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The '86 has 17x7.5's and 17x8.5's with 205/50's and 255/40's if I remember aright. Combined with the LSD the car could outlaunch any of the other of the 944's in terms of traction. It had a solid feel in handling, combined with the LSD, it was a very "pushy" car, but once you did break the tail loose, you had a lot of acceleration traction to keep you going the right direction.

When its running again, if I put a 944 motor in, the rear tires will be replaced with 245/40's for slightly shorter ratios(Its got the taller gearing of the '89 gearbox, I don't need to hit 65MPH in 2nd).

A wider rear tire is just fine so long as you aren't trying to flick the car around. I could put a lot more power down out of a corner with that car. You just have to watch for understeer.
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