rpm's S2

I've always run 285/30 on my 18s. But Pilot Super Sports are only available in 265/35.

Thoughts?

vwillo1

If you want Super Sports, 265/35 it is. Won't notice any difference.

Rubik

I ran 285/35 PSSs on the rear. The overall diameter actually gives you a more accurate mileage reading in your cockpit. Also, the percent variation is within 3%, so totally safe. You can barely notice the difference and thanks to a bit taller sidewall, it feels smoother.

Triple Black

My car had 265/35 on the rear when I got it (Toyo T1R). When they wore out I switched to 285/30 (Yokohama AD08R). I much prefer the Yokohamas, but the Toyos worked just fine. The Super Sports come highly recommended, if you can find them.

knfeparty

I have the 245 and 285 PSS and love them.

Fast40th

I just recently faced the same dilemma and went for Michelin PS2's to maintain the 285/30 18" rears... Very happy... No complaints!

02Z06

Either should work fine. The 996.1 used 265/35's and 996.2's used 285/30's.

riddler777

on 10J wheel 265/35 look rather bad, a bit of stretch and seem to be too small.

Rubik

Agree depending on wheel width. On a 10 inch wheel, 265 wouldn't have straight walls. I never like that when the tire is stretched out.

you can't get 285/30 PSSs. You have to go 285/35.

02Z06

Looking at a few different brands specs. I would think a 275/? would be the ideal width if you are looking for a nice squared sidewall. A 265 is a slight stretch and a 285 is a little bulged.

Rasputin

I fitted 265/35-18 on my 2002 Targa, and absolutely no problem wathsoever.

Eviltangents

Pretty sure the press kit mentioned 265/35R18 as standard up through MY2001. It was updated to 285/30 with the .2 update. Majority of 996 owners say you should be just fine.

MiamiC70

295/30-18 r
235/40-18 f

kmagnuss

285's... because walking out to your car with big fat tires is awesome. I'd put 335's on there if they'd fit.

rpm's S2

Miami - looks like you are running bigger wheels.