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Old 03-12-2021 | 05:35 PM
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Hello all,
have a 2005 base carrera 911 that came with 19” I believe ‘s’ wheels.
currently has295/30/zr19

235/35/zr19
On it.

can I go any wider on stock rims and suspension?
should I stick with stock width?

thinking ps4s.
tire guy says I can go 1 size wider, has anyone done this with good effect?
thanks for the benefit of your experience..


Old 03-12-2021 | 05:45 PM
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Tire. Rack lists 295 and 305...street only car..
Old 03-12-2021 | 05:47 PM
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Yes, you can go with the 305’s but the big question is why?
Old 03-12-2021 | 06:11 PM
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Is not bigger better?
Old 03-12-2021 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay Page
Is not bigger better?
Track yes, street not necessarily. Bigger tires increase purchase cost and reduce fuel economy. You won't really notice the added stickiness on the street.
Old 03-12-2021 | 08:36 PM
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it depends on the wheel width. If it is 11'' then 295 or 305. If you want bigger tires, you need to get different wheels that they will fit.
Dont try to get the balloon look on a good car. Nobody thats into good cars will like it
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Originally Posted by Jay Page
Is not bigger better?
No, you have a nice car but with a base car and limited power lighter is better that includes tire size.

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Old 03-12-2021 | 10:19 PM
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Thanks for the advice, I didn’t think of the rotating, unsprung weight..

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