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Chris C Atlanta · 10-16-2005, 09:28 AM

Don't know about the Techart Kit, sorry, but it doesn't sound right. Those rears seem too wide for the car...be sure those are 987 wheels/offsets and not 997. The OEM 987 rears are 10" wide with 46mm offsets, and a 265mm tire.

Seems like you should be running 285/295s on that 11" wheel. You're gonna change the handling balance with a wider rear wheel/tire...more understeer, provided you don't stiffen the rear bars or make similar changes to offset the higher rear grip.

I'd recommend you talk to a knowledgeable wheel dealer.

If you want to upgrade to OEM 19s I have a set of new Carrera S take-offs for sale (100 miles on em). Saves you $800, plus you get the right size wheels, better tires (Michelin PS2s), and their lighter than Techarts (24 rear, 22 front) and made by BBS.

Good luck.
Chris

10-16-2005, 09:28 AM	#2
Chris C Atlanta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GA Posts: 51	Don't know about the Techart Kit, sorry, but it doesn't sound right. Those rears seem too wide for the car...be sure those are 987 wheels/offsets and not 997. The OEM 987 rears are 10" wide with 46mm offsets, and a 265mm tire. Seems like you should be running 285/295s on that 11" wheel. You're gonna change the handling balance with a wider rear wheel/tire...more understeer, provided you don't stiffen the rear bars or make similar changes to offset the higher rear grip. I'd recommend you talk to a knowledgeable wheel dealer. If you want to upgrade to OEM 19s I have a set of new Carrera S take-offs for sale (100 miles on em). Saves you $800, plus you get the right size wheels, better tires (Michelin PS2s), and their lighter than Techarts (24 rear, 22 front) and made by BBS. Good luck. Chris Last edited by Chris C Atlanta; 10-16-2005 at 09:36 AM.