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Tire Diameter, Front Tire Choise |
mzapisek |
Apr 10 2019, 08:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States |
I'm running 245/50/16 on the back and 225/55/16 fronts with GT steel flares. Tires look good and perform well. I do get rubbing on the inner fender well at full lock. I am using a 1/2" spacer in the front.
I have a spare set of 16" front wheels. If I go with 205/55/16 to reduce the section width the tire diameter reduces by almost one inch to 24.9". My current set up has almost identical tire diameters at 25.7". Is there a problem with running smaller diameter tires in the front? Handling? Alignment? Would this create to much rake? Appreciate some input. I searched but couldn't find a definitive answer. Thanks. |
Dougal Cawley |
Apr 18 2019, 08:34 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 23-March 17 From: Longstone Tyres Member No.: 20,953 Region Association: England |
Hi
i think you are making a mistake with 16" wheels. it will drive better on a ,more suitable tyre off here. https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-ca...orsche/914.html However if you really want 16" wheels these will be the best https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/pirelli-co...rato-p7-n4.html https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/pirelli-co...rato-p7-n4.html https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/pirelli-co...rato-p7-n4.html Attached image(s) |
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