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Tom Wiles
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Will 255/45/17 summer tires clear the 968 rear wheel wells?
Stock rear tires for my 968 are 255/40/17's, but such low aspect ratio tires ride HARD over the bumps. Just the jump to 45 aspect ratio tires (like the fronts) would make a difference , I feel. …Continue
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"Thank you as well. This is our fifth transaxle Porsche! It's very addictive, just to warn you! We only purchased this 968 Cab in March after a six year Porsche dry spell. Our car sat with the previous owner for several years so we are getting…"
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"Thanks Darin. Your black on black sister '93 is sharp as well. This is my first Porsche venture but am having a blast. Our local Region is just getting back up to speed on Porsche related events and my wife and I are…"
"I had to take a thin piece of black somewhat firm foam about 3/8" thick, 4" long and 1.5" wide and insert it right at the driver's side A pillar on the black rubber windshield weatherstrip as I close the top to stop the air…"
"Hey, great to be approved and can now be part of the 968 community. Will post my first tech question tonight."
Will 255/45/17 summer tires clear the 968 rear wheel wells?
Stock rear tires for my 968 are 255/40/17's, but such low aspect ratio tires ride HARD over the bumps. Just the jump to 45 aspect ratio tires (like the fronts) would make a difference , I feel. Years ago the 255/45/17 size weren't available for many tires, so is this the reason for the low aspect tire requirement in the rear only? Or is there a clearance problem? Continental Extreme Contact performance summers are available in that size now. Any input appreciated. Anybody ever try…See More
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- What 968 model do you own?
- Cabriolet
- What year?
- 1993
- Your city:
- Pittsburgh
- Your state (if U.S.A.):
- PA
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