The 996 Snow Tire Thread by The Tire Rack
09-15-2007, 01:59 PM
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The 996 Snow Tire Thread by The Tire Rack
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10-10-2007, 09:31 PM
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Damon,
You recommend:
"996 Widebody:
If your car has 18 x 11" stock wheels in the rear, there are no snow tires that will fit them. Pirelli makes a 295/35 18 Winter 240 Snowsport, but it's a bit tall for use on AWD cars at 26.1" 265 is the widest recommended and will need a 10" wide wheel.
We recommend the Sport Edition Cup 3 wheel in 18 x 8.5" 52 ET front and 18 x 10 ET 65 rear with a supplied 21mm spacer and longer bolts.
18X8.5 5-130 POR ET52 Sport Edition Cup 3 $259.00 each
18X10 5-130 POR ET65 Sport Edition Cup 3 $279.00 each
H&R 21MM SPACER/ADAPTER w/bolts $145.00 per pair"
My question:
I have a 18 x 10 65 set of rear wheels available for mounting with the Snowsport. Will I need the spacer/adapter w/ bolts on my C4S? Is that available alone from you guys?
You recommend:
"996 Widebody:
If your car has 18 x 11" stock wheels in the rear, there are no snow tires that will fit them. Pirelli makes a 295/35 18 Winter 240 Snowsport, but it's a bit tall for use on AWD cars at 26.1" 265 is the widest recommended and will need a 10" wide wheel.
We recommend the Sport Edition Cup 3 wheel in 18 x 8.5" 52 ET front and 18 x 10 ET 65 rear with a supplied 21mm spacer and longer bolts.
18X8.5 5-130 POR ET52 Sport Edition Cup 3 $259.00 each
18X10 5-130 POR ET65 Sport Edition Cup 3 $279.00 each
H&R 21MM SPACER/ADAPTER w/bolts $145.00 per pair"
My question:
I have a 18 x 10 65 set of rear wheels available for mounting with the Snowsport. Will I need the spacer/adapter w/ bolts on my C4S? Is that available alone from you guys?
10-29-2008, 06:10 PM
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I have to call you out on that one: you sold me a set 2 years ago citing that was the correct fit which was verified by the parts manager at my dealership btw. If you're running fronts at 235/40/18 and rears at 295/35/18 then the rolling diameter is fine and PSM and ABS work properly. I realize that Tire Rack wants to sell wheels sets as well, but running those slightly taller tires in the rear is not a problem...especially since you recommended it! Please see the pics and judge for yourself.
11-04-2008, 06:05 PM
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Damon,
I have to call you out on that one: you sold me a set 2 years ago citing that was the correct fit which was verified by the parts manager at my dealership btw. If you're running fronts at 235/40/18 and rears at 295/35/18 then the rolling diameter is fine and PSM and ABS work properly. I realize that Tire Rack wants to sell wheels sets as well, but running those slightly taller tires in the rear is not a problem...especially since you recommended it! Please see the pics and judge for yourself.
I have to call you out on that one: you sold me a set 2 years ago citing that was the correct fit which was verified by the parts manager at my dealership btw. If you're running fronts at 235/40/18 and rears at 295/35/18 then the rolling diameter is fine and PSM and ABS work properly. I realize that Tire Rack wants to sell wheels sets as well, but running those slightly taller tires in the rear is not a problem...especially since you recommended it! Please see the pics and judge for yourself.
Thanks for helping me clarify.
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10-21-2011, 11:21 AM
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Damon,
What are my options this year for a 2005 GT3? I've previously had good luck with Nokian and Pirelli SottoZero 240s but don't see sizing for those that would fit my OEM 18" wheels. Is the Blizzak LM-60 the only choice and is it a good one? Or am I better off with a wheel/tire package? I already have 19" HREs and the OEM 18s ... I'm not sure I want a third set hanging around.
Thanks,
Josh
What are my options this year for a 2005 GT3? I've previously had good luck with Nokian and Pirelli SottoZero 240s but don't see sizing for those that would fit my OEM 18" wheels. Is the Blizzak LM-60 the only choice and is it a good one? Or am I better off with a wheel/tire package? I already have 19" HREs and the OEM 18s ... I'm not sure I want a third set hanging around.
Thanks,
Josh
