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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 09:51 PM
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For peeps in the 800whp range, what kind of traction issues are you seeing running a 20in rear wheel setup? If you swapped setups if you don’t mind please share.
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For peeps in the 800whp range, what kind of traction issues are you seeing running a 20in rear wheel setup? If you swapped setups if you don’t mind please share.
Running stock Z51 wheels and tires on my 800ish 2016. Leaving TC on I can still squeeze out a 10.04 quarter mile leaving in 2nd gear on my A8. I’ve never even considered turning off TC since my build except for a burnout at the track. I was able to break a stock axle with stock tires so I’m really not looking for additional traction at this time. Differentials are expensive.

At freeway speeds on dry concrete I can definitely tell this thing wants to blaze the tires. TC and Stabilitrac FTW.

When I’m ready to stress test the diff I’ll probably try an 18 or 19 inch setup.


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Running stock Z51 wheels and tires on my 800ish 2016. Leaving TC on I can still squeeze out a 10.04 quarter mile leaving in 2nd gear on my A8. I’ve never even considered turning off TC since my build except for a burnout at the track. I was able to break a stock axle with stock tires so I’m really not looking for additional traction at this time. Differentials are expensive.

At freeway speeds on dry concrete I can definitely tell this thing wants to blaze the tires. TC and Stabilitrac FTW.

When I’m ready to stress test the diff I’ll probably try an 18 or 19 inch setup.

I want to run a meater tire in the rear, so I would like to run a 18x10.5 or 18x11 in the rear. The plan is to run a 305 Toyo R888R. For the Front looking to run 19x9.5 if possible. This is where I need help to ensure this combo will fit and ensure so rubbing.

Rear Offset: 79
Fronts Offset: 56
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