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  1. 50hdmc

    50hdmc Formula 3

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    #1 50hdmc, Oct 18, 2010
    Can I please get a recommendation for tires for a 2002 911 turbo 4wd? 18" wheel, has 235/40 zr18...can I go larger? Impact on performance? Brand you suggest?

    thanks for your help!!!
     
  2. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

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    #2 Kds, Oct 18, 2010
    Last edited: Oct 18, 2010
    I have always been a Pirelli fan first, and Continental second.

    I never pay for the Porsche spec "N0" tires either.........a waste of money IMHO.

    For winter........Pirelli's only because they are quieter on clear roads that most other snow tires.

    I wouldn't bother upsizing, you've got AWD and don't need to IMHO. Expect several different answers to this one.
     
  3. Michael B

    Michael B F1 Rookie
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    #3 Michael B, Oct 18, 2010
    Just a suggestion:

    Yokohama Neova AD08
    Yokohama Sport
    Michelin PS2

    Try to not miss-match brands front to rears (you only asked for the front tire size).

    You can try on a 315 in the rear on that large rear wheel (295 stock), but I am comfortable with the 235 in front no matter what the rear application is.
     
  4. 50hdmc

    50hdmc Formula 3

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    #4 50hdmc, Oct 18, 2010
    ..parked for the winter. thanks for the recommendations/info....I will check with tirerack next. 315's work for the rear??
     
  5. CMartin348

    CMartin348 Formula 3

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    #5 CMartin348, Oct 18, 2010
    Just got Pirelli's on the 997 and like them a lot so far!
     
  6. TireCrawlerNikki

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    #6 TireCrawlerNikki, Oct 22, 2010
    upsizing will not decrease handling , I recommend staying with Porsche rated tires
     

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