997 winter tire options

[Gold2323]

I live in Boston and I want to be able to drive my 2006 Carrera S 997.1 in the winter. I have stock wheels on the car right now with high performance summer tires. I don't plan to drive in a snow storm but can't be caught with summer tires driving around

235/35/19 Front
295/30/19 Back

I could buy a winter or all season tire for the rims I have. That's not so easy to find. Pirelli sportzero are available from Europe.

My question, I bought a set of rimes and tires with the Pierilli sportzero winter tires on them. They came off a 991

The sizes are a little bigger

235/40/19 Front (1" clearance to fender in front)
295/40/19 Back (1.5" clearance to fender in back)

They fit on my car but the clearance is tight. I have not driven the car with the bigger wheels yet. The rear wheels also extend past the fender line

They look great, but .... I am concerned about rubbing and having an issue

Any thoughts on if these bigger rims are safe to run on my 997.

Here are a few pics as

[shoooo32]

Those wheels look like they're offset for a C4S (widebody). You could try them but there is a chance they will rub the fender when the suspension compresses over bumps.

Typically you'd want a skinnier setup for winter. 235 front, 265 rear would be ideal.

As for Pirelli Sottozeros, I currently have a set on my Cayman and they're a good tire. Awesome on cold, dry pavement and decent in snow.

[Gold2323]

yeah, I bought this set used thinking they would after reading online. They seems really tight, not made for this car. I don't think I can get away with using them.

Ideally I can just find winter tires for my stock rims to run in the winter. Not so easy to find.

[Kevin Stewart]

To be honest, the tire rack has the best options, and real reviews for your car.

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[Gold2323]

I can't seem to find anything but summer performance tires for my 19" rims. I was hoping not to buy another set of rims and tires.

Looks like the only choice is buying them from Italy or Germany.

Other option is to get a set of 18" rims but I don't know what size will fit my 997

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I have 21" summer tires on my '10 Cayenne GTS and 19" Vredestein Quatrac 5s on '18 Cayenne wheels, they are 3 peak mountain snowflakes for now through April. The AWD helps a lot but the Vredsteins allow the truck to safely travel in any snow in the last few years. Highly recommended.

[darrin]

Tirerack shows the Toyo Proxis Sport A/S+ allseason tires available in your sizes. If you go down a size (225/40R19 X 285/35R19), there are a few surprisingly good all season tires available, which would be great cold weather tires (and OK-in-a-pinch snow tires), e.g. Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4s and Continental ExtremeContact DWS.

[Gold2323]

so you think the Toyo Proxis Sport A/S+ is a good all season tire. I am not planning on driving in any snow storms. I want to have a decent tire if the roads are wet, cold and maybe a little dusting of snow.

Second question, If I go down in size, like you said, will those fit my 19" rims ?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Have used Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3s on winter wheels for my 328i, great tires, just bought a set of new 4s for this winter. Would be perfect for a 997 assuming roads are plowed.

[Gold2323]

thanks, checking out tire rarck now and the all season tires. That could be a good option.

I don't think I can go down the the 225/40/19 or 285/35/19. I don't have the clearance under my wheel wells

The new tires I fitted on the car are below and there's not enough clearance
235/40/19 Front (1" clearance to fender in front)
295/40/19 Back (1.5" clearance to fender in back)

[shoooo32]

I'd hop on Facebook Marketplace and score a spare set of wheels with the right offset. There's lots of options out there for narrow body 997s.

[Gold2323]

Marketplace is how I ended up with a second set of wheels that don't fit. I know I can sell the ones I just bought.
I am not sure what will fit. Any thoughts on what size 18" tire will fit on a 997 ?

[Gold2323]

Would this tire size fit on my 997 ?

Fronts: 235/45/18
Rears: 265/45/18

[MBAtarga]

Originally Posted by Gold2323

Would this tire size fit on my 997 ?

Fronts: 235/45/18
Rears: 265/45/18

On your 19" wheels? No.

[Gold2323]

I am wondering if these wheels will fit. 18"

[Gold2323]

[Shaun @ Tru6]

You need to see which widths and offsets fit your 997.

[darrin]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

You need to see which widths and offsets fit your 997.

^^^ This ^^^ Gold2323, your problems so far stem from buying rims with the wrong width/offset for your particular narrow body 997. The guide at this link should help you narrow down the wheel width/offsets that will work with your particular 991 https://www.wheel-size.com/size/porsche/911/997-2004-2010/#google_vignette.

[shoooo32]

Ask for date codes too. Any tire that's over six years old won't perform like a new tire and should factor into the purchase price.

[Gold2323]

thanks the guide with offsets and tire sizes. that is what I needed. I think I will stick with my 19" stock rims and get an all season tire for the winter. I won't be driving in any snowstorms if I can help it.

appreciate all the input