fitment of the wheels

[01986]

very confused right now... what's the best way..... trial

fit see if it sticks out? but currently there is no rubber on it... or simply just move

on...? needs some pointers guys...

thanks alot!

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by 01986

very confused right now... what's the best way..... trial

fit see if it sticks out? but currently there is no rubber on it... or simply just move

on...? needs some pointers guys...

thanks alot!

18x11 in the rear sounds to risky. I would not go past 10.5" in the rear.

[01986]

thanks for all the suggestions guys!

[Cloudsurfer]

If I were you I would do 18x10 and get your offset around ET45 (either by getting the correct wheel or using spacers if need be).

At the end of the day, there is very little to be gained by going beyond 10". I'm actually considering doing 9 or 9 1/2 on my next set of wheels. I run a 265/35 on my 18x10, but alot of guys run Turbo size rears at 285/30. Even if running the 285/30 you're not going to put any appreciable amount more rubber on the road by going to a 10 1/2" or even an 11" wide wheel.

Patrick

[01986]

thanks for the suggestions, I didn't want to go with 11" wide either, but it's just

that I came across a nice set and don't want to give it up... but look at what I

found...



"8.5x19 and 11x19 full polished, with Pirelli 215/35 and 275/30 (stretch, that's how Europeans do it"

so I assume I can do the same with 8.5x18 and 11x18 then???

[TriGem2k]

I can assure you that car below has A LOT of rubbing going on.

Also a 275/30 on a 11" wheel will look stupid in my opinion. The tire will stretch out too much. You will have a big lip on the outside and inside of the wheel that has no rubber to cover it.

Stick to a 10" wheel on the rears.

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by TriGem2k

I can assure you that car below has A LOT of rubbing going on.

Also a 275/30 on a 11" wheel will look stupid in my opinion. The tire will stretch out too much. You will have a big lip on the outside and inside of the wheel that has no rubber to cover it.

Stick to a 10" wheel on the rears.

EXACTLY! I coundn't say it any better. That's what I meant earlier by the lip sticking out 1-2mm from the tire. IT'S BAD for the tire too. Not good for the steel belts within the tires. You will also have fast wearing down on the center as I did until I you put the correct tires on that rim. And then you would get serious rubbing when you hit pot wholes. That car is also lowered in that picture. If it wasn't, you may have a better chance with the proper tires on those rims. Stick with 18s.