Tires needed.... which ones to get?
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Boca, I had Pirelli's in a 235/35 that fit perfectly, but the Nitto was much narrower in the same size and looked horrible and dangerous. Also, I have a 9.5 inch front rim with a 49et, so it fits and looks perfect.
I have to thank Ari as he advised me he was running a 265 without any issues. With out his comment, I dont know that I would have tried the 265.
If you are short on time as I am, my tire guy has a mobile truck and can install them at your home or office. pm me if you want his info.
I have to thank Ari as he advised me he was running a 265 without any issues. With out his comment, I dont know that I would have tried the 265.
If you are short on time as I am, my tire guy has a mobile truck and can install them at your home or office. pm me if you want his info.
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HA, just happened to my Nitto NT01's too funny, was driving around on them corded for a while I guess and didn't even realize till one day, where I just checked exhaust and noticed... New ones arrived today
You need 19's? I believe NT01's come in 19's now, or have.. GREAT tires on and off the track
You need 19's? I believe NT01's come in 19's now, or have.. GREAT tires on and off the track
Do you drive on the NT-01's all around?
How are they in the SFL rain? aren't they dangerous?
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You may want to take a look at this test, I don't think I would go with the Invo's (though I love the looks). I actually just mounted a set of the Hankook V12's on my Supra in a 275/30R19 fornt and 305/30R19 rear.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
Later, Steve
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
Later, Steve
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03 996tt... my car is pretty low... is your car factory height or is lowered? thanks... sure please send me your tire guys info 
My front wheels are 8.5" wide not 9.5" like yours...
My front wheels are 8.5" wide not 9.5" like yours...
Last edited by boca996tt; Oct 21, 2011 at 09:03 AM.
i got a set of the Nitto Invos that im selling, they are practically new with about 500 miles on them. selling cheap compared to what you would pay new. let me know 400.00
i can email you pics. if your interested......
I ended up going with the Toyo R888
i can email you pics. if your interested......
I ended up going with the Toyo R888
whats your email. I went with the R888 because they are better for me at the track here and i only drive maybe once or twice a week so i wanted a soft compound and something that was sticky..
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I got about 11,000 miles out of the rear's before the steel belts showed through didn't even notice till upgraded my exhaust. I will tell you I had 2 alinement's that were bad till finally went to dealership and got it right in a 2 week time period. So ask around find a good quality shop around you that is specialized in Porsche's suspension so you can get better wear for the rears saves $$$
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Good to hear
I'm planning on trying Falkens next
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Symetrical tires like the ones mentioned are a great old school solution to inner edge wear. If you're running 315x25x19r on a lowered car, you end up with too much camber and or too much toe in for the stock eccentrics to deal with. Either you pop for dog bones and adjustable toe steer link or live with remounting and rotating the tires left to right.
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VEGAS i'll get those R888 within a month,did you buy them in Tire Direct ?
i GOT a friend that woks at Big O Tire and thats where i bought them. They are really the best out there i think. They stick on the ground like no other..