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Old 04-25-2016, 03:39 PM
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Default 997.1 Turbo Tire Upsizing question

I just wanted to ask and confirm that upsizing from 235/35/19 and 305/30/19 on stock wheels, to 245/35 and 325/30 on aftermarket 9" and 12" wide wheels is ok, and will not negatively impact my 4-wheel drive system or speedometer/odometer.

I'm sure this question has been addressed elsewhere, but I couldn't find it.

Thank you, guys!
Old 04-25-2016, 05:49 PM
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Perfect sizing for the 19x9 and 19x12

245/35 and 325/30 I prefer the chunky tire look

Go with super sports or cup 2 but be wary the cup 2 are very very slippery in the wet
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What type or brand wheels sell those size wheels? Looking at upgrading soon
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I have the upsized set up in my 997.1 Turbo. Looks awesome. But i have experienced the front wheel touching the front wheel liner. i am going back to stock sizes after i have spent the current tyres.
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I AM PLANNING TO DOWN SIZE THE FRONT FROM 245 TO 235, WHILE RETAINING THE REAR TO 325. WILL THIS CREATE ANY ISSUES???
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Originally Posted by RajuPatel
I AM PLANNING TO DOWN SIZE THE FRONT FROM 245 TO 235, WHILE RETAINING THE REAR TO 325. WILL THIS CREATE ANY ISSUES???
Yes . Long term, it will kill your front diff
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Oh.. Better not then.. I'd rather stick to the original combo then.. Thanks
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OP - I'm running that set-up now and runs great. Same sizing as the WB 991's. Nice full and aggressive look.

For anyone else considering the 9x20 / 12x20 set-up, I'm selling my back-up set with the same dimensions - excellent condition, forged monoblock, satin black. PM me for details.
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Originally Posted by RajuPatel
I have the upsized set up in my 997.1 Turbo. Looks awesome. But i have experienced the front wheel touching the front wheel liner. i am going back to stock sizes after i have spent the current tyres.
This is the first time I read about rubbing with 245 in the front. What wheels and suspension are you running, and what brand tire, some brands run a bit wider?
Thanks!
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the sidewalks for 305’s are stretched on a 12” wheel, it’s not a good look. Is there any hard evidence of diff damage going to 325?

Originally Posted by estrellajon
Yes . Long term, it will kill your front diff
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Originally Posted by acf

the sidewalks for 305’s are stretched on a 12” wheel, it’s not a good look. Is there any hard evidence of diff damage going to 325?


some information about the 7TT AWD system:
  • Factory 997.1 Turbo PTM All Wheel Drive System Description, download HERE

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I use 335. Looks a little goofy. Will go back to 325 one day.
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I recently went from 245/325 to 235/305. I saw some slight wear on the driver's side radiator hose while I was switching them out but it's minimal at worst.
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Originally Posted by Mike Billings
I use 335. Looks a little goofy. Will go back to 325 one day.
Any photos of that? I kind of have a thing for thicc rear tires.
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Originally Posted by Skwerl
Any photos of that? I kind of have a thing for thicc rear tires.
Me too! Fatter sidewalls look better to me on the turbo. I went with OEM size spec, essentially out of concern for the contact patch and diff issues. Would love to see an 'approved' and benign set up.


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