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YOUR RESEARCH265 or 285 rears?
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I fitted 265/35-18 on my 2002 Targa, and absolutely no problem wathsoever.
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The 996.1 used 265/35's and 996.2's used 285/30's.
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I ran 285/35 PSSs on the rear. The overall diameter actually gives you a more accurate mileage reading in your cockpit. Also, the percent variation is within 3%, so totally safe. You can barely notice the difference and thanks to a bit taller sidewall, it feels smoother.
My car had 265/35 on the rear when I got it (Toyo T1R). When they wore out I switched to 285/30 (Yokohama AD08R). I much prefer the Yokohamas, but the Toyos worked just fine. The Super Sports come highly recommended, if you can find them.
Agree depending on wheel width. On a 10 inch wheel, 265 wouldn't have straight walls. I never like that when the tire is stretched out.
you can't get 285/30 PSSs. You have to go 285/35.
Looking at a few different brands specs. I would think a 275/? would be the ideal width if you are looking for a nice squared sidewall. A 265 is a slight stretch and a 285 is a little bulged.
Pretty sure the press kit mentioned 265/35R18 as standard up through MY2001. It was updated to 285/30 with the .2 update. Majority of 996 owners say you should be just fine.
Wound up going with Sumitomos. $525 to the door, with the savings spent on wheel refinishing. And got 285s. Didn't want smaller tires. Need all the help I can get to look cool.
Only bad thing with the Sumos in comparison to some other brands is that the sidewalls are a bit more rounded. So they don't look as square and wide as something like a Michelin.
It's not a big deal but you do notice it when you compare another 285 side-by-side.
Good choice though as they are a tremendous bang for the buck!
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