How would 18 inch wheels in the front...........?
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Melting Slicks
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How would 18 inch wheels in the front...........?
I currently have stock sized Y2K chrome wheels (17 in front, 18 in back)....I just lowered my car and have a slightly bigger gap in the front between the fender and tire, than in the back.
What would the effect be if I changed to 18's in the front?......Would it close the gap some?
Thanks for the advice! :cheers:
What would the effect be if I changed to 18's in the front?......Would it close the gap some?
Thanks for the advice! :cheers:
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Re: How would 18 inch wheels in the front...........? (CMilVette)
Good question CMilvette..I was wandering the same thing?? I too want to lower my car and no exactly what you are talking about. What about lowering the front end a hair more than the back...That probably wouldnt be good for the suspension and handleing...As the wieght ratio on the Coupe is 51/49 (F/R). Anyone car to join in?....Anyone? Anyone??
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Melting Slicks
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Re: How would 18 inch wheels in the front...........? (CMilVette)
If you run a 265-35-18 front tire it's about the same size as a 245-45-17 you have :yesnod: I have 265-30-19 on the front of my car :eek: It's more the tire size you go with than the wheel size.
:cheers:
:cheers:
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Re: How would 18 inch wheels in the front...........? (99 Torch Coupe)
Look in my sig for 265/35/18
Thanks
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Re: How would 18 inch wheels in the front...........? (bparker)
Hey Chris, thats what I did - I put 18"s up front.
265x40x18 Front
285x40x18 Rear
:cheers:
265x40x18 Front
285x40x18 Rear
:cheers:
That sounds like the right combination. Thanks man.....
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