10-25-2010, 02:03 PM
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lol, that's not my data. That's the default data for the website. I kept things as close to stock with the 19s I used as an example. That's why the figures I posted on this site are so close to yours. The difference is I didn't change the section width.
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10-25-2010, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Pat
lol, that's not my data. That's the default data for the website. I kept things as close to stock with the 19s I used as an example. That's why the figures I posted on this site are so close to yours. The difference is I didn't change the section width.
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LoL, I thought so ! You must be comparing 265's then.
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10-26-2010, 12:25 PM
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Those are good numbers that Johnny Danger posted. Your sidewall height should be all that troubles you. Once you get under the 3" you start losing coushioning and even if that doesn't bother you it can wreak havoc on your wheels. Plus it can hurt performance. Your sidewall height can be so low and thus so stiff that your contact patch loses grip on uneven surfaces of real world street driving. It all really comes down to personal preference. Do you want the look or do you want the performance. An 18 is a good compromise of both. But then again thats just my oponion. Didn't some sports car manufacturer go with 19's on their latest models. 
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11-03-2010, 09:10 PM
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Hello, i just purchased 19" rims for my 986 and was wondering if i could run 295-30-19 rear & 245/35/19 fronts for tires? or am i gonna have rubbing issues? Thanks.
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11-10-2010, 01:45 AM
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I have 19" on my 986 Front 235/35/19 rear 265/30/19 never had any problems.
Last edited by Erik N; 11-10-2010 at 05:11 AM.
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11-10-2010, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by oojkoo
Hello, i just purchased 19" rims for my 986 and was wondering if i could run 295-30-19 rear & 245/35/19 fronts for tires? or am i gonna have rubbing issues? Thanks.
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Depending on what the offset is of your rear wheels, 295 is an awfully wide tire choice. Both from a clearance perspective as well as a performance one. I've found a very good balance is achieved with the following tire sizes: 235/35/19 and 275/30/19.
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11-10-2010, 08:59 AM
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Erik, did you lower your car? Any suspension adjustments?
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11-11-2010, 08:47 AM
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Hi, No i have standard height. I belive the US spec is a bit higher and softer than EU spec? Mine is imported from US.
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02-11-2015, 10:33 PM
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I purchased my 05 s with 19s on it. first thing I did was get a set of 18s from a Carrera and install them. the 18s on 40 series tires versus 19s on 30 series tires really helps the ride quality. driving on the poorly maintained streets of new Orleans, the extra cushion of the slightly higher sidewall is added protection from the not always avoidable potholes. but if you are looking for 19s my stock sizes for the 05 were 235 40 19 fronts and 265 30 19 for the rear. the front offset was 57mm on an 8" wide wheel and the rear was I believe a 55mm offset on a 9.5" wheel. you may try checking various years on tire rack's website for the exact tier sizes and fitment.
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