ble2011

I need to replace my tires. Currently have 17 inch stock wheels. Want to keep current stock wheels, but thinking of going with a little wider tire. This would be for purely looks. Anybody ventured away from stock? If so, any problems with clearance? Any handling issues? Would like to have some suggestions on size as I'm unsure if my shop will go wider. I recall something in the past about legal liabilities, etc. If I come with some knowledge of what I want, maybe they will pay more attention.

mongrelcat

285's are pretty common in the rear on 18's -- not too sure about 17's. I remember one thread on this;
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...7s-vs-18s.html

If that doesn't help try a search for "size tire 17" in the subject line for threads in the 993 forum.

Matt Lane

255 is the right fit on a 9 inch rear. Not sure if there are any good 265/275 options availble and how fitment would be.

You can pinch a 225 on the 7 inch front, which will dial out some of the understeer. If you are staying on the street, you wouldn't notice the difference.

I think upsizing on the narrow stock wheels, you aren't going to make much of an aesthetic improvement. You may even degrade handling (with even wider rears, for example, relative to the fronts).

Good luck.

Matt