Wheel recommendations for 997.1 RS
02-07-2012 | 04:28 PM
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Wide body, easy: 255/335 x 18 R6 and 8.5/12 x18 OZ Allegerittas.
For street use (not Hoosier, but street driving), I can't justify the need for a 2nd set of wheels, stick to stock wheels and stock size tires. If you need tires (street use) dump the MPSC and get MPSS.
If you're looking for a 2nd set of wheels for track use, and plan on running R6, go 18", given the long gearing in the 997.1, 19" will make the car slower (higher CG and smaller size tires on R6).
If you feel like pushing the envelope, and very few do, 285/335 on 18x10 and 18x12 fit as well, with proper offset, fender rolling required, fender pushing required too, plus 2 other minor tricks.
For street use (not Hoosier, but street driving), I can't justify the need for a 2nd set of wheels, stick to stock wheels and stock size tires. If you need tires (street use) dump the MPSC and get MPSS.
If you're looking for a 2nd set of wheels for track use, and plan on running R6, go 18", given the long gearing in the 997.1, 19" will make the car slower (higher CG and smaller size tires on R6).
If you feel like pushing the envelope, and very few do, 285/335 on 18x10 and 18x12 fit as well, with proper offset, fender rolling required, fender pushing required too, plus 2 other minor tricks.
02-07-2012 | 05:13 PM
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Othwerwise, I recommend 18" CCW's. I just ordered another set of C14's on Monday. 9"/12" w/ RS offsets (ET50 front/rear). Sucks they are almost twice as expensive as the OZ's, but there isn't anything else out there in that price range for a forged wheel.
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02-07-2012 | 05:17 PM
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I'm too cheap for Hoho's, but rode in another local MK1 RS with this tire setup on 18" Allegeritas, and it felt awesome on track. ALOT more grip than my 5 year old RA1's, 305's at that....lol.
02-07-2012 | 09:19 PM
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zbbo730 Hows it going buddy, Have not seen you online in a few
Hows the new car treating you bud? Lets see some pics in back in black post.
Ive been looking for ya. waiting on your pics. I had my eye on a raptor just like your the other day
Nice trucks, I was thinking of getting the red one. Still thinking about it but not sure yet
anyways, hope your well
Hows the new car treating you bud? Lets see some pics in back in black post.
Ive been looking for ya. waiting on your pics. I had my eye on a raptor just like your the other day
Nice trucks, I was thinking of getting the red one. Still thinking about it but not sure yet
anyways, hope your well
02-08-2012 | 11:38 AM
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zbbo730 Hows it going buddy, Have not seen you online in a few
Hows the new car treating you bud? Lets see some pics in back in black post.
Ive been looking for ya. waiting on your pics. I had my eye on a raptor just like your the other day
Nice trucks, I was thinking of getting the red one. Still thinking about it but not sure yet
anyways, hope your well
Hows the new car treating you bud? Lets see some pics in back in black post.
Ive been looking for ya. waiting on your pics. I had my eye on a raptor just like your the other day
Nice trucks, I was thinking of getting the red one. Still thinking about it but not sure yet
anyways, hope your well
02-08-2012 | 11:40 AM
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02-08-2012 | 12:39 PM
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right on, im happy to hear your doing well and things are working in your favor.
Thats great. I am not sure if you looked in the classified, I have searched thru there a few times this past week and I keep seeing ads for 997.1 wheels. So many of them infact. Lots of great deals and choice in there at the moment. Maybe you might want to just check it out. It would be nice to see you land maybe 2 sets or near two for the price of buying NEW.
I think im going to take a test drive in this Raptor this week. Yours has inspired me to take a closer look at them. Great looking truck. Cant wait to see what your cooking up with the RS. Good luck in school.
Thats great. I am not sure if you looked in the classified, I have searched thru there a few times this past week and I keep seeing ads for 997.1 wheels. So many of them infact. Lots of great deals and choice in there at the moment. Maybe you might want to just check it out. It would be nice to see you land maybe 2 sets or near two for the price of buying NEW.
I think im going to take a test drive in this Raptor this week. Yours has inspired me to take a closer look at them. Great looking truck. Cant wait to see what your cooking up with the RS. Good luck in school.
02-08-2012 | 12:55 PM
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right on, im happy to hear your doing well and things are working in your favor.
Thats great. I am not sure if you looked in the classified, I have searched thru there a few times this past week and I keep seeing ads for 997.1 wheels. So many of them infact. Lots of great deals and choice in there at the moment. Maybe you might want to just check it out. It would be nice to see you land maybe 2 sets or near two for the price of buying NEW.
I think im going to take a test drive in this Raptor this week. Yours has inspired me to take a closer look at them. Great looking truck. Cant wait to see what your cooking up with the RS. Good luck in school.
Thats great. I am not sure if you looked in the classified, I have searched thru there a few times this past week and I keep seeing ads for 997.1 wheels. So many of them infact. Lots of great deals and choice in there at the moment. Maybe you might want to just check it out. It would be nice to see you land maybe 2 sets or near two for the price of buying NEW.
I think im going to take a test drive in this Raptor this week. Yours has inspired me to take a closer look at them. Great looking truck. Cant wait to see what your cooking up with the RS. Good luck in school.
