19 inch wheels on the GT4 for track use?
10-14-2015, 12:33 AM
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some run 8.5" front, imo, that's too narrow. i would do 9 but prefer 9.5 if it's full track car. just rub the fender. eventually it will clear itself once the fender is grinded out by the rubber.
That still isn't ideal, as the wheel will still be too close the the shock. An aftermarket toe link will be a track necessity, but for 19x11" wheels, you are still going to have to run a slightly lower offset which gives more inside clearance. Something in the 44-46 range is probably going to be the sweet spot. With the additional camber, the wheel will tuck in perfectly.
For 19x10.5", which I still believe is an even more sensible answer for a dual purpose car, the ET44 will work perfectly.
For 19x10.5", which I still believe is an even more sensible answer for a dual purpose car, the ET44 will work perfectly.
while oe rear is around et50-51. you really need et45-46 to fit. i dont understand why that's the car nor do i care why. i physically shoved wheels with tire on and i 45-46 is good 50-51 not so much.
10.5 is fine, but i rather just do 11 for the rear.
but this is minute difference as i think you wiold be running 295 as well.
but a 8.5 front is too narrow for 255 i think.
10-17-2015, 08:29 PM
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Nah, 8.5" is at the low end of the range for a 255, but it will work OK. I ran 255 Dunlops ZIIs on 8" fronts on my Cayman S and they were fine--maybe a little more squirm in hard transitions, but using a low profile tire with a stiff sidewall minimizes that. An 8.5" rim will support the sidewall well enough, though a 9-10" rim would be preferred, probably. You can't always get what's best to fit, though...thus compromises arise...
YMMV,
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YMMV,
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10-18-2015, 02:52 AM
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^ hey tom! will i see you at SDR's event at BW?
i successfully fit a et50 9" onto GT4. when i have time i will try 9.5" ;-) 275
the rear at 295 is great.
on my 987 front is 9.5 rear is 10.5 250/650/18 & 280/650/18, i need more meat up front. but can't. i alrerealy rolled pulled front fende rout by 2+ "
i successfully fit a et50 9" onto GT4. when i have time i will try 9.5" ;-) 275
the rear at 295 is great.
on my 987 front is 9.5 rear is 10.5 250/650/18 & 280/650/18, i need more meat up front. but can't. i alrerealy rolled pulled front fende rout by 2+ "
10-19-2015, 10:21 AM
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No, I'm afraid my horizons are shrinking in my old age. No more big track events for me anymore. You guys have fun, though! I'm not quite ready to retire to that big rocking chair on the porch yet, but I'm getting closer. My feeble little goal for this year is a regional and Zone 8 autocross class championship in the GT3, so I have to be in Camarillo that weekend for an SBR autox, since they cancelled the GER event at Minter Field in Shafter that I was going to run on 10/3.
As Bob Dylan said, "Look, you get older. Passion is a young man’s game, OK? Young people can be passionate. Older people gotta be more wise. I mean, you’re around awhile, you leave certain things to the young and you don’t try to act like you’re young. You could really hurt yourself."
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As Bob Dylan said, "Look, you get older. Passion is a young man’s game, OK? Young people can be passionate. Older people gotta be more wise. I mean, you’re around awhile, you leave certain things to the young and you don’t try to act like you’re young. You could really hurt yourself."
C'ya,
TT
10-20-2015, 02:00 AM
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Here's a quick sneak preview of the new 19s. 
10-20-2015, 02:20 AM
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No, I'm afraid my horizons are shrinking in my old age. No more big track events for me anymore. You guys have fun, though! I'm not quite ready to retire to that big rocking chair on the porch yet, but I'm getting closer. My feeble little goal for this year is a regional and Zone 8 autocross class championship in the GT3, so I have to be in Camarillo that weekend for an SBR autox, since they cancelled the GER event at Minter Field in Shafter that I was going to run on 10/3.
As Bob Dylan said, "Look, you get older. Passion is a young man’s game, OK? Young people can be passionate. Older people gotta be more wise. I mean, you’re around awhile, you leave certain things to the young and you don’t try to act like you’re young. You could really hurt yourself."
C'ya,
TT
As Bob Dylan said, "Look, you get older. Passion is a young man’s game, OK? Young people can be passionate. Older people gotta be more wise. I mean, you’re around awhile, you leave certain things to the young and you don’t try to act like you’re young. You could really hurt yourself."
C'ya,
TT
looks fast.
10-20-2015, 02:22 AM
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10-20-2015, 05:30 AM
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. Funny coincidence, on my first day at USC, saw a red F355 with gold BBS, loved the combo.
10-20-2015, 07:52 AM
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You picked a good number for your car 
Be nice to see it on the ground for a ground clearance check. What BBS wheels are these again and did you get a weight difference between OEM ? Its funny when you go to the BBS web configurator it says no rims available for the GT4. I was going to copy a pic of yours and email it to them.
Be nice to see it on the ground for a ground clearance check. What BBS wheels are these again and did you get a weight difference between OEM ? Its funny when you go to the BBS web configurator it says no rims available for the GT4. I was going to copy a pic of yours and email it to them.
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