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Are any 993 C2 drivers using Hoosier 245/35-18's?

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Old 05-16-2006, 02:23 PM
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Charles,

I went with the 275/35-18's in the rear. The 245's and 275's have identical diameters. The 305/35-18 is too tall for my taste, plus it's actually wider than a 305/30-18 Hoosier. I'm not sure if it will fit. Then there's the whole issue of what to use for the front. None of their other 18's are even close in diameter and I don't want ABS issues.

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Mark,

I ran 245's in front on 8.5 Forgelines with no problems. I think the camber was about -2.5. When I used 245 Toyo's I had a slight rub issue in a tight corner on the top outside edge. Springs 900/1000 F/R.
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Crap, do I have the narrowest narrow body on the planet?

Thanks, Alan.
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Are you sure you have the correct offset wheels. I never had a problem with stock or any aftermarket wheels when I ran 245's. It was one of the first upgrades I did to my street 993 too. I also squeezed some 275's on 9 inch wheels in the front, it did rub at full lock though.
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Originally Posted by Greg Fishman
Are you sure you have the correct offset wheels. I never had a problem with stock or any aftermarket wheels when I ran 245's. It was one of the first upgrades I did to my street 993 too. I also squeezed some 275's on 9 inch wheels in the front, it did rub at full lock though.
I second Greg's thread. Have them rims checked. Also check your other alignments up front and brake cooling ducts, fender liners......... etc,
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Originally Posted by Mark in Baltimore
Crap, do I have the narrowest narrow body on the planet?

Thanks, Alan.
I'm wondering the same thing! My '96 NB, which I ran 235s on, didn't have a prob when I tried 245s at times (lowered, -2.5 camber).
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Thanks, guys. My front offset should be 51mm. It's what Fikse set me up with a few years ago. I have a call into Travis at Fikse.
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Just spoke to Travis who confirmed that I do have the correct offsets for my car. I'm going to have the 245/30 Hoosier tires mounted myself to so I can see how bad (or not) the rubbing is.

I appreciate all of the replies!



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