mklein9

Maybe a typo (as in the other thread about x74 first impressions)? PSS doesn't come in 295/35-18, confirmed both at the Michelin and Tire Rack sites.

But I think I'm leaning in your direction: 235/40-18 (25.4" diam), 285/35-18 (25.9" diam). Difference is 2% which should be OK. And tread wear from 10/32 to 2/32 is 0.5" in diameter (another 2%) so by the time the rears are at tread limit the diameter difference will be 0.25". New rears with half-worn fronts might be interesting though, with a 3% diam difference. Maybe by then there will be a 295/30-18.

balefire

I think you will be fine with PSS at 235/40/18 and 285/35/18.
I am running 235/35/19 and 305/30/19 with no rubbing, on my non lowered 996 40th.
In fact, I've ordered 235/40/18 and 295/35/18 BFG Rivals
As 6ta1 suggested, the front tire diameter will be the limiting factor at full lock.
The rears can go very tall as my fitment suggests.

6ta1

balefire, I am interested in your feedback. Have you tried any other size for the rears? The 295/30 or 305/30 are quite larger (in diameter) than our 235/35 fronts and I have been wondering if that makes the PSM act too quickly (thinking the rears start to spin earlier than they really do since they are like 5% taller than stock)

I was thinking about going 275/30/19 for the rears which would solve the diameter issue as well as balance better the handling (I have not enough oversteer on the dry and too much on the wet)

white out

I'm running wb offset wheel with 295/30, stock height (for now) and no rubbing.

At stock height, I wouldn't be concerned upping to a 35 series tire. You might get better mpg (.5mpg) with the slightly taller ratio.

+1

white out

Also, look around at different tire manufacturers. Michelin isn't the end all.

mklein9

I asked Tire Rack what they would recommend and the response is:

Yow that's quite a different approach from what you all have recommended.

According to Tire Rack's web site, the diameter of these is 25.3" (rear), 25.1" (front).

275/35-18 are also available, diameter 25.6".

Again I'm not after the absolute maximum possible grip by pushing width. I'd rather get the PSSs in whatever size makes the most sense. I like the idea of keeping with the stock front sizes to prevent rub.

Sneaky Pete

yupppp...typo. Go get them they are great.

white out

265/35 is the winter tire size recommended by Porsche on both the nb & wb cars. It may look stretched on your wheel.

why not go with a different tire?

balefire

6ta1. I've tried 295/30/19, 305/30/19. I've never had issues with PSM, perhaps because I have a C2.
I would consider changing alignment (max out camber front, 0 toe front, decrease toe rear, decrease camber rear) to reduce understeer before changing tires.
I would consider increasing my front tire width before I decrease the rear tire to reduce understeer.

perryinva

With your lowered x74 and keeping your rims, as others have said, the fronts determine max. I went through the same quandry you are in now, and just decided to spend a little more, and go with the right sized PS2s, which were under $1400 installed at costco, with road hazard, m&b, and N2 fill. I also use 7.5 mm spacers all.aroind from FVD. Some people, like me, just prefer Michelin tires because of past experiences, and afew $100 extra is worth it. Almost a year on the PS2 s and zero regrets. Alignment is the key to good wear. In my case, at or less than 5k miles ayear, they will last a very long time. Fun level and handling/ride are far more important than wear to me. What kind of miles per year do you expext to run?

KrazyK

Some of the bigger Ive seen. There are some NB 996's running 315's.

alpine003

IIRC, 265 is the standard stock size that came on '99-01 models. Starting in '02, they started coming with the 285 width as standard.

perryinva

265 was standard on 17's, 285 was always with optional 18s, I thought for all years.

alpine003

Your thinking about the mk2 models. The mk1 models always came with 265 standard for both winter or summer setups. Look at mk1 manual or tirerack site.

Sneaky Pete

Great choice! This is the best tire I have had.