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You'll have to redo the entire setup you have now as you're currently staggered ... I know how you like to change things, but unless this is a track car I really don't see the point. You could lighten up the spring rates and change the damper settings a bit and achieve nearly all of what you're looking to accomplish, no?
That being said, I am thinking along the same lines. I have two sets of the original cups, and am thinking of using the 9s all the way around. I'm already on 17s though.
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Go a little wider to 9.5" 17s?
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A softer tire can make a huge difference in ride quality. I tried about 5 different sets of tires on our Jaguar S-Type R before I found something with a nice ride. It might be a gamble because nothing may accomplish what you want but its an option.
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A compromise usually results in nothing being done very well. I have 19s on my Cayman and 17s on my 968 and they are equally harsh (or pleasant, depending upon how full my bladder is) to me. I would stay with the 18s as you have a car that is set up now to be very capable. If the weight is an issue then I think that your driving style needs the lowest profile possible.
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I say go 17, and keep the width. For touring comfort is more important than the look of 18's. I wouldnt sacrifice traction, or handling tho. My $.02 .
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Aren't you glad you have us to use as your "muse"...
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Depends on what you're looking to achieve but, at least in Europe, you can't get wider r-tires than 255 if sticking with 17" (save for 355 but that would be over the top). I went to 18" because of that, would have stayed with 17" otherwise.
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