Another Tire Thread - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

mipstien · 03-01-2016, 07:41 AM

I thought about going to 225 from 215 but the price difference seemed to be tremendous as well. I would prefer 225, though.
Does anyone have a picture of a 225/40 or 215/40 on the front? I'd be interested to see what it looked like next to a 205/50 tire with the same suspension. Curious if it actually alters the lines a little visually.

F18febe · 03-01-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mipstien

I thought about going to 225 from 215 but the price difference seemed to be tremendous as well. I would prefer 225, though.
Does anyone have a picture of a 225/40 or 215/40 on the front? I'd be interested to see what it looked like next to a 205/50 tire with the same suspension. Curious if it actually alters the lines a little visually.

Here is what 235/40/18 looks like on the front. I have 265/40/18 on the back. No spacer on the back but a 15mm spacer on the front.

mipstien · 03-01-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by F18febe

Here is what 235/40/18 looks like on the front. I have 265/40/18 on the back. No spacer on the back but a 15mm spacer on the front.

Your car is beautiful. How is the difference in handling from stock?

F18febe · 03-01-2016, 10:46 AM

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Your car is beautiful. How is the difference in handling from stock?

Thanks for the compliment.

Handling has been much improved. Took most understeer away. And, the car feels a bit more planted now. The best part, for me anyway, is how it looks from the back end. There is just something about the lines of the 986; such a beautiful car.