Advice: Rubber., Where should the money go? |
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Advice: Rubber., Where should the money go? |
Dr. Roger |
Feb 8 2006, 06:06 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey guys,
Let's say, hypothetically, that you were a CSOB, like me, who wanted to put their hard earned money into the right place on you 914. I'm thinking tires and wheels at this point. This is where i'm at right now... I've got the V8 with I don't know how much torque (lots) with the Otto built trans for the V8. 4 speed. I've now got the 911 front end w/turbo tie-rods (installed), 15mm (stock?)sway (not installed yet), drilled disks ready to be swapped in. Rear now has the Koni yellows w/140# coils and Coleman perchs. Rear brakes are now, IMHO, adequate as they are on 911 vented rotors. So I think that should bring the braking and handling up to par. Yes? So now i'm thinking about the right tires and wheels... And it's gotta' look and act abslutely bitchin'. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) I noticed that for ultra high performance tires the 17" and up sizes are the most prevailant. So I should probably get something in equal to or greater than 17". Right? Then there's the age old question of, "How wide?". I'm willing to go as wide as is optimal for superior handling. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) After researching how wide many others have gone on their high torque/HP 914's there is little limitation. With all of that said... I'm leaning towards the turbo twisties 8" front/10" rear with Kumho Extas', Falken Ezeni's or Yokohama's. Yes, i will be flaring. Just don't know how much yet.... =-)) Unless anyone knows of a lighter wheel that still looks great and better rubber than what I listed? Unsprung weight is important to me. I still like the cookie cutters with custom widened lips... Anyone in the bay area got a connection??? =-)))) Heck i'll even throw in some of my special cajun burgers for the right deal! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Opinions and suggestions appreciated. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smiley_notworthy.gif) Roger |
Mar7ck |
Feb 9 2006, 10:01 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 24-April 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 609 |
Hey Roger,
I am going to 17's in the front. things to think about, RSR struts in some cases do not get along with anything less than 17 (for the ones I have), also some larger brake 993 or larger like biger wheels. In the back I am going to try 18 inch. with 18's I can get the wheel dia I want. I find more choices. I had difficulty finding tires for 15x11 wheels, and when I locate a pair the cost was astronomical. This is my plan 17x9 and 18x11 Kinesis 3600.00. I am open for montary donations!!! Mar7ck |
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