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Old 10-23-2015 | 02:49 PM
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Have a set of 235/265 19 snow tires and a 2006 C4 . What size rims should I get for snows?
Have spacers. Brand suggestions also welcomed.
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Old 10-23-2015 | 05:24 PM
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You would want 18": for 8" front 225-235/40-18 and 10" rear for 255-265/35-18". Then get real snow tires like Michelin Alpine, Nokian Hakkapeliitta, etc...


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I have the Sport Edition Cup 4 wheels that are very popular.

19X8.5 5-130 POR ET54 $199.00

19X11 5-130 POR ET51 $238.00

Let me know if interested!








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For rims, I say go for something used, or something that isn't super expensive - Enkei, OZ, etc. They're going to get gross and maybe a little beat up, so no sense in getting anything crazy. I've always done fine with OZ.
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Originally Posted by damon@tirerack.com
I have the Sport Edition Cup 4 wheels that are very popular.

19X8.5 5-130 POR ET54 $199.00

19X11 5-130 POR ET51 $238.00

Let me know if interested!
Are these available in the black finish for the wide-body 997.2 C4S?
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Also make sure its a wheel you can easily find a replacement of because in winter potholes can destroy wheels and tires.
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I have those Nokians already just looking for wheels especially not to big in rear for 265s
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I'd stay with a 10" width for the rear.



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