed lowered. (In fact this is what they used to do with original Mini Coopers).
One would have to play with the springs (and possibly spacers) but the look could be nice and low, aggressive and classic as well. Anyone done it?
How would 16" Fuchs wheels work (ie. original 930 wheels)?
My initial thought is acceration would be improved although top speed lowered. (In fact this is what they used to do with original Mini Coopers).
One would have to play with the springs (and possibly spacers) but the look could be nice and low, aggressive and classic as well. Anyone done it?
06-23-2006 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 911addict
Here's a thought:
How would 16" Fuchs wheels work (ie. original 930 wheels)?
My initial thought is acceration would be improved although top speed lowered. (In fact this is what they used to do with original Mini Coopers).
One would have to play with the springs (and possibly spacers) but the look could be nice and low, aggressive and classic as well. Anyone done it?
How would 16" Fuchs wheels work (ie. original 930 wheels)?
My initial thought is acceration would be improved although top speed lowered. (In fact this is what they used to do with original Mini Coopers).
One would have to play with the springs (and possibly spacers) but the look could be nice and low, aggressive and classic as well. Anyone done it?
Bigger is better !
Cargraphics look great IMO.
