9 to 10 inch wheels- worth it?

[vmb]

Any thoughts on going from stock 7/9 x 16" Fuchs to aftermarket 8/10 x 17"? Is it worth it? Or is the only logical step to 18" 9's and 11's (ex: hollowspokes)? Currently on stock suspension, but with plans to upgrade. Thanks!

[David]

It always seemed to me that anything over 17" was too much on the older cars, but maybe that's just me.

17's do open up tire choices a lot more.

[gtu935]

The optimum tire wheel combo for a stock bodied 911 930 is 81/2 or 9 inch wide front wheels with 245 40 17 tires
for the rears 11inch wide tire size 315 35 17

I would suggest the 17 over the 18 for the street but the 18 for the track

[Garen]

Originally posted by gtu935
The optimum tire wheel combo for a stock bodied 911 930 is 81/2 or 9 inch wide front wheels with 245 40 17 tires
for the rears 11inch wide tire size 315 35 17

I would suggest the 17 over the 18 for the street but the 18 for the track

+1

I run 9x17 and 11x17 with Victoracers in 255/40 & 315/35. This setup, along with a mild suspension upgrade from SRP made my car a helluva lot easier to drive on the track. Stock HP...

-Garen (87 930)

[Craig 930 RS]

Speak of the devil.........17" but with 275 up front / 315 rear:



Edit: Those are the 255 V700 up front - which felt like crap with the alignment.....then went to the V710 once they were available again.

[vmb]

thanks guys, I just won the ebay Kinesis K27's in 17x8/10. They'll be fine for my first season in this car

[Craig 930 RS]

You check the offset on those?
270074581602
http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/AdvSearch?sofindtype=13

[GaryR]

Craig - are those CCW's on your car? That's what I plan on buying for the 82 (if I get it). Did they just fit right on or were spacers needed?

Thanks!

[Craig 930 RS]

Kinesis - Offset for 930s

[wcc]

Fixed your link for ya Craig911.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2F27007458160 2_W0QQfromZR40_W0QQfviZ1&item=270074581602

[Craig 930 RS]

Thanks, for some reason the link was way too long and wouldn't take to shortening up on a finished auction.

So Vic - Will these really fit your 1979 930????
"These will fit the following vehicles: 993, 930, 964 & May fit 928, 944, 968 with hub adaptors & flared rear wings"

[gtu935]

check out these in car videos from my very modified 930 turbo and enjoy the ride.

http://www.rudtnersracing.com/videos.php

[Craig 930 RS]

This has to do with wheels in what way?

[gtu935]

None at all

[Craig 930 RS]

OK. Then check out my wood and enjoy my house

[NathanUK]

LOL, now that is funny

If those wheels fit the 964 then they will need spacers to fit the 930

[vmb]

well, perhaps my excitement of being a new owner just burned me. I'm normally very cautious on ebay, and asked for offsets on other wheels that I did not bid on, but read this ad saying that it will fit a 930, and didn't question the offsets.

I've sent him an email asking offsets. Hopefully he knew what he was talking about and it will work. If not, then I might have a set of Kinesis wheels for sale.

we'll see.............

[vmb]

OK, he says the set came off of his own 1990 930, no spacers used. I guess I'm OK?

[gtu935]

1990 930 is a C-2 turbo. I have one at the shop and I'll measure the offset for you in the morning.

Craig, You seem to have a great personality. I hope we get to meet at the track one day

[vmb]

gtu935-

that measurement would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!