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Old 09-14-2012, 06:01 PM
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Question Continental Tire Challenge slick fitment question

Hey! Just ran into a set of CtC slicks new that are in the 265/305 set up .I think some folks here have run a 265 successfully on the front of a 996 GT3 but wanted to know if any experienced bad rubbing issues on the track or any other reason not to use them for DE Thanks In Advance HOM
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Roll fenders and remove liner. Mike
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What is the height of the rears! I thought they were all 680 rears?
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I've already talked to Tom, but for general knowledge I ran 265 slick on the front. It is 0.6 inches large diameter than typical fronts (245/40/18 or 255/35/18). We ended up raising the front a little - even with pulled fenders it would rub a little under serious compression (VIR rollercoaster and hog pen). My front springs were 1000.

I think some teams run 305/645/18 slick - I see them for sale all the time. That tire is basically a 315/35/18 - perfect for these cars.



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