Any improved handling with larger tire sizes

[teeny350]

2001 996 C2 Coupe will need tires soon.

What are the handling advantages/disadvantages of installing 225/40/18 fronts vs 235/35/18 and 265/35/18 vs 285/30/18 rears ?

Considering Yokohama Advan Neova's or Michelin PS2's

Any feedback appreciated.

[bnewport]

The people who race in PCA locally say the extra weight makes it pointless. The car has plenty of grip with the stock sizes on the street. If you're tracking the car then I'd use stickier rubber rather than larger tires. But, that said, unless you've a fair bit of track time, the stock car is still a lot of car on a track. I have 6 track days now and for me at least, the car is still not the problem to achieving faster laps :)

Billy

http://www.trackpedia.com

Edited March 17, 2006 by bnewport

[bnewport]

I actually have PS2's but in stock sizes on 18s on my C4 and am happy with them. Quieter than the pirellis the car was previously shod with.

[rcg412]

I actually have PS2's but in stock sizes on 18s on my C4 and am happy with them. Quieter than the pirellis the car was previously shod with.

what is stock size in the rear? 265/35R18... i don't believe ps2s don't come in 285/30R18... thanks

[bnewport]

I'm using the stock tire sizes on 18 inch rims so 225/40 and 265/35R18

I actually have PS2's but in stock sizes on 18s on my C4 and am happy with them. Quieter than the pirellis the car was previously shod with.

what is stock size in the rear? 265/35R18... i don't believe ps2s don't come in 285/30R18... thanks

[Hroussard]

I bought FUZION ZRI tires and I have them now for about 2000 miles: they are QUIET, VERY good grip in the WET (see profile and you will see why), CHEAP compared with anything else. C heck them out on Tirerack.

I do not track the car so I could not tell you what it would look at the limits of the car , I kinda drive at MY limit instead :-)

Also, they have a VERY LARGE rubber lip on the size so they will protect your rims from curb rash.

I put on 265's in the back and they look more narrow that say the ContiSports I had before, I think they could easily go up to 275 or even 285 if looks matter. For action they have clearly enough rubber for the C2 Car

Check it out.

HarryR