going to an 18 front rim?
Feb 18, 2007 | 05:26 AM
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Racer
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From: columbus ohio
going to an 18 front rim?
what does going to a 18 front do to the handling. there must be a reason for the 17/18 combo.
Feb 18, 2007 | 05:51 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: Rockford Illinois
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Originally Posted by
firstvette99
what does going to a 18 front do to the handling. there must be a reason for the 17/18 combo.
I dont think it does much of anything but give it its popular stance. Besides the handling benefits from the larger wheel out back.
Feb 18, 2007 | 07:30 AM
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Many ppl run 18" all around with out any problems
Feb 18, 2007 | 08:31 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: In the pit, trying to love someone.
I've got 18's on all 4 corners, no problems here. I have a 275/35/18 in the front and a 295/something/18 in the rear, handles like a dream and looks sweet.
Feb 18, 2007 | 10:13 AM
Safety Car
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From: Bella Vista Ca
18s all around here with no issues.
Feb 18, 2007 | 12:34 PM
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
If you go with 18" fronts simultaneous with switching to non-runflats, you will restore turn-in response (which is about the only thing runflats are good for).
Feb 18, 2007 | 12:36 PM
Drifting
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Mike04
18s all around here with no issues.
Same here....just be sure that the overall diameter of the tires in front are smaller than the tires in back.
Feb 18, 2007 | 12:52 PM
Pro
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put 245/40/18 on front and 275/40/18 on back and you will be happy!
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Feb 18, 2007 | 03:16 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Akron Ohio
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Blown 346
I dont think it does much of anything but give it its popular stance. Besides the handling benefits from the larger wheel out back.
Yes, the 17 front is just for looks. I am switching to 18s all around too.
Feb 18, 2007 | 05:45 PM
Le Mans Master
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I am switching to an 18/19 combo with the C6 Z51 Goodyear F1 EMT's... see siggie for details.
Feb 18, 2007 | 09:26 PM
Team Owner
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I run 18s all around with 285s up front and 335s in the rear.
going to an 18 front rim?
