wheels

[Baza]

What is the optimum size wheels to use on the race track, not just height but width front and rear. Performance only not personal preferance.

[Z-man]

On my 944S2, I've been running with 16x7 front with a 225/50 16 tire, and with 16x8 rear with a 245/45 16 tire. No rubbing issues whatsoever.

For this coming season, I'm migrating over to race tires, and plan on using the following setup: 16x8's all around shod with 245/45 16's. From what I've heard, I shouldn't have any rubbing issues. Why the change? Two main reasons:
1. The bigger contact patch up front will help eliminate some of the understeer my car exhibits.
2. I can rotate the wheels front to back to help even out the wear.


HTH,
-Z.

[Frank B]

oh!.. that'd be sweet?.. Z- will the width affect acceleration in any way?...

[Z-man]

The wider wheels may increase a little drag at high speeds, but the increased cornering grip should compensate for that. I was already running a +1 setup: 225/50 front, 245/45 rear (compared with the stock setup of: 205/55 front, 225/50 rear)

But regarding the wheel/tire diameter: it is the same as stock.
205/55-16 = 225/50-16 = 245/45-16 in tire diameter.

Fat tires are PHAT!
-Z.