07-25-2012, 10:00 AM
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Tire fitment question
I got a set of Carera Rims with tires yesterday for a good price, sport II IIRC (10 spokes). These are as follows:
Front 235/40 ZR 18 7.5 x 50
Rear 295/35 ZR 18 10 x 65
Tires are Pirelli Corsa. My car is a 2002 S clad with 17 inch "Twist" rims.
What issues will I have? Will I have to replace the tires with 225/40 ZR 18 & 265/35 ZR 18/
Thanks
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07-25-2012, 10:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaak
I got a set of Carera Rims with tires yesterday for a good price, sport II IIRC (10 spokes). These are as follows:
Front 235/40 ZR 18 7.5 x 50
Rear 295/35 ZR 18 10 x 65
Tires are Pirelli Corsa. My car is a 2002 S clad with 17 inch "Twist" rims.
What issues will I have? Will I have to replace the tires with 225/40 ZR 18 & 265/35 ZR 18/
Thanks
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Front should fit fine as is. Rear 295 will not fit Boxster & you don't want them to unless you are building a drag racer. Rear wheels need a 15mm-25mm spacer. Depending on the "look" you want & tire size you get. 265/35 is best for handling & cost. A 285/30 is the biggest you can go but makes the car understeer.
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07-25-2012, 10:30 AM
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Many thanks. 
Looks like I need to buy rears.
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07-25-2012, 01:17 PM
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Jaak,
Those are truly beautiful rims, I'd love a set for my 2000S
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07-26-2012, 11:16 AM
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What about 265/40 ZR18's for the rears? They seem to be readly available.
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07-26-2012, 11:21 AM
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265/40 is too tall.
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07-26-2012, 11:22 AM
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Thanks ... I kind of thought so ...
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07-26-2012, 11:32 AM
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255/35 zr 18????
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07-26-2012, 12:56 PM
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07-26-2012, 02:20 PM
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Actually, a 265/40-18 would be perfect with the 235/40-18 fronts. That's the factory fitment on my 987.
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07-26-2012, 02:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stephen wilson
Actually, a 265/40-18 would be perfect with the 235/40-18 fronts. That's the factory fitment on my 987.
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You're correct but he has a 986 which is 225/40/18 F & 265/35/18 R.
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07-26-2012, 03:00 PM
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True, but the wheels he bought already have 235/40 tires mounted. 
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07-26-2012, 04:53 PM
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Yes ... 235 on the fronts.
Folks, your are a great help!!!
My main worry is stability while driving.
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Last edited by Jaak; 07-26-2012 at 06:44 PM.
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07-27-2012, 06:38 PM
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Saw an ad on Kijiji where I can get the correct tires front and rear for $650. Pirelli Pzero Nero with 90% of tread existing .. Going to get those and replace all 4 tires.
Thanks for your feedback!
Jaak
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