Track tires/wheels for C4S
07-10-2002, 02:29 PM
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Track tires/wheels for C4S
I've been researching track tires for the C4S, just so I don't have to pay $$$$ to keep replacing the PZeros. I'm also looking at getting a separate set of rims. The problem is, for the 18X8 fronts and 18X11 rears, tire sizes seem to be limited to 225/40X18 and 295/30X18. Only Conti's and PZeros seem to come at those rear sizes.
Any thoughts? Suggestions on tires, or wheel tire combo's for the track? TIA.
Any thoughts? Suggestions on tires, or wheel tire combo's for the track? TIA.
07-10-2002, 02:39 PM
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You could always switch to a 17" track rim. There is a far greater selection of tires (especialy track tires) for a 17" rim as opposed to an 18" rim.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
07-11-2002, 12:22 AM
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Not so sure about decreasing wheel diameters, Sloth. There may be a problem with brake clearances. Going bigger is OK.
Heard fromn other posters that I may be able to get a slighlty smaller tire in the rear (285), so long as the outside diameter stays the same. May give me a little more oversteer (yahooooo). Thanks for the reply.
Heard fromn other posters that I may be able to get a slighlty smaller tire in the rear (285), so long as the outside diameter stays the same. May give me a little more oversteer (yahooooo). Thanks for the reply.
07-11-2002, 09:42 AM
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I just bought a set of Kumho's mounted on the Carrera II wheels from Wheel Enhancement. Same size as the '02 stock 18" which is a 285 in the rear. The Kumho's have a little thread so you can drive them to the track. They seem to perform quite well, but maybe not quite up to the level of the Hoosier. They are a lot cheaper than your P Zeros. Check prices and sizes at <a href="http://www.tirerack.com." target="_blank">www.tirerack.com.</a>
07-11-2002, 10:37 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by Palting:
[QB]Not so sure about decreasing wheel diameters, Sloth. There may be a problem with brake clearances. Going bigger is OK.
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The standard 996 wheel is a 17". Unless they put different brakes on the C4S (do they?) I would think you should have no problem. I am not 100% on that so I would look further before doing anything?
I know for my track car (951) I would rather have a 17" rim b/c of the greater selection of tires.
Either way, good luck on that.
[QB]Not so sure about decreasing wheel diameters, Sloth. There may be a problem with brake clearances. Going bigger is OK.
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The standard 996 wheel is a 17". Unless they put different brakes on the C4S (do they?) I would think you should have no problem. I am not 100% on that so I would look further before doing anything?
I know for my track car (951) I would rather have a 17" rim b/c of the greater selection of tires.
Either way, good luck on that.
07-11-2002, 11:10 AM
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Palting,
I have a set of track wheels and tires for the '02 C4S. You need to get wheels with the offset of a 993 widebody or 996 TT. I found a set of 993TT wheels which worked great. The front wheels will require a 5mm spacer. The rears fit no problem. The rears were supposed to be 18x10, but when measured, came up at more like 18x11. I ordered the tires (Kuhmo Ecsta V700's) without seeing the rims (285's), but a 305 will fit on this rim no problem. I am running 225's on the front. Feel free to e-mail me and we can discuss (mpgk3@yahoo.com).
Mike
I have a set of track wheels and tires for the '02 C4S. You need to get wheels with the offset of a 993 widebody or 996 TT. I found a set of 993TT wheels which worked great. The front wheels will require a 5mm spacer. The rears fit no problem. The rears were supposed to be 18x10, but when measured, came up at more like 18x11. I ordered the tires (Kuhmo Ecsta V700's) without seeing the rims (285's), but a 305 will fit on this rim no problem. I am running 225's on the front. Feel free to e-mail me and we can discuss (mpgk3@yahoo.com).
Mike