93/94 rim sizes the same?
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93/94 rim sizes the same?
Are the 1993 and 1994 rims the same size? I believe they should be 17X8.5 fronts and 17X9.5 rears for both years. Is this correct? I am considering buying a set of 93's for my 94. Thanks.
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The 8.5's are offered to provide understeer when traction is lost because understeer is easier to recover from than oversteer for most people. The 8.5's are less prone to rut following than 9.5's. Saying the 8.5's provide "better handling in turns" is subjective. The 9.5's provide more grip. The 8.5's provide recovery from traction loss that may be more familiar. The model year 1994 is nothing special in regards to 8.5 vs 9.5. With 9.5's all around one can rotate wheels front to back. With 8.5 fronts there is no rotation.
