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Old 02-19-2017, 10:59 AM   #25
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If you can get the rear tire in the 265 I'd say go for that instead. Those 19"x10 will be heavy for that little flat 6, Porsche wheels or not. If you can find any ways to save weight on the rear wheels, do it.

Not that it would make a huge difference compared with the 275, but it will sure help a bit
That makes a big change in the driving characteristics. Takes away the near identical ration speed between the front and rear tires, less sidewall on the 265, which would ride rougher and possibly make the car feel not near as planted in the rear while cornering and hitting bumps. Just doesn't seem worth it to me to give up better handling for a little weight saving in the tire. Like I said before, plenty of ways to add power then to give up the better handling. These cars were not rocket ships in the first place. If you want that, do some mods!
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