315 Rear Tire Size Work in OE Set-up?
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315 Rear Tire Size Work in OE Set-up?
Can a stock suspension and wheel 996T handle the PS2 315's on the rear with NO fender rolling?
I want to go with PS2's:
235/40/18 front
315/30/18 rear
I did a search and read through a lot of posts to get an answer but it was not clear if some of the cars had stock suspensions and wheels...
I want to go with PS2's:
235/40/18 front
315/30/18 rear
I did a search and read through a lot of posts to get an answer but it was not clear if some of the cars had stock suspensions and wheels...
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I am also running 315's on my car
-Coilovers - substantially lowered
-Kahn 19's
the guards have not been rolled, and the tyres have never touched them
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I am also running 315's on my car
-Coilovers - substantially lowered
-Kahn 19's
the guards have not been rolled, and the tyres have never touched them
larger photos HERE
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Well, I've ordered the larger tires and have a pretty good feeling that everything is going to work out OK. Thanks for the comments and I'll post my experience so that other can learn from it.
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Yep they should fit fine - my car (bone stock 01 996TT with stock solid twists - 18") - has 315s on the rear and 235s on the front that were fitted by the dealer I purchased the car from prior to sale.
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It worked but there's only 1/4-3/8" clearance at most between the inner fender liner and the rear of the tire. I think they may rub from time to time...
There was NO issue with the fender and it having to be rolled. It's not even close to being a issue for those considering getting the wider tires. Thanks for the help from those who posted!!
The MPS2's are AWESOME compared to the crappy P-Zero's that came on the car. Grip is better, ride is better, and they are QUIET by comparison! Highly recommend to those considering a tire change!!
There was NO issue with the fender and it having to be rolled. It's not even close to being a issue for those considering getting the wider tires. Thanks for the help from those who posted!!
The MPS2's are AWESOME compared to the crappy P-Zero's that came on the car. Grip is better, ride is better, and they are QUIET by comparison! Highly recommend to those considering a tire change!!
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Originally Posted by vyper340
It worked but there's only 1/4-3/8" clearance at most between the inner fender liner and the rear of the tire.
i agree with your assessment of the michelins ....great tyre