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Old May 24, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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My FD custom wheel set up.

i did some measuring today and im going to try and fit 16x12's in the rear of my fd and 16x10's in the front

im gunna use a 7" backspace for all 4.

if i use enough camber i should be able to tuck the tires i think.

tires will be 225/45/16 F and 245/45/16 rear.

any input would be cool.

thanks
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Old May 24, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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So you'll be running the same size tires that you can fit on stock 8 inch width wheels. Explain to me why you are doing this?
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
So you'll be running the same size tires that you can fit on stock 8 inch width wheels. Explain to me why you are doing this?
Agree. Ricer stickers would have the same effect and be a lot cheaper...
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Old May 25, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Agree. Ricer stickers would have the same effect and be a lot cheaper...
and add more horsepower
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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i have more horsepower than you do....
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Old May 26, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by vr6t3t4

any input would be cool.
Really? Well in that case I think you're an idiot.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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well not that I would do this.... but, fronts should be fine, people run 10" wide with 7" backspacing and 280odd tyre without too much issue, rear I dont know, but you should probably be able to tuck the tyre with enough camber, your only issue may be fouling the trailing arms with a 16" wheel.

Why not run the same wheels with like a 280 tyre front and a 315ish out back? fronts would be ok I think, and maybe just flare the rear guards and that would work too... in conclusion, more tyre = more happiness
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Old May 27, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by alex.hay
well not that I would do this.... but, fronts should be fine, people run 10" wide with 7" backspacing and 280odd tyre without too much issue, rear I dont know, but you should probably be able to tuck the tyre with enough camber, your only issue may be fouling the trailing arms with a 16" wheel.

Why not run the same wheels with like a 280 tyre front and a 315ish out back? fronts would be ok I think, and maybe just flare the rear guards and that would work too... in conclusion, more tyre = more happiness
sweet that will help i will measure the trailing arm thanks man
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Old May 27, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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Really? Well in that case I think you're an idiot.
yes sir
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Old May 27, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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Are you going to do pulled and rolled fenders? You need it for sure to pull off 16 x 12/ 16 x 10 (offsets too?). I would go with a 17 or an 18 just so you can get a lower profile tire, and more choices.

I would definitely modify the alignment/suspesion as well. Especially if you intend on properly slamming the car to go with the look you are trying to achieve.
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