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You can even call ahead to Costco, have them order, and go to have installed when they arrive.
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Also, you might consider suspension component replacement after this many years; you might consider component changes better suited to the larger wheels at the same time.
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Apparently, they decided to replace these with something fancier after owning their 987.1 for only one set of
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Replace tire width and aspect ratio and keeping them staggered

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One shop is recommending changing the tire width and aspect ratio and keeping them staggered.
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You can even call ahead to Costco, have them order, and go to have installed when they arrive.
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Also, you might consider suspension component replacement after this many years; you might consider component changes better suited to the larger wheels at the same time.
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Apparently, they decided to replace these with something fancier after owning their 987.1 for only one set of
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POST 1Original post

New guy here with a car left to me by my late brother. The car sat for well over a year and needs some work which is scheduled. Low mileage 49K. One item that I need to address very soon is tires , they are old. It will not be a daily driver and will be garaged all winter in New England. The selection of tires in the stock size is weak. I would like to stay with a Continental tire but there seems to be nothing in stock size. Front 205/55R17 Rear 235/50R17 One shop is recommending changing the tire width and aspect ratio and keeping them staggered. I'm concerned about changes to handling, braking, speedometer etc. Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 Front 225/50ZR17 Rear 255/45ZR17 I would appreciate some input. Thanks

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The Conti DWS All-Season 6+ are quite popular, decent dry handling and usable below 40F.. which a summer tire really isn't. Since you're in New England, these might work sell for you. They should be available in stock sizes.. I'd suggest reviewing TireRack 's suggestions and ratings..

POST 3Original post

Not exactly your question, but this seems lot a good time to get some 18” wheels and open up a world of tire options

POST 4Original post

I went with wider 225 fronts on my 17-inch wheelset and they work just fine, with less understeer than stock. I also have two 18-inch wheelsets, but the 17s are nice for street comfort, especially in the wet season.

POST 5Original post

I second @CayIman on looking at 18" wheels, pickings are slim for 17" tires today and the selection is unlikely to get better in the future.

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When I damaged a single rim, I hunted around on eBay and surprisingly located someone selling a front pair in my area for $200. They were also selling a back pair for $200. Practically brand new. Apparently, they decided to replace these with something fancier after owning their 987.1 for only one set of tires . Now I have backups for my fronts and backs! If you could find something relatively similar, you could get a quad of 18 inch original Porsche wheels for $400, which is quite a bargain. I assume you can select wheel size from the onboard "computer" interface? For my S I can select the 17-inch "winter" wheels as well as, I think, the 19-inch option. Otherwise, is there something the dealer has to do to tell the car's electronics of your diameter change? If your car doesn't have the adjustable suspension feature, I would stay away from 19 inch. Also, you might consider suspension component replacement after this many years; you might consider component changes better suited to the larger wheels at the same time. For the 18 inch wheels, the Michelin 4S are the default easy choice. You can even call ahead to Costco, have them order, and go to have installed when they arrive. If you have TPMS , now would probably also be a good time to replace.

POST 7Original post

I went with BFG Phenom T/As 215-50R17 front and 245-45R17 rear. Perfect, and cheap!

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