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From the factory, my 968 had 255/40/17 and 225/45/17. Since the fronts are a bit narrower, the larger aspect ratio keeps diameter (and circumference) pretty much equal and you don't have any issues with ride height differences.

The staggered width helps to induce understeer in turns (a safer situation than oversteer).

205's are a bit narrow in my opinion.

I was thinking the narrower tires in the front would cause more under steer on the 944 than actually wanted. From my understanding the 944 comes from the factory with some understeer with the same width wheels all around.

Just for future reference, would it be a good idea to find another set of rear Boxster wheels to put in the front so that they all match? For now i may just get some 215 or 225/45/17s for the front wheels
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