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YOUR RESEARCHlowered 996 need new front and rear tires.. what sizes?
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Run 235/40r18 - 285/35r18 combo
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I'm running a 235/40R18 - 285/35R18 combo on my slightly lowered daily driver.
lowered 996 need new front and rear tires.. what sizes?
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lowered 996 need new front and rear tires.. what sizes?
Use 225's & 265's sumi htr z iii
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For street tires, I'm using 225's & 265's Sumi HTR Z III on 8" and 10" wheels on my 996.
lowered 996 need new front and rear tires.. what sizes?
Replace front tire size
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Should I change the front tire size to something different?
lowered 996 need new front and rear tires.. what sizes?
Run 245's and 295's (hoosiers)
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My previous baby was lowered with coilovers for track wrk...I ran 245's and 295's (Hoosiers) but my fenders were rolled...something you might want to think about having done.....
lowered 996 need new front and rear tires.. what sizes?
Run 245's and 295's (hoosiers)
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My previous baby was lowered with coilovers for track wrk...I ran 245's and 295's (Hoosiers) but my fenders were rolled...something you might want to think about having done.....
lowered 996 need new front and rear tires.. what sizes?
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fronts are currently
235/35 ZR18
rears are currently
285/30R18
I want to purchase the HRZ III tires from tire rack but I don't see this tire available in the same front tire size as what I currently have.. Should I change the front tire size to something different? The car is a 2001 996 lowered 1 inch and has HRE wheels.
These are the sizes this tire comes in. Need to know what size to get the front and rear. Thanks
215/35ZR1884Y 215/40ZR1889Y 225/40ZR1892Y 225/45ZR1895Y 235/40ZR1895Y 235/50ZR1897Y 245/40ZR1897Y 245/45ZR18100Y 255/35ZR1894Y 255/40ZR1899Y 255/45ZR18103Y 265/35ZR1897Y 265/40ZR18101Y 275/35ZR1895Y 285/30ZR1897Y 285/35ZR1897Y 295/30ZR1894Y
Well you have two options the 225/40/18 or the 235/40/18. Downside to the 235/40/18 is the sidewall will look a little thicker than the 225 but will be a little smoother with the higher profile.
225/40 and 265/30 make a nice combo. I don't know that you could tell the difference but 225/40 and especially 235/40 are going to make the 285 rears a smaller diameter than the front. Performance wise, 225/265 will be a good balance between front and rear.
I think you would be better off to buy the right tires from a mfg that makes them in the right size. No tire is going to be so beneficial you have to use wrong sizes. They are going to be worn out in 10k mi anyway
For street tires, I'm using 225's & 265's Sumi HTR Z III on 8" and 10" wheels on my 996. They're a good choice (brand & size) for the street. Just go with those sizes and be done with it.
For serious? Tires make ALL the difference. They are your car's only point of contact with the earth! And the Sumi's hit a sweet spot of high performance and low cost. They are well worth figuring out a the right sizing combination for.
I'm running a 235/40R18 - 285/35R18 combo on my slightly lowered daily driver. Easy to find tires in these sizes, and the the ratio of "stagger" is awfully close to OEM.
Not an "N" rated choice, so follow at your own risk.
I have the HTR Sumi Tires
My '03 is lowered 1" with Techart Suspension.
I have 3 piece Cargraphic Wheels, 18x9 and 18x11.
The tires are:
235x40r 18 front
295x30r 18 rear
This is WOT coming up the esses at Watkins Glen
Not a lot of ground clearance, but is manageable if you are careful
My previous baby was lowered with coilovers for track wrk...I ran 245's and 295's (Hoosiers) but my fenders were rolled...something you might want to think about having done.....
No rubbing, no clearance issues........
For the street I ran MPSS, 235/285..... 8" fronts and 11" rears...no issues.....
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