[this was posted in the 911 and wheels/tires forums with no replies so I am trying it here now]

Please help! I have had street 205/55/16 tires on all 4 stock wheels. The Yokos are now gone, RIP. Now I am moving up in the DE field and ready to make the next step for a track/street car (not an ultimate track car!). I have a 3.2 l engine in the car now. I plan to open the checkbook for suspension work (sway/torsion/adj. shocks), but immediate need is tires (one is destroyed):

What are the best options for wheels/tires without modifications to the car?
What are the best options for wheels/tires if I make minor modifications to the car?
Where can I go to read up on what all the numbers mean and how they work for wheel sizes, etc.? (and learn enough to be dangerous!)

A BIG THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO REPLY AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE!

 

Bruce Anderson does a pretty good job of describing wheel options in his book "Porsche 911 Performance Handbook". Although, the tech.rennlist.com pages seem to be offline, the 911SC FAQ section on wheels and tires might be worthwhile looking at.

 

Thanks Bill. I'm trying to track down a copy in Borders or Barnes&Noble today!

 

tech.rennlist.com is back online now. www.alldirect.com shows it for $15.47 and www.amazon.com for $16.97.