Wheel, Tyre and Suspension - will this combo work?
06-07-2007, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
Alpha I am in total agreement. So I might go for the same but with black centers since I have a Speed Yellow car, what do you think?
06-07-2007, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
Benjamin, I spoke to Damon today at the Tire Rack and your wheels came up in the discussion, again they look great.
So I might just bite the bullet and get a a great set of wheels now and be done with it.
BTW...what size wheels and tyres do u have?
Thanks again
So I might just bite the bullet and get a a great set of wheels now and be done with it.
BTW...what size wheels and tyres do u have?
Thanks again
My wheels are 19x8.5 up front on 235s and 19x12s w/ 315s in the rear - these will not fit your car FYI so don't try to copy my setup - Damon will tell you the same thing.
06-07-2007, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
Alpha I am in total agreement. So I might go for the same but with black centers since I have a Speed Yellow car, what do you think?
Here it is on the Ruf RT12 - Ruf uses the OZ 3s on their flagship 911.
Here it is on my black M3 - it'll look better with your SY.
06-08-2007, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Benjamin Choi
Thx, bud here's a better shot for you
I love the M3. The new one coming out is off the hook! V8 over 400 horse! I love it!
Did you use H&R to lower? I am new to Porsche and trying to learn whats good and whats not.
I have 19.8.5 235x35 and 19x10 275x30 on my C2
06-08-2007, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
Alpha I am in total agreement. So I might go for the same but with black centers since I have a Speed Yellow car, what do you think?
I think 19's look good on the P cars. I am going to go with a 295x30 or 305x30 if they will fit on the back next time.
Ben has a 315 and I know that will fit a 10" rim but I dont know if it will work on the C2? If it does the 315 on the back would be the way to go!
06-08-2007, 11:19 AM
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Fellas, on the narrowbodies, anything over 10s isn't going to fit right without fender molestation and going with less than ideal tire sizes. If you wanted steamrollers, ya guys needed to get the widebodies. Just make sure if you go 11s, you're going off of specs from someone who has fitted it and can prove it doesn't rub even when lowered.
My suspension is PSS9s. I never go with just going with springs over stock shocks. Ghetto if you ask me.
Stick with the 275s with the 10s. 19s are a must. 18s look too small especially the aftermarket wheels with any sort of lip.
My suspension is PSS9s. I never go with just going with springs over stock shocks. Ghetto if you ask me.
Stick with the 275s with the 10s. 19s are a must. 18s look too small especially the aftermarket wheels with any sort of lip.
06-08-2007, 02:10 PM
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This is great feedback and much apprciated as the investment I am about to do is significant.
So if I understand this right:
Front 19x8.5 with 235/35
Rear 19x10 with 275/30
PSS9 Suspension System
Question: can I go with a 285/30 on the rear with the PSS9?
Due to cost of everything (7K) I may have to do this in stages.
I understand about doing the suspension first, however I have to get rid of the ghetto wheels ASAP. I can just afford the wheels and tyres I want, but it is going to be a stretch to do the PSS9 at the same time. But then I am in a corner in that I do not want killer wheels on the car without lowering it and it might be a few months before I can get the PSS9. Basically I do not want to drive around with ghetto wheels on the car, but will the new wheels look out of place if not lowered.
What if I put in H&R Lowering Springs for the time being then do the PSS9?
Thanks again for everyones input on this subject, it is much appreciated.
So if I understand this right:
Front 19x8.5 with 235/35
Rear 19x10 with 275/30
PSS9 Suspension System
Question: can I go with a 285/30 on the rear with the PSS9?
Due to cost of everything (7K) I may have to do this in stages.
I understand about doing the suspension first, however I have to get rid of the ghetto wheels ASAP. I can just afford the wheels and tyres I want, but it is going to be a stretch to do the PSS9 at the same time. But then I am in a corner in that I do not want killer wheels on the car without lowering it and it might be a few months before I can get the PSS9. Basically I do not want to drive around with ghetto wheels on the car, but will the new wheels look out of place if not lowered.
What if I put in H&R Lowering Springs for the time being then do the PSS9?
Thanks again for everyones input on this subject, it is much appreciated.
06-08-2007, 02:31 PM
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I see your quandary. What a tough problem to have. 
Get the wheels first because those chrome wheels are straight outta DUB magazine.
You can do the springs first and then save up for the PSS9s or look for a used set which is always great to do.
You want to have it all at once, man, to really justify your expenditure. The wheels just aren't going to look right at stock height with the lower profile tires. It's going look like a 4x4.
Get the wheels first because those chrome wheels are straight outta DUB magazine.
You can do the springs first and then save up for the PSS9s or look for a used set which is always great to do.
You want to have it all at once, man, to really justify your expenditure. The wheels just aren't going to look right at stock height with the lower profile tires. It's going look like a 4x4.
Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
This is great feedback and much apprciated as the investment I am about to do is significant.
So if I understand this right:
Front 19x8.5 with 235/35
Rear 19x10 with 275/30
PSS9 Suspension System
Question: can I go with a 285/30 on the rear with the PSS9?
Due to cost of everything (7K) I may have to do this in stages.
I understand about doing the suspension first, however I have to get rid of the ghetto wheels ASAP. I can just afford the wheels and tyres I want, but it is going to be a stretch to do the PSS9 at the same time. But then I am in a corner in that I do not want killer wheels on the car without lowering it and it might be a few months before I can get the PSS9. Basically I do not want to drive around with ghetto wheels on the car, but will the new wheels look out of place if not lowered.
What if I put in H&R Lowering Springs for the time being then do the PSS9?
Thanks again for everyones input on this subject, it is much appreciated.
So if I understand this right:
Front 19x8.5 with 235/35
Rear 19x10 with 275/30
PSS9 Suspension System
Question: can I go with a 285/30 on the rear with the PSS9?
Due to cost of everything (7K) I may have to do this in stages.
I understand about doing the suspension first, however I have to get rid of the ghetto wheels ASAP. I can just afford the wheels and tyres I want, but it is going to be a stretch to do the PSS9 at the same time. But then I am in a corner in that I do not want killer wheels on the car without lowering it and it might be a few months before I can get the PSS9. Basically I do not want to drive around with ghetto wheels on the car, but will the new wheels look out of place if not lowered.
What if I put in H&R Lowering Springs for the time being then do the PSS9?
Thanks again for everyones input on this subject, it is much appreciated.
06-08-2007, 03:11 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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Pat,
the Aero Kit was on the car when I bought it, but originally the car did not come with the kit and I believe just recently. But I do not know where the kit came from, but I have heard through other threads/posts that there are places out there such as Suncoast Porsche.
As far as being happy with it...absolutely, it really made me want the car, to me it finishes it the look and being Speed Yellow, it actually looks wider than it really is.
the Aero Kit was on the car when I bought it, but originally the car did not come with the kit and I believe just recently. But I do not know where the kit came from, but I have heard through other threads/posts that there are places out there such as Suncoast Porsche.
As far as being happy with it...absolutely, it really made me want the car, to me it finishes it the look and being Speed Yellow, it actually looks wider than it really is.
06-08-2007, 06:26 PM
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Speed Demon, Your Mustang is incredible. I'm supposed to copy & send a picture of it to my buddy that bought my Saleen. It is one of the nicest fox bodies that I have seen....EVER. The OEM GT3 mk1 wheels look fantastic with your aero kit. I believe they are made by BBS, they are two piece and are light weight. I have seen some incredible deals here, 6 speed, Pelican, and on E-bay. I bought my wheels off a fellow Rennlist member and couldnt be happier.
Check these wheels and tires out....https://rennlist.com/forums/for-sale-ads-member-to-member-fs-wtb-free/357230-fs-4-forgeline-sx3r-s-with-new-michelin-pilot-sport-cup-tires.html
Check these wheels and tires out....https://rennlist.com/forums/for-sale-ads-member-to-member-fs-wtb-free/357230-fs-4-forgeline-sx3r-s-with-new-michelin-pilot-sport-cup-tires.html
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06-08-2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
OK I tried a similar post in the Wheel & Tire forum but no response, so lets see if I can try this from a different angle:
My 1999 996 is shown below with the Aero Kit (top picture - Speed Yellow).
I want to add the Bilstein PSS9 suspension kit to the car, a set of Ruger Sport 19" wheels and tyres as follows:
Front: 19x8.5 offset ET45 with 235/35ZR19
Rear: 19x10.5 offset ET52 with 285/30ZR19
I like this design as it is a 5-spoke, silver with a deep looking highly polished lip (I have included a picture of the wheel and also on a 996 with the Aero Kit).
Please can anyone tell me if this will work out or not, or basically any input will do? I have not had a chance to see what they will look like on my car yet, but I was told that the otehr car did not have any suspension mods done to it, and so I like the stance.
FYI: I have a budget of 5K for wheels, tyres and suspension and the above I can get for under 4K and I can get the suspension installed by a shop I know.
The other option is I get the wheels and tyres and see how that goes (I need to get rid of my current ones they just don't look good on the car). Then address the suspension afterwards.
Thanks in advance, this forum is GREAT!!!
My 1999 996 is shown below with the Aero Kit (top picture - Speed Yellow).
I want to add the Bilstein PSS9 suspension kit to the car, a set of Ruger Sport 19" wheels and tyres as follows:
Front: 19x8.5 offset ET45 with 235/35ZR19
Rear: 19x10.5 offset ET52 with 285/30ZR19
I like this design as it is a 5-spoke, silver with a deep looking highly polished lip (I have included a picture of the wheel and also on a 996 with the Aero Kit).
Please can anyone tell me if this will work out or not, or basically any input will do? I have not had a chance to see what they will look like on my car yet, but I was told that the otehr car did not have any suspension mods done to it, and so I like the stance.
FYI: I have a budget of 5K for wheels, tyres and suspension and the above I can get for under 4K and I can get the suspension installed by a shop I know.
The other option is I get the wheels and tyres and see how that goes (I need to get rid of my current ones they just don't look good on the car). Then address the suspension afterwards.
Thanks in advance, this forum is GREAT!!!
Here is a pic:
06-08-2007, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Tippy
My search isnt working to verify but look for a thread I believe called "dont buy these wheels". I will tell you all about them, as bad as they are, people really liked the way my car looks including myself.
Here is a pic:
Here is a pic:
So the 295's fit ok? Is that a 19?