Re: ****sche 996 Turbo tires

William Noble wrote:
> lack of adhesion in rain is one downside, reduced gas mileage another,
don't 
> know about impact on handling - probably not good - generally, if wider 
> tyres would help, ****che would probably have used them - it's not like
they 
> were saving money on tires when they put out a car like that
> "Lawrence Lugar" <lawrence_lugar@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
> news:2w8zi.34$L_7.25@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> the stock tires for the ****sche 911 996 turbo are 11-inch wide rears.
>> ok - my inquiry is about expanding tire width...to say 18-inch rears...
>>
>> the obvious is a meaty grip - not to mention a menacing look, but is
there 
>> a downside to having that wide of tires - mechanically and/or driving 
>> experience?
>>

Upside is increased tire patch touching the ground which translates to 
better grip.

Downside is increased unsprung weight which translates to reduced 
balance and the feeling of dragging boat anchors along with you.  It 
could also lead to suspension issues soon enough.

Overall, I would say it's not beneficial.  It'll slow you down.

Buy a Camaro. ;~P

DS