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Pirelli slicks question

Has anyone run 325/660/18 pirellis on their 996tt? I'm curious how everything would fit and the results with a 245/645/18 on the front.

I currently have 305/645/18 tires on the rear and they are a tad small and just don't fit the 12" wheel.

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I run 325/660/18 and 245/645/18 on 8/9 fronts and 12 inch rears
305 660's are too small
 
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and pic for reference - just know that pirellis sizing is small I tried the 325's on a 13 inch wheel and it looked like I belonged in a stance magazine

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Thanks for the info! I have 305/645/18 mounted to 12s now and it is way too small as you stated.

Do you do RWD conversion?
 
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Originally Posted by cyneric
Thanks for the info! I have 305/645/18 mounted to 12s now and it is way too small as you stated.

Do you do RWD conversion?
yes I am RWD but this setup is fine for awd
 
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Excellent​!

Which LSD did you get and are you happy with the conversion? I'm contemplating making the switch.
 
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I got the Guards - best mod for the car by far. AWD is awful for hard track use.
 
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Well that settles it for me. Thanks again for all of the help!
 
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and pic for reference - just know that pirellis sizing is small I tried the 325's on a 13 inch wheel and it looked like I belonged in a stance magazine


Car looks great Joe!
 
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Car looks great Joe!
Thanks John!
 
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It does look awesome. This may be a complicated question but what suspension setup do you have?

Did you have to modify the wheel wells to get everything to fit?
 
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It does look awesome. This may be a complicated question but what suspension setup do you have?

Did you have to modify the wheel wells to get everything to fit?
Thanks - I am on JRZ coilovers if you are referencing my height...I have GT2 fender liner brackets and simply heat gunned the liners just a tad. The fenders are rolled in the front and just a bit in the rear and I get no rubbing
 
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That answers my questions. Thanks.
 
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I run 305/660/18 rears and 245/645/18 but on awd. Pirelli DH slicks.

 
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Originally Posted by JH996tt
I run 305/660/18 rears and 245/645/18 but on awd. Pirelli DH slicks.

325s will work as well with AWD same diameter
 


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