Make and size of tyres for 17'' wheels on 944 S2?

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Hi all...I have a 944 s2 with 17'' twist alloys...7j front and 9j rears....i am going to replace all 4 tyres....what are the best sizes for front and rear?...and what make of tyres?...i want the best handling setup for a road car...cheers

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Nurburgsingh said:

Then you need to get some 16"s

If you really want to stick to 17 then 225/45 front and 255/40 rear.

Best for buck - Falken. Fk453
Others- Conti sport contact or Bridgestone S02.

Hi...i did actually think that myself ( the 16'' wheels)....i do have a set of 16x7 fuchs...

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Nurburgsingh said:

From memory correct sizes for S2 is 7 fronts and 8 rears.

I did run 8's all round on my track car years ago. I guess 7's all round wouldn't hurt.

Check ebay - normally loads of d90's for sale but beware bidding against VW fanboys they'll push the prices of anything 'chromed' or 'polished' through the roof.

Yes, S2 ran 7 and 8...i like the look of the fuchs though....i may just get some new tyres for them....

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blade7 said:

Are the Fuchs the correct offset ?

Hi..not 100% sure...they did come off my 1st 944 from a few years ago..

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blade7 said:

Handling and road holding aren't the same thing, For the best grip and probably faster progress, I'd look for D90's in 8" and 9" sizes.

Ah!...thats a good point...i actually meant 'road holding'...

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Ok,,,,so..

..a set of 4 brand new Continental Sports...at £250....

OR


....a set of 4 brand new 'WINRUN' budget tyres..at £130!!

( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261667170044?ssPageName=... )

???

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Is it just ridiculous to even consider those cheap tyres?....I have never tried them...so I dont really know...