Kabooby Posted 11May, 2017 Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 Hi Everyone,I have a 996 Turbo with 19 Inch wheels. I am struggling to find a matching set of tyres. Fronts aren't an issue but finding rears in 315/25/19 is tough. Current tyres are close to 10 years old and I want to replace them. I want to stick with these sizes to avoid any AWD, Viscous issues.Currently have Front Michelin 235/35/19Rear Falken 315/25/19Has anyone else been able to find anything local or have they imported themselves? There isn't even a lot of options overseas for this size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 11May, 2017 Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 Off the top of my head why not use whatever size a 997 turbo uses? They are 19's .. are they 295 x 35 x19? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabooby Posted 11May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 997 and 996 have a different AWD set up. Rolling ratios are apparently critical for the 996. Rears need to spin faster than the fronts. This is not the case for the 997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 11May, 2017 Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 Jax have toyo and Continental do contisportcontact2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 11May, 2017 Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 Hi Everyone,I have a 996 Turbo with 19 Inch wheels. I am struggling to find a matching set of tyres. Fronts aren't an issue but finding rears in 315/25/19 is tough. Current tyres are close to 10 years old and I want to replace them. I want to stick with these sizes to avoid any AWD, Viscous issues.Currently have Front Michelin 235/35/19Rear Falken 315/25/19Has anyone else been able to find anything local or have they imported themselves? There isn't even a lot of options overseas for this size.May I suggest as an alternative to this forum, jump onto 6speedonline (US forum) and SEARCH on the 996 Turbo forum page and then the go to the tirerack website as a first port of call to see if they stock the size / brand for baseline pricing. Should find a few pics and threads on 19"inch setups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabooby Posted 11May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 I haven't heard good reviews on the Toyo and I don't think I can get a matching set. Continental SC6 can be imported but at this stage not available locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 11May, 2017 Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 I haven't heard good reviews on the Toyo and I don't think I can get a matching set. Continental SC6 can be imported but at this stage not available locally.TOYOPROXES T1RUltra High Performance SummerSize: 315/25ZR19 98Y RFSidewall Style: BlackwallTOYOPROXES T1RUltra High Performance SummerSize: 235/35ZR19 91Y RFSidewall Style: BlackwallUTQG: 280 A AQty:Per Tire: So does that mean you want 98Y RF all around in relation to your matching set comment?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 11May, 2017 Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 I haven't heard good reviews on the Toyo and I don't think I can get a matching set. Continental SC6 can be imported but at this stage not available locally.https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/405283-tire-choices-19-rims.htmlI liked the comment that some running 19''s in general on certain sizing setup don't realize they have an issue until its late re: front diff. Appears you answered your own question, but its a case of can't have your cake and eat it (assuming Nitto's are knotch down from Toyo's) eg import vs buying local and not on your lonesome their eg US guys are on the same boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabooby Posted 11May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 No. I haven't had much luck finding them. Even the Toyo website doesn't list the 315 anymore and I have heard they aren't making them anymore. http://toyotires.com.au/tyres/passenger-car-tyres/item/5-proxes-t1r I have also searched Tyre Rack and all US forums.There seams to be two camps.One who remove 4wd and run 305/30/19 rears. This is reported to stuff the viscous clutch, and the second source OEM 18" wheels.I just spent a lot of money replacing the viscous so I don't want to do that again. Might see if someone wants to swap some 18" for 19" rims, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 11May, 2017 Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 No. I haven't had much luck finding them. Even the Toyo website doesn't list the 315 anymore and I have heard they aren't making them anymore. http://toyotires.com.au/tyres/passenger-car-tyres/item/5-proxes-t1r Tirerack listed both, but listing and ordering / in stock are two different animals.Just a view, but the combination of wanting to buy locally, having a matching set up to a quality satisifies your requirements based on what you are hearing for a 19inch setup with sizing that minimizes the front diff going south appears to be a stretch. Also appears you already had / have the path forward, eg Need to import some Continental SC6's but perhaps reluctant to spend the cash. Whats you view on the oz dollar and the cross rates going forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabooby Posted 11May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 No real issue with the dollar. Just seeing if anyone in Aus has had the same issue and how/if they resolved it.I am seriously considering going with an 18" set up. Plenty of options for tyres and by some reviews the car just handles better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 11May, 2017 Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 No. I haven't had much luck finding them. Even the Toyo website doesn't list the 315 anymore and I have heard they aren't making them anymore. http://toyotires.com.au/tyres/passenger-car-tyres/item/5-proxes-t1r I have also searched Tyre Rack and all US forums.There seams to be two camps.One who remove 4wd and run 305/30/19 rears. This is reported to stuff the viscous clutch, and the second source OEM 18" wheels.I just spent a lot of money replacing the viscous so I don't want to do that again. Might see if someone wants to swap some 18" for 19" rims, lol. Lol, I got some advice of a wise tuner not to stray too far away from factory parts because of unintended consequences based on his experience. I'm in the second 18" OEM wheel campI'm no fan of the 4x4 factory look on stock rims. I have the techno sport stock rims with P zeros and wanst a fan initially. I was searching for a set of hollow turbo twists at a reasonable price for a while and picked up a set. Even the correct tyres sizing on the 18's oem's are limited in options as I see it . eg ps2's or p zero's for me. I will try and stick with current version of the PS2's.(hard to getting a matching set eg n3 / n4 when my P zero's go. The spare set of hollows have semi slick yoki;s on them and I'm not selling lol ( may be dust collectors in their pacakaging for the next 10 years)That said, its getting costly to sort out the ride height. A set of 996 gt3 adjustable control arms with shims is over a 1.5 multiplier on a set of ps2's from Tempe and I'm resigned to the fact the front chin spoiler is going to be a consumableHave fun getting a set of OEM hollows (go series 2 hollows) in good nick (no repainting) / not stupid money , but it would be my recommendation. I would jump all over a set if available locally even if needed to have them refinished / painted That said, you will probably pick up a set next week cheap. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabooby Posted 11May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11May, 2017 I already have adjustable coilovers Might start looking for some 18" rims. Don't have to be OEM. My 19" are techart anyway.I agree with not straying to far from original. No one really knows the possible issues till it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabooby Posted 12May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 12May, 2017 For anyone Interested, my local Tyre shop has managed to order a matching set of Continental Sport Contact 6 tyres from overseas.Front 235/35/19Rear 315/25/19Should have them in a few weeks Only Toyo available were a mismatched set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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