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Tire rack on back order for Victoracers...where else do people like?
Also, for standard 17" rims, what is the largest tire I can fit in a 993?
Also, for standard 17" rims, what is the largest tire I can fit in a 993?
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Jos, It's been a while since I had them, but TireRack says the 225/45 is 24.8" and the 275/40 is 25.5" which is a 2.7% difference. This difference is acceptable (I believe 6% is max before ABS problems). I ran the ECSTA V700 version for autox. I now run MPSC in the standard 205/255 sizes (but Michelin's are much wider that others) and don't worry as much about how much rubber is in the contact patch. At my skill level, it's not a major factor in lap times. I also don't worry about 205 vs 225 up front to try and reduce understeer as I have adjustable sway bars that accomplish the task better than trying to squeeze more rubber on a narrow rim (225's on a 7" rim).
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JPS,
I've found that some of the chain stores who already deal in Kumhos can get Victoracers w/o problem, and will come close to TireRack's prices, especially considering that you won't be paying shipping costs. Give them a try.
I've run 225/275 on 7/9 rims w/o issue...great combo, IMHO!
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I've found that some of the chain stores who already deal in Kumhos can get Victoracers w/o problem, and will come close to TireRack's prices, especially considering that you won't be paying shipping costs. Give them a try.
I've run 225/275 on 7/9 rims w/o issue...great combo, IMHO!
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Ah yes, but then there is the $$ with MPSC. And Toyo's don't have a 225, only 205 & 235, the latter of which don't seem to fit on a 7" rim.
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JPS has it exactly right. The $$ premium with MPSC doesn't necessarily equate, even with its (slightly) longer life, though everyone says the MPSC are a faster tire. And I've heard that the RA1s are excellent and fall in between in price, but don't come in a 225x17. Kumho Victoracers are superb bang-for-buck tires that work well ...for this weekend hack, anyway.
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