17/16'' rear/front wheels setup?
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17/16'' rear/front wheels setup?
I've seen many of you have 18/17 - 18/18 and 17/17 wheels rear/front set up but i've read nothing about 17/16...I have this set up in my tvr and actually it has the advantage of beeing able to fix performant tires but with the extra benefit of keeping a good vintage stance with not so high rims...Any pic of a vette out there?
For example in the above 17/16'' dia, there is this wheel (american racing's trackstar S) that would look pretty mean in the sizes 17x11 and 16x9.5...(with flares)
For example in the above 17/16'' dia, there is this wheel (american racing's trackstar S) that would look pretty mean in the sizes 17x11 and 16x9.5...(with flares)
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Don't see why not but wouldn't you want to get at least a 17" in the front so you can get decent size brakes if you want? Anything over 12" brakes start getting tight with less than 17" rims.
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Well, actually with only 2.775lbs of weight i really dont need bigger brakes, my braking is superb as it is (drilled rotors and willwood lightweight caliper all round plus the unbelievable good hydroboost to match).
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Then go for it I think it'll look good AND sorta maintain the vintage look. I don't think much more than 17's can keep the "look" also I think you can get some decent slicks in 17".
