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- larrybard - 04-30-2012
I am having a hard time finding racing tires that will fit my 1995 993 (205/50/17 front, 255/40/17 rear rear). The BFG G-Force R-1 is available in 225/45/17 for the front. Would that work?
Any other suggestions that would fit my car?
Thanks,
Larry
- jmr3 - 04-30-2012
I think you should consider picking up a set of 18's. With 8 or 8.5" fronts, 10 rears, a proper allignment, and maybe some mild fender rolling you can fit 245/35/18 up front and 285/30/18 in the rear of a 993.
More meat generally equals more stick.
- larrybard - 04-30-2012
Thanks for the suggestion, but despite the acquisition of a roof rack (from a fellow RTR member) for my 993 to carry a set of slicks to the track, I am trying to limit the track-related expenses for my car (which is also my primary daily driver; the wheels for the slicks are the same ones I use for my winter snow tires), and therefore I'm not eager to invest in still another set of wheels, and possibly do some fender rolling, etc. If it were a dedicated track car I'd almost certainly go the route you suggest.
- Brian Minkin - 04-30-2012
Larry,
If the wheels are 8 or 8 1/2" the 225 will fit. If the wheels are not at least 8" then no they will not fit.