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Old 05-24-02, 11:47 AM
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Diff tire sizes front/rear: Probs? Opinions?

I'm talking only a subtle difference, e.g., 215/60/14 rear, 195/60/14 front (to sort of level out the SE, which looks as if its leaning back just a bit).

Anyone have an opinion?

Think there would be any noticeable negative performance implications? (I myself would argue that, at the margin, snow performance would be reduced even further, as the rears would track slightly outside the trough of the fronts).

Your thoughts are appreciated.
Old 05-24-02, 01:07 PM
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205/50/15's up front...225/50/15's out back...felt wobbly until the rear sway bar got urethane bushings and front springs cut to lower and level the front end...then it was a damn razor on the road...
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I ran what mar3 ran but stock ride height. I had urethane everywhere and did not feel any problems. We dont have to deal with snow down here in Texas, just armadillos hehe
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Better to fix your suspension than different size tires. No more rotating,speedometer probably be off, and better to the right way first.
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