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jfmillr · 02-22-2004, 06:03 AM

I am running 225's in the front. I tried 235, they fit nice but my steering was cut to about 70% so I went back to the 225's. Other then a wider stance for the tires I dont see a huge benefit with going big in the front. However I am running 275's in the back tires and definetly suggest going with a bigger wheel in the back. More rubber on the ground to keep you from spinning the tires. Oh and FYI I am running the Michelin Pilot Sports. Probably one of the best and most expensive tires for the Porsche.
280 US dolllars for each front tire and 305 US dollars for the rear wheels. But then you still need to pay more for putting them on.I gpot mine at www.tirerack.com you should see if they will deliver up there.
I have heard some good things about the Kumhos but have always heard at the same time they dont last a really long time. I figured it was worth paying 50-100 per wheel more for tires that will last twice as long.
My 2 cents...

02-22-2004, 06:03 AM	#5
jfmillr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA (PCA Potomac Region) Posts: 384	I am running 225's in the front. I tried 235, they fit nice but my steering was cut to about 70% so I went back to the 225's. Other then a wider stance for the tires I dont see a huge benefit with going big in the front. However I am running 275's in the back tires and definetly suggest going with a bigger wheel in the back. More rubber on the ground to keep you from spinning the tires. Oh and FYI I am running the Michelin Pilot Sports. Probably one of the best and most expensive tires for the Porsche. 280 US dolllars for each front tire and 305 US dollars for the rear wheels. But then you still need to pay more for putting them on.I gpot mine at www.tirerack.com you should see if they will deliver up there. I have heard some good things about the Kumhos but have always heard at the same time they dont last a really long time. I figured it was worth paying 50-100 per wheel more for tires that will last twice as long. My 2 cents...