08-01-2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by timothy
285/35 side wall sounds kind of tall.
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It does sound tall, but if you think abou it, the width of the rim being wider than the stock rims compensates for the side wall hieght. In other words, once it's on the rim, you can not visually see it as being tall because the widder rims stretches the tire out a little making it come back down in overall hieght. 
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08-01-2007, 02:18 PM
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Reply from Hans (RUF Auto Center - Dallas). As an aside, I love going to RUF. It's like being a kid in a very expensive candy store. I am glad you emailed me, there is pretty much no way you are going to fit these tires properly, even if they did fit somehow, they are to tall and ABS/PSM could be affected,
Stick with the 225 and 265, those will work best
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08-01-2007, 02:20 PM
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It actually should be a 285/30 not 285/35. You WILL RUB 285/35 with PSS9 setup.
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08-01-2007, 02:23 PM
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Porsche Recommended tire size for 18X10 is 285/30/18.
Porsche Recommended tire size for 18X8 is 225/40/18.
With a 225/40 and 285/30 you will have no issues with PSM or ABS
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2001 Boxster Artic Silver / Black Interior
-GT3 Front Bumper w/ Lip
-Side Skirts
-Gemballa Exhuast and Cats
-O.Z. Racing 18" Wheels
--18X8.5Front 18X10 Rears
-Michilen PS Tires 225/40/18 & 285/30/18
-5mm Rear Spacers
-Porsche Door Sills
-H&R Springs
-Powerflow Intake
-B&M Short Shifter
-Pioneer Avic-F90BT Navigation
-Focal Polyglass 165VR3
-Alpine PDX 5 Amp
-Bose OEM Subwoofer & Midrange
-Audio Controld DQXS (DSP)
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08-01-2007, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TriGem2k
Porsche Recommended tire size for 18X10 is 285/30/18.
Porsche Recommended tire size for 18X8 is 225/40/18.
With a 225/40 and 285/30 you will have no issues with PSM or ABS
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Yes, I think this is right. I'm at work and can't get to my car, but the 285/30 sounds right and I believe this is what I'm using also. RUF doesn't know everything. They are just telling you what is the norm, not what will ALSO look best. Go ahead and get what you want, but I bet you will regret it once you see it on those rear tires. 
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08-01-2007, 03:41 PM
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the problem is that you have to be careful with what brand 285 you get... a pair of 285's from two different manufacturers can vary 3-4 mm in overall width...
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08-01-2007, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by easyc
the problem is that you have to be careful with what brand 285 you get... a pair of 285's from two different manufacturers can vary 3-4 mm in overall width...
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Good to note. I'll keep an eye on the width-ometer and bias toward the narrower end of the tire spectrum.
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08-01-2007, 05:32 PM
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@ Timothy,
There is absolutely nothing wrong with going with a 265/35 on the 10" wheel. I always go back between the two (285/30 and 265/35). It all depends on what tire I want to run. I know for a fact that the width of a Bridgestone R050A Pole Position in 265/35/18 is just SLIGHTLY narrower than the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 that is a 295/30/18. It all depends on the tire you want to run. If you post the brand and model of the tires you are looking at we might be able to help you out a little more.
In the 6.5years I've owned my car I have used various wheels and tires. I've pretty much used every "high end" tire out there in a 265/35 and 285/30. Let me know what your looking at exactly and maybe I can help you make that final decision.
FYI, I have also run the PSS9 on my car. Fitting certain wheels and tires on that suspension is a pain in the butt.
~James
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2001 Boxster Artic Silver / Black Interior
-GT3 Front Bumper w/ Lip
-Side Skirts
-Gemballa Exhuast and Cats
-O.Z. Racing 18" Wheels
--18X8.5Front 18X10 Rears
-Michilen PS Tires 225/40/18 & 285/30/18
-5mm Rear Spacers
-Porsche Door Sills
-H&R Springs
-Powerflow Intake
-B&M Short Shifter
-Pioneer Avic-F90BT Navigation
-Focal Polyglass 165VR3
-Alpine PDX 5 Amp
-Bose OEM Subwoofer & Midrange
-Audio Controld DQXS (DSP)
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