16x9 or 16x10 on stock fd rear suspension
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The only reason to run wider 16" is to run true racing slicks, as there are no properly-sized street tires available. And you don't need wider 16"s for drag tires either.
Actually, there are clearance issues with wide 16"s that are not present with 17 and 18" wheels. You will need aftermarket trailing arms for sure with anything over 16x9 and you might have other contact concerns.
Actually, there are clearance issues with wide 16"s that are not present with 17 and 18" wheels. You will need aftermarket trailing arms for sure with anything over 16x9 and you might have other contact concerns.
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Originally Posted by hotfd3s
I was thinking of running wider racing tires these season like 265's for autox in the rear.
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Originally Posted by hotfd3s
kumhos are available in 265/45-16
1. you won't have suspension clearance issues like you will with the wide 16" wheels.
2. you will have to get custom wheels for wide 16" -- a large number of manufacturers make "off-the-shelf" wide 17 and 18" wheels.
3. Kumho is the only manufacturer making tires in that size, and then only racing tires. Why limit yourself? A 265/40 17 or 265/35 18 size is available from several manufacturers in both street and racing tires.
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