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Run 19" and are happy
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A lot of people "upgraded to" and run 19" and are happy.
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The 996 was designed to run with 18" wheels, but if you get the right offset etc.
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So, what are the positives and negitives, to a 996 C4 which has 19inch rims, with front tires of 235, and rear tires of 315?
Gimmie all the pluses and minuses please.
Anyone have a similiar setup with photos?
What are the widths of the wheels and what are the profiles of the tires? The 996 was designed to run with 18" wheels, but if you get the right offset etc. the 19" wheels will work. Personally, I wouldn't do it. You'll be more prone to bending the wheel plus you're carrying more weight. I don't like the look of those big cartwheels either.
Try to find out what the stock sizes are for that car, and what the current sizes on it are, and then go to
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
to see if it measures up. I think the 315 may be too wide for that car, but I can't say for sure.
If you are talking about the numbers you posted then no.....
The first number refers to the width of the tire
The second number refers to the profile (ie, thickness or section height)
The third number refers to the wheel size
Here's a good article that explains it better than myself:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46
So, how would I know the weight of the rims without looking up their size by model number and manufacturer? You think these won't handle well on this car?
Without knowing the exact model/size/offsets/weight of the wheels and brand/model of tires, I don't think you can definitively say anything good or bad. A lot of people "upgraded to" and run 19" and are happy. I think consensus is that for pure handling, you are better off with 18". I wouldn't let wheels be a deal-breaker since you can always change them.
If the price is right, don't worry about the wheels. You can get brand new wheels and tires for $4,000 to $8,000. I don't like 19" wheels, but a lot of people do. They are pros and cons, but it comes down to what you're looking for.
