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Old Nov 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.
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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IMO that would look pretty retartded.
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by textc06
IMO that would look pretty retartded.
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Old Nov 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....
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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I vote no. Anything more than a one inch difference will look, shall I say, "different".
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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its a tc not a hotrod.. dumbest thread of 06 award right here.
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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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).
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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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.
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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we drive mid powered FWD cars

you don't need this...
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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just buy my wheels man, pm me. i will make you a good deal
Old Nov 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...
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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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.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by paul34
we drive mid powered FWD cars

you don't need this...

Mid Powered?
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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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.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fflores

Mid Powered?
i think he meant not very powerful cars with middle of the road power
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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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.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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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!
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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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
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by d_gage
Originally Posted by fflores

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.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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The Tc is not an NSX..............



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