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Old 03-23-2015, 08:00 AM   #19
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Loss of torque multiplication is the unavoidable downside of running taller than spec rear tires. This is very noticeable on 986's. That leaves a 285/30/18 as the only option along with 10" X 18" wheels. Now the car resists rotating into turns!
I'm not following you on this one.

Here is what my car originally came with.



This is what I'm moving to.



Not only is the tire diameter smaller the front to rear tire rotation speed is much much better. The car should handle much better.


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