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Old 11-13-2006, 07:30 AM
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Default Thinking about 15'' front 17-20'' rear.

Anyone else on this type of setup?

Small front diameter to spin wheels faster, and a larger rear diameter for better handling. If this is done, Megan Rear Pillar Racing Bar - Sway Bars - S Tech Springs will be added.
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Old 11-13-2006, 08:10 AM
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IMO that would look pretty retartded.
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Old 11-13-2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by textc06
IMO that would look pretty retartded.
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Old 11-13-2006, 12:10 PM
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or really sick.... but 15s would b too small for de front.. (look crappy) weight distribution would be off, and its front wheel drive so the huge wheels in de back wont give you that much traction help....
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I vote no. Anything more than a one inch difference will look, shall I say, "different".
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its a tc not a hotrod.. dumbest thread of 06 award right here.
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Default Re: Thinking about 15'' front 17-20'' rear.

Originally Posted by TANTALIZEDMIND
Anyone else on this type of setup?

Small front diameter to spin wheels faster, and a larger rear diameter for better handling. If this is done, Megan Rear Pillar Racing Bar - Sway Bars - S Tech Springs will be added.
if youre looking for better handling, I think you may the wrong idea. The sizing difference is probably better for a rear wheel drive car. The only reason I can think of why anyone would put small wheels in the front on a front wheel drive is for drag racing. It should be smaller in the back (in tire size and maybe wheel size to get the rear to step out easier).
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try 18's in the front, 20's out back. 15's are waaaaay too small. I'm curious as to how that would look now.
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we drive mid powered FWD cars

you don't need this...
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just buy my wheels man, pm me. i will make you a good deal
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Old 11-16-2006, 08:35 PM
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my car had this kinda look...

after i installed my front lowering springs and had hte stock rear...

trust me.. its a funky look...
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uhhh.. better handling with bigger rear rims?

you may need to rethink that.

what you want to do for both performance and handling is go with a 17x8 wheel, but make sure it is light.. at least under 19.5lbs, since that is what stock is. also.. i say to go with a 17x8 so you can fit a 245 tire under there.. trust me, if that doesnt work, nothing will.
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Originally Posted by paul34
we drive mid powered FWD cars

you don't need this...

Mid Powered?
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the key to a good handling car is balance. so drastically different diameters would be very counterintuitive. stick with the same diameter and width if you want good handling.
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Originally Posted by fflores

Mid Powered?
i think he meant not very powerful cars with middle of the road power
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The only way this would work would be on the track - 15" wheels with drag radials/slicks. With the huge sidewall on 15's that you'll get compared to 17's, you'll lose a lot of steering control.
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Dude go for it, I think its a great idea, ummm compared to smashing yourself in the face with a baseball bat, so ummm, yeah go for it!
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you could get away with a 17 up front and a 18 in back or an 18 up front and a 19 out back but a difference of over an inch wouldnt look good.

well i tmight look good, but not for a fwd car
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Originally Posted by d_gage
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Mid Powered?
i think he meant not very powerful cars with middle of the road power
I would think that now-a-days... "mid-power" would be around 180-220 whp

but thats just me.
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The Tc is not an NSX..............
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