Try www.wheelenhancement.com

 

Was just trying to point out that you cannot expect your 997 Turbo to handle/ride like the 991 with a simple wheel/tire swap. That's all. My car feels much more planted/compliant with the suspension upgrades that I made to it. I plan to keep it for a while which is why I made the jump.

Hell, after I test drove the 991, I jumped back into mine and noticed that mine felt much better in the corners.

 

I totally understand. I would not expect my car to handle like the new car with a longer wheel base and wider stance ... and, different sized sneakers/wheels and new suspension bits.

 

Bagger, after reading all your posts, if I were in your shoes, I'd shop around for a set of lightly used wheels from a reputable manufacturer that are lighter than stock and then wrap them in the best rubber available.

Take your stock wheels off, deflate tires, wrap them in plastic trash bags and store them in a cool dark place.

Once it's time to sell, swap them and sell the aftermarket wheels. You'll recoup a decent amount of money if you don't screw them up.

On a car you're planning on unloading in a couple years, I wouldn't bother with anything that takes longer than a days worth of labor to swap out. Besides the money, it just becomes a hassle to swap the parts. Sometimes you lose the stock stuff, don't have the time to hammer out the logistics, dealing with down-time, etc. Pain in the ass.

Start by posting a WTB here and include all the info on your car. One of our board sponsors might have something they took off a customers car.

Nice set of wheels, best set of tires and you're set.

 

What you posted makes good sense. Of course, we are not very realistic with these cars. But, I've tho't about what you said, too. Tried to buy some wheels a bit a go with no dice.

Selling the wheels/tires later would be what I'd do. Still mulling over the whole thing.

 

OK ...

Made my decision regarding wheels and tires for my Turbo.

Decided to do 19" wheels in HRE P43s Satin Black. Think this will look nice with my dark blue car.

Add TPMS (OEM) to the new wheels so I can 'bolt 'em on' and keep my OEM wheels/sensors/tires.

I'll do OEM sized wheels in 19/8.5 and 19/11 with Michelin PSS in OEM sizes .... 235/35/19 and 305/30/19.

I'd love BIGGER tires and wheels .. look terrific, but think they will make my car ride like crap on the back roads here in CT-land. So, OEM sizes in wheels and ties. I think the MPSS will be much better than my 'Stones, too.

But, I've got to tell ya ... paying over 7 GRAND ! for a set of tires and wheels takes my breath a way a bit. Yes, I have the dough. Yes, I can afford it. Not the point. I remember how hard I've worked to get to ... yes, where I am.

Anyway ...

I'm buying these puppies and I'll hook 'em up and post some photogs.

Also, in the same vain, I will want to lower the car a bit and not lose the ride quality. Difficult to do with out some shocks, springs, or coil overs and such .. I don't want to do that cuz I'm not going to keep the car beyond 2-3 years and hence, don't want to spend the buck$.

So, can I add some 'lowering' springs ... like TechArt, H&R, Eibach (pardon me if I misspelled these guys) ... that would drop the car an INCH without degrading the ride??

Any recommendations? Experience with lowering springs only?

Thanks, guys. Always appreciate your tho'ts.

 

Hr springs will be perfect exact what i have on my car i can send you pictures of you like.

 

I have champion lower springs on my car...Feels pretty good...Just want to warn you, the cost to install new springs is expensive...It will be way more than the springs itself...Expect around 7-8hrs of labor charges...

 

Thanx for the head's up. I would have expected 2 hours. I've had suspension stuff done on some of my trucks that took only 90 minutes.

Nothing is normal expense on a P-car. Crikey !

 

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