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Old 12-25-2013, 09:11 PM
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We worked hard to get a 305-35-18 nitto nt01.....buy it or else.
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Originally Posted by Mvez
We worked hard to get a 305-35-18 nitto nt01.....buy it or else.
I intend to. thats very close to stock diameter.

trying to decide if i want 235/40 or 245/40 fronts. Hmm.....
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I use both 18s and 19s. Hoosiers. No real difference.
I actually slightly prefer 19.
Old 12-25-2013, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kyrocks
I use both 18s and 19s. Hoosiers. No real difference.
I actually slightly prefer 19.
Read up

Might make u consider r6 or not

https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...ps-on-r6s.html
Old 12-26-2013, 06:00 AM
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We ran 18" TechArt Formula wheels (BBS Made) together with Michelin N1 Slicks on the 07' GT3 with the 997.2 380mm Brakes in front.

Worked great! Car was superb!
Old 12-26-2013, 09:16 AM
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For what it is worth Jackson Motorsports has 25 percent off Michelin slicks right now
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Originally Posted by kosmo
I intend to. thats very close to stock diameter.

trying to decide if i want 235/40 or 245/40 fronts. Hmm.....
You NEED to use the 245-40 fronts....this way, when your rears wear down (which they will faster), you can still replace with brand new rears and still use worn fronts without any problems (if you use TC on). Otherwise, they will be out of diameter ratio spec.....trust me, get the 245-40.
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Has anyone run tropheos on 19" yet? Are they worth the $$?
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Originally Posted by Mvez
You NEED to use the 245-40 fronts....this way, when your rears wear down (which they will faster), you can still replace with brand new rears and still use worn fronts without any problems (if you use TC on). Otherwise, they will be out of diameter ratio spec.....trust me, get the 245-40.
^^^^This....absolutely run 245/40/18 front with 305/35/18 rears.
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Originally Posted by Jerome104
Has anyone run tropheos on 19" yet? Are they worth the $$?
I haven't run them but have run with guys at the track that have used them. Trefeo needs to run at least -3 camber up front and since I also street drive my car that's way too much for street tires on the street...plus....too much money and wear out fast compared to the Nitto nt01 tires.
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[QUOTE="mdrums;11006473"] I haven't run them but have run with guys at the track that have used them. Trefeo needs to run at least -3 camber up front and since I also street drive my car that's way too much for street tires on the street...plus....too much money and wear out fast compared to the Nitto nt01 tires.[/




Is there a good place online for nittos?
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Sorry for above: is there a good online shop to buy nittos?
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Discount Tire sells them on line.
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Originally Posted by Izzone
Read up

Might make u consider r6 or not

https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...ps-on-r6s.html
Thanks for info/opinions.
Old 12-29-2013, 02:37 AM
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Of all places, Walmart actually sells Nitto NT01's cheap (w/ free delivery at store). Now I can have my wife pick up my tires when she picks up milk.
http://www.walmart.com/search/search...nstraint=91083

I'm getting ready to put on 18's for the track. Does anyone run Nitto 315's on with 18X12 in the rear?


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