Recommendations for winter tires for C4 GTS with center lock wheels
10-06-2018, 04:41 PM
#1
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Recommendations for winter tires for C4 GTS with center lock wheels
Hi guys,
My C4 GTS is arriving in November. It'll be my daily all year long in Toronto's suburbs. Can you guys make recommendations for winter tires for center lock wheels?
Thank you.
My C4 GTS is arriving in November. It'll be my daily all year long in Toronto's suburbs. Can you guys make recommendations for winter tires for center lock wheels?
Thank you.
10-06-2018, 09:24 PM
#3
Pro
Move to a climate where you don't need separate tires for winter. Just something to think about..
The GTS is a great daily driver. Probably the best all-around car in the 911 lineup.
The GTS is a great daily driver. Probably the best all-around car in the 911 lineup.
10-06-2018, 10:54 PM
#4
He said tires, not wheels.
Michelin Alpins are what I have and are N spec for our cars. I have a 991.1 GTS.
Michelin Alpins are what I have and are N spec for our cars. I have a 991.1 GTS.
10-07-2018, 05:01 AM
#5
Not sure there are any winter tires for the stock GTS CL wheel as they are a bit wider than the Turbo S winter wheels.
Some guys have just stretched to fit but I believe it exposes the inner 0.5” to damage if you are planning to use the stock GTS CL wheels and just swapping rubber.
I decided it was better to just have a second set of wheels. Think there were some threads if you do a search.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1024...ter-tires.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/wheel-an...2x20-rims.html
Some guys have just stretched to fit but I believe it exposes the inner 0.5” to damage if you are planning to use the stock GTS CL wheels and just swapping rubber.
I decided it was better to just have a second set of wheels. Think there were some threads if you do a search.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1024...ter-tires.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/wheel-an...2x20-rims.html
10-07-2018, 10:11 AM
#7
SJW, a Carin' kinda guy
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Options are basically OZ wheels from tirerack or factory turbo S winter wheels both with alpins or sottozero.
You can mix sottozero 2 and 3 to get a factory size set of winters to fit your factory wheels.
You can mix sottozero 2 and 3 to get a factory size set of winters to fit your factory wheels.
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10-07-2018, 10:15 AM
#8
Three Wheelin'
What I cannot seem to find anywhere except Suncoast are Turbo S wheels with an 8.5 inch front rim. All of the Turbo S wheels I see have 9" fronts, but only the dedicated winter package has 8.5"..
10-07-2018, 10:22 AM
#9
SJW, a Carin' kinda guy
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Correct. However, the fronts are fine at 9in wide, the issue is the rears which are 12in on standard and you need narrower to run a matched set of winters.
10-07-2018, 02:38 PM
#10
I'm in Toronto as well. When and if I decide to drive my C4 GTS in snow, I will definitely invest in a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires. I will also ask the dealer to store my wheels as I don't have room for a spare set at home. The thought of even the dealer prying tires off the stock wheels and pushing new tires on twice a year is just terrible. Too many chances for scratches.
Good luck deciding.
Good luck deciding.
10-07-2018, 02:41 PM
#11
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The centerlock rear wheels from a 991.1 Turbo are 11.5” wide. You can fit the recommended 295 width winter tire on this wheel without issues. I mounted winter tires on my factory centerlocks, and ordered new custom wheels for my summers.
Perhaps you can can find a deal on a set of OE centerlocks from a 991.1 Turbo S.
Perhaps you can can find a deal on a set of OE centerlocks from a 991.1 Turbo S.
10-07-2018, 05:44 PM
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The centerlock rear wheels from a 991.1 Turbo are 11.5” wide. You can fit the recommended 295 width winter tire on this wheel without issues. I mounted winter tires on my factory centerlocks, and ordered new custom wheels for my summers.
Perhaps you can can find a deal on a set of OE centerlocks from a 991.1 Turbo S.
Perhaps you can can find a deal on a set of OE centerlocks from a 991.1 Turbo S.
Front axle: 8.5 J x 20 RO 51 with 245/35 R 20 91V M+S tire,
Rear axle: 11 J x 20 RO 59 with 295/30 R 20 97V M+S tires.
Yes, 11" rears. I hope they got the offsets right.
My dealership didn't want me to put 295's on my 11.5" rear wheels, although they really should fit. It didn't matter in the end since I would up getting a set of 11" rear wheels for the 295 tires.
Swapping wheels and tires is far simpler than mounting new rubber each season on the same set of wheels. Plus the continued availability of winter tires in these sizes is important, too.
