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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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911-S: 305 vs 295 rear tires? what to get... poll!

which one would u prefer. i go to the track 1-2 times a year only. most of the time is regular city and highway driving.
can u also post pro's and con's of each......please feel free to add in

Pro's:
More grip
faster launches
looks good

Con's:
noisy
more expensive
more hydroplaning in the rain!
 
Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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305 rocks!!!
 
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Will 305's fit on the Carrerra Classic wheel and Spasm? If so ill will be going with the 305's at the next change!
 
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I have PSS 315s on mine really help on track. No clearance problems. Allan
 
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I have PSS 315s on mine really help on track. No clearance problems. Allan
I'm interested in that set-up... are you on 19's or 20's? Are you dropped?

Thanks!
 
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Suprised nobody even bothers with which rim's width for those 305/295 (even 315) is for...
Different brand of tires will sit differently.
 
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Likely not that noticeable a difference in handling. I've read that there may be a touch less understeer with 295's, but unlikely you would notice on the street. The ride quality may be slightly worse with 305's, but again it would be fairly subtle. Appearance is also not that different.

Basically it comes down to cost and personal preference. A bunch of smart German engineers put the optimal size on the car when it was delivered.
 
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Originally Posted by Team Plutonium
I'm interested in that set-up... are you on 19's or 20's? Are you dropped?

Thanks!
These are on the stock 20" wheels that come with the factory installed aerokit. The car is 20mm lower than a stock Carrera. I believe this wheel is 11in wide, which is good for a 315. No issues. Allan
 
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These are on the stock 20" wheels that come with the factory installed aerokit. The car is 20mm lower than a stock Carrera. I believe this wheel is 11in wide, which is good for a 315. No issues. Allan
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STOP, STOP, STOP. Sorry, I misspoke. The 315s I have are Hoosier R6's mounted on my 19 " track wheels. I have 295s PSS's mounted on the stock 20" wheels. All work well. Very sorry for my confusion. Allan
 
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STOP, STOP, STOP. Sorry, I misspoke. The 315s I have are Hoosier R6's mounted on my 19 " track wheels. I have 295s PSS's mounted on the stock 20" wheels. All work well. Very sorry for my confusion. Allan
LOL, no worries. I'll go with 305's when I buy the new wheels, and I def go back to PSS's - much better tires IMHO than the P-Zeros.
 
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