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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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I run 4 rear tires all around...?
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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no but handling will suck.. why the hell would you want to do this?
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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Why would you do that? The tires would cost the same anyways.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by silvers2k01,Feb 29 2008, 05:41 PM
no but handling will suck.. why the hell would you want to do this?
not true...

some people prefer to run non-staggered
http://www.maxrev.net/index.php?location=widetires.htm
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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I believe the car needs at least a 235 up front, if you can fit it, run it!

Traction FTW Keep in mind your car will be slower with all that unsprung weight.

235 GSD3's shoud be sufficient and practical.



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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Track guys do this ONLY when they want more grip up front. More rubber on the road will give better braking and turn-in.

HOWEVER

This will destroy the balance of the car unless you compensate the rear of the car. Examples would be serious suspension modifications, along with added downforce to keep the rear tires planted.

This is the last thing you'd want for a street car, unless you were just going for a specific look.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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It's a specialized race setup for experienced drivers only. Neither practical nor recommended for the street.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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I agree. Unless you tune the suspension I would not do it.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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FoxConn if you are asking can we run a set of rear tires in the front? Yes it would oversteer, but don't the rear oem wheels have a smaller diameter hub ring than the front?
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