285 rear tyres on narrow body

[porkapig]

well - i've eventually got around to buying some new alloys.

18 inchers - so from what i've read i hve an option of 265 x 35 or 285 x 30 rears on a 10 inch rim?

anyone got any views of which to go for? (street use only) and any pictures of a 285 on a 10 inch rim? do they look daft?

wheels are gemballa lemans
8,0J x 18 ET 47 front 10,0J x 18 ET 52


http://www.gemballa.com/Images1/Teile/Felgen/klein/glm18_klein.jpg

cheers

marc


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[Daniel]

Nice wheels,

What are they costing./

Dan


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[porkapig]

new they are £1300 plus vat and delivery

mine are second hand and need refurb :-(

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[Porsche]

prob the 265/35... from ride quality and lessor cost view.. and that is what I will be going for soon !

both look fine as both have the same rolling radius..

wider is great for rear grip but can loose out from the problem of being too wide i.e. aqua planning & tramlining, etc


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[LOJO]

I thought that 285 was for the C4S - not sure what your bodywork is like at the rear, but if it is standard could the tyre be too wide?

PS. Like your car!!

LJ


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[Peter Topping]

Hi Marc,

265x35x18 are the correct set-up for a 993 with 10" rear.

Yes, you can use 285's this will provide more grip, however, this may upset the natural balance of the car leading to understeer.


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[graham_mitchell]

heavier tires = slower car, all else being equal.

There is also more chance of rubbing.

If you need more grip you could try a better tire, perhaps even an R compound.

If you just want the widest tire for 'show', then disregard this post

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[Maxy M]

265s then. Wheels look quite nice. Post some pics idc.

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