Wheel/tire combo question

[deschodt]

I am considering downgrading from my 18" wheels to 17" for daily driving, because of, in no particular order, crappy roads, pot holes, ridiculously high pressures on 18s, and the cost of repairing/replacing them each time they get dinged. I'd keep the 18s for track duty.

I happen to like the 10 spokes 17" 02 wheels... But they are 7 and 9s, versus 8 and 10s for my 18s. That will mean I have to go down a size in tire width ? I like the 225F/285R, it seems like the 17" wheels are limited to 205s (like my 83!!!) and 255s. Is that true ? That seems pitiful in terms of size, my 69 912 has wider front tires ;-)

In other words, aren't there 17 wheels that take the same tire width as my current 18s? Just with a slightly taller profile....

Edited December 22, 2006 by deschodt

[Loren]

Have a look at TSB 4440 Summer Tires & Wheels. You will see what tire sizes Porsche approves fro which wheels.

All of the Porsche 17" wheels for 996's are 7" and 9".