will these pirelli winter tires clear a 996 Turbo
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The fronts will fit fine but rears might rub the fender liners. Also that diameter ratio front to rear is not compatible with the AWD or PSM systems. The front to rear difference is too great. Ideally you want the front diameter to be equal or slightly larger than the rear.
Consider 245/35-19 with 285/30-19 instead.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...earDiameter=19
Consider 245/35-19 with 285/30-19 instead.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...earDiameter=19
Last edited by Carlo_Carrera; 10-26-2017 at 12:15 AM.
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17 rev per mile difference is a lot and right on the edge of what the AWD/PSM system can handle. You might trigger PSM issues with those. Do what you think is best but I think the sizes I listed are a better solution.
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Tirerack has two choices and there are other brands at other sites.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
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Maybe I need to find some 19" wheels as I have had zero luck getting anything to fit my stock twists. Tire Rack *may* have some on order but they're out of production so they can't be sure. They don't even have a new wheel/tire combo I can do. Getting discouraged....
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Are looking for snow, all season or performance tires for your twist wheels?
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Studless snow tires. I have Blizzak LM-32s on order, the front tires are actually the issue, they are out of production but the rep said Bridgestone had a pair left over so have been waiting for those for the past month. The rep has been awesome, just been hard to get an exact status update. I was out of town last week when we got 6" of snow, thankfully it had all melted by the time I returned.
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Yes, snow tires are tough to find in 18 inch sizes. You are right, you might be better off going to 19 inch wheels.
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Studless snow tires. I have Blizzak LM-32s on order, the front tires are actually the issue, they are out of production but the rep said Bridgestone had a pair left over so have been waiting for those for the past month. The rep has been awesome, just been hard to get an exact status update. I was out of town last week when we got 6" of snow, thankfully it had all melted by the time I returned.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
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Wow these might be it. Getting a status update on my Blizzaks today. I ordered 275s in those too, good to know they'll work if stretched a bit.
These aren't full on snow tires but they might work for you. The sizes are good for the AWD/PSM system too.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
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996 turbo fitment wither tires
The fronts will fit fine but rears might rub the fender liners. Also that diameter ratio front to rear is not compatible with the AWD or PSM systems. The front to rear difference is too great. Ideally you want the front diameter to be equal or slightly larger than the rear.
Consider 245/35-19 with 285/30-19 instead.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...earDiameter=19
Consider 245/35-19 with 285/30-19 instead.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...earDiameter=19
I just got them all mounted up and they appear to be quite a bit taller than the 18" setup I have ( my car is in the shop till next week so fitment is not available at this time, I am just nervous will these fit my car for sure ?
I spent a lot of money on these and am just nervous, will the fenders need to be rolled?
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Carlos , it has been a few months since you gave me the advice to get this size 19" tire and wheel combo , but I ordered the rims from forgestar and had them make me a special offset 10" wide rim for the winter tires , and ordered the michelin alpin in the 285/30/19 and 245/35/19
I just got them all mounted up and they appear to be quite a bit taller than the 18" setup I have ( my car is in the shop till next week so fitment is not available at this time, I am just nervous will these fit my car for sure ?
I spent a lot of money on these and am just nervous, will the fenders need to be rolled?
I just got them all mounted up and they appear to be quite a bit taller than the 18" setup I have ( my car is in the shop till next week so fitment is not available at this time, I am just nervous will these fit my car for sure ?
I spent a lot of money on these and am just nervous, will the fenders need to be rolled?
Last edited by Carlo_Carrera; 01-28-2018 at 12:04 PM.