Carrera S with 18inch tires
09-27-2006, 02:47 PM
#31
Originally Posted by colonel
H20N00,
what size tires are you going to mount on your 18" wheels? I'm thinking about to downsize the stock wheels for track use. I have been using stock wheels/tire(Mich. PS2).
I plan to use 18" wheels with Mich. Sport Cup tires, but I want keep the tire width at 295 rather 265 on stock 18" wheels.
thx
what size tires are you going to mount on your 18" wheels? I'm thinking about to downsize the stock wheels for track use. I have been using stock wheels/tire(Mich. PS2).
I plan to use 18" wheels with Mich. Sport Cup tires, but I want keep the tire width at 295 rather 265 on stock 18" wheels.
thx
315/30/18 Rear Michelin PS-2 (29lbs)
The rear tires are about 1/2 inch smaller overall diameter (25.5" vs. 26") than the 295/30/19's on the car now which will give it about 2.25% lower overall gearing. That should help acceleration a bit and reduce top speed by about 4mph.
MC
09-27-2006, 11:23 PM
#32
Originally Posted by Edgy01
Interested to know how you did that. The collective weight of the factory OEM lug bolts is 1 lb, 4.7 ozs to begin with (at each wheel).
Ok, so I'm a bit enlightened and confused. You said the OEM lugs weigh 3.5oz (the locking lug) and 3.3oz (others) which totals 16.7oz (1lb, .7oz) per corner. Yet, you indicate above it's 20.7oz (1lb, 4.7oz) per corner. This is pretty trivial but I'd like to know which you believe to be correct.
I weighed the aftermarket Ti lugs and they are 1.9oz each for a total of 9.5oz per corner. They look incredible, feel lighter but, at many hundreds of $ a set, they are not worth an aggregate weight savings of only a half pound or so. Once again, buyer beware!
MC
09-28-2006, 11:02 AM
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Yes,--my mathmatical error,--so used to metric. 16.7 oz per corner.
One caution on the titanim. Inspect them regularly. I have worked extensively with titanium goods and there is a higher fracture potential with titanium over steel or aluminimum.
Good luck with the racing!
One caution on the titanim. Inspect them regularly. I have worked extensively with titanium goods and there is a higher fracture potential with titanium over steel or aluminimum.
Good luck with the racing!
09-28-2006, 12:13 PM
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Related to this discussion: curious what are the weights of the various wheels standard and optional on the 997S?
Was considering the Carrera Sports (admittedly purely aesthetics reason) but this discussion has me thinking and considering keeping the 18" setup.
Was considering the Carrera Sports (admittedly purely aesthetics reason) but this discussion has me thinking and considering keeping the 18" setup.
09-28-2006, 12:30 PM
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One more time...
Porsche Factory Carrera S
8x19" 22 lbs. 4 oz.
11x19" 27 lbs. 12 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Classic
8x19" 23 lbs. 10 oz.
11x19" 28 lbs. 11 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Sport Design
8x19" 24 lbs. 3 oz.
11x19" 28 lbs. 3 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Sport
8.5x19" 24 lbs. 2 oz.
11.5x19" 29 lbs. 4 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera S
8x19" 22 lbs. 4 oz.
11x19" 27 lbs. 12 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Classic
8x19" 23 lbs. 10 oz.
11x19" 28 lbs. 11 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Sport Design
8x19" 24 lbs. 3 oz.
11x19" 28 lbs. 3 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Sport
8.5x19" 24 lbs. 2 oz.
11.5x19" 29 lbs. 4 oz.
09-28-2006, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
One more time...
Porsche Factory Carrera S
8x19" 22 lbs. 4 oz.
11x19" 27 lbs. 12 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Classic
8x19" 23 lbs. 10 oz.
11x19" 28 lbs. 11 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Sport Design
8x19" 24 lbs. 3 oz.
11x19" 28 lbs. 3 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Sport
8.5x19" 24 lbs. 2 oz.
11.5x19" 29 lbs. 4 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera S
8x19" 22 lbs. 4 oz.
11x19" 27 lbs. 12 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Classic
8x19" 23 lbs. 10 oz.
11x19" 28 lbs. 11 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Sport Design
8x19" 24 lbs. 3 oz.
11x19" 28 lbs. 3 oz.
Porsche Factory Carrera Sport
8.5x19" 24 lbs. 2 oz.
11.5x19" 29 lbs. 4 oz.
A follow up question if you please: since the 997S comes with 19" setup as standard, what are my options if I want an 18" setup, is it even recommended or possible with the S?
Wonder if the 997 GT3 18" wheels would fit the 997 S? Have seen it on the 996 Turbo and it's ligher (if I remember correctly) than the stahdard 18" 996 Turbo wheel.
09-28-2006, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rkao
Thanks for the data, sounds like it's been posted previously.
A follow up question if you please: since the 997S comes with 19" setup as standard, what are my options if I want an 18" setup, is it even recommended or possible with the S?
Wonder if the 997 GT3 18" wheels would fit the 997 S? Have seen it on the 996 Turbo and it's ligher (if I remember correctly) than the stahdard 18" 996 Turbo wheel.
A follow up question if you please: since the 997S comes with 19" setup as standard, what are my options if I want an 18" setup, is it even recommended or possible with the S?
Wonder if the 997 GT3 18" wheels would fit the 997 S? Have seen it on the 996 Turbo and it's ligher (if I remember correctly) than the stahdard 18" 996 Turbo wheel.
