9x17 wheels with 255/40 rubber in the front

[wittenbergj]

Anyone running 9x17 wheels with 255/40 rubber in the front for track days on a narrow body 996 ? and/or do you know it will work

Thanks

Jeremy

[Long Islander]

Anyone running 9x17 wheels with 255/40 rubber in the front for track days on a narrow body 996 ? and/or do you know it will work

Thanks

Jeremy

I doubt they'll fit. I have the standard 17" wheels with 205/55 tires in the front, and with 15mm spacers, they barely clear when turned full lock in either direction. You might be able to get 225/50's on there, but your best bet is to check with a place like Wheel Enhancement or Tire Rack.

Edited December 4, 2007 by Oggie (on L.I.)

[catmanluge]

Anyone running 9x17 wheels with 255/40 rubber in the front for track days on a narrow body 996 ? and/or do you know it will work

Thanks

Jeremy

I doubt they'll fit. I have the standard 17" wheels with 205/55 tires in the front, and with 15mm spacers, they barely clear when turned full lock in either direction. You might be able to get 225/50's on there, but your best bet is to check with a place like Wheel Enhancement or Tire Rack.

I have 245x40X17 Hoosiers on stock 9 inch wheels on a boxster with 7 mm spacers. There is some rubbing on the inner plastic fender but nothing to worry about.

[wittenbergj]

Thanks catmanluge

Are you running stock or lowered suspension ?

J

[catmanluge]

Thanks catmanluge

Are you running stock or lowered suspension ?

J

Actually they are 45 not 40 they are on the rear sorry.

I have PSS9's on all four corners but had the same tires last year will a Conventional Strut but lowered with Eibachs.