Wheel or Tire Question
10-15-2003, 01:56 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Wheel or Tire Question
I recently purchased a set of 4 - 18 7.5 and 10 OEM Turbo Twist wheels from a fellow Rennlist member that were from a NB 1999 996.
After getting Michelin Pilot tires mounted I noticed that the wheels appear opposite / different on each side of the car. What I am trying to say is that the wheels do not look the same on both sides - it looks like the wheels are mounted backwards on one side. The tires and the wheels are identical pairs. Am I losing it ?
After getting Michelin Pilot tires mounted I noticed that the wheels appear opposite / different on each side of the car. What I am trying to say is that the wheels do not look the same on both sides - it looks like the wheels are mounted backwards on one side. The tires and the wheels are identical pairs. Am I losing it ?
10-15-2003, 02:38 PM
#2
Rennlist Member
Steve,
No, you're perfectly sane. The wheels do have a different look when viewed straight on from the RH or LH sides. Puzzled me too, when I noticed it. Its simply because of the wheel design and the fact that the five "cutouts" in the 18" turbo wheel are not symetrical.
No, you're perfectly sane. The wheels do have a different look when viewed straight on from the RH or LH sides. Puzzled me too, when I noticed it. Its simply because of the wheel design and the fact that the five "cutouts" in the 18" turbo wheel are not symetrical.
10-15-2003, 03:36 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks Mike,
Thats a major relief.
It surprises me that Porsche does not manufacture these wheels with a left side design and right side design.
Thats a major relief.
It surprises me that Porsche does not manufacture these wheels with a left side design and right side design.
10-15-2003, 03:47 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
Steve,
I thought about that too - but it's bad enough now with specific FR and RR wheel sizes, special directional tires, etc. Don't give PNA any ideas.
The good news for us overly obsessive/compulsive types is that you can only see one side of the car (straight on) at a time. That's how I was able to get past this issue and go on with the rest of my life...
Ciao
I thought about that too - but it's bad enough now with specific FR and RR wheel sizes, special directional tires, etc. Don't give PNA any ideas.
The good news for us overly obsessive/compulsive types is that you can only see one side of the car (straight on) at a time. That's how I was able to get past this issue and go on with the rest of my life...
Ciao
10-19-2003, 02:38 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Update...mission accomplished - new tires and wheels installed !
The '99 18in 7.5/10 Turbo Technology wheels (and tires) weigh slightly more than the '95 17in 7/9 Cup wheels (and tires) :
40lb and 47lb for the 17s w Dunlop 9000
42lb and 48lb for the 18s w Michelin Pilots
I love the way the car looks now, with the 18s. On the road, the new wheels and tires handle great. The car tracks perfectly straight. I have not yet done an alignment. The steering support brace is on order from Suncoast at a much better price than my local dealer.
I will be putting the Cup wheels on the 944 next weekend but now Ive got to take the car out for a Sunday ride. I love this global warming - its f'ing 60 degrees and sunny !
ps - The wheels fit great - thanks Sloth !
The '99 18in 7.5/10 Turbo Technology wheels (and tires) weigh slightly more than the '95 17in 7/9 Cup wheels (and tires) :
40lb and 47lb for the 17s w Dunlop 9000
42lb and 48lb for the 18s w Michelin Pilots
I love the way the car looks now, with the 18s. On the road, the new wheels and tires handle great. The car tracks perfectly straight. I have not yet done an alignment. The steering support brace is on order from Suncoast at a much better price than my local dealer.
I will be putting the Cup wheels on the 944 next weekend but now Ive got to take the car out for a Sunday ride. I love this global warming - its f'ing 60 degrees and sunny !
ps - The wheels fit great - thanks Sloth !
02-20-2004, 04:52 PM
#6
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Originally posted by steve g
ps - The wheels fit great - thanks Sloth !
ps - The wheels fit great - thanks Sloth !
