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UltArc · 08-05-2012, 10:53 PM

This is a bit of a strange idea, and may waste a thread, but I am curious about using different sized tires for a FR vehicle.

If I put 16, or 17s on my front axle, maybe even LRR, would this have any benefit other than from being LRRs? 18 on the rear now.

I would think less air underneath, should be improved downforce, but do any more experience individuals have any ideas? I often think about it. Any lower and I think my chin spoiler will scrape, as I now must back into most curbed spots, but that is a small price to pay.

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UltArc Hydrogen > EV Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NW Ohio, United States Posts: 2,025 Silver Flea - '05 Honda Insight 90 day: 58.96 mpg (US) Thanks: 994 Thanked 402 Times in 285 Posts	Using Different Rim/Tire Size to Alter Ride Height This is a bit of a strange idea, and may waste a thread, but I am curious about using different sized tires for a FR vehicle. If I put 16, or 17s on my front axle, maybe even LRR, would this have any benefit other than from being LRRs? 18 on the rear now. I would think less air underneath, should be improved downforce, but do any more experience individuals have any ideas? I often think about it. Any lower and I think my chin spoiler will scrape, as I now must back into most curbed spots, but that is a small price to pay. __________________ Best Tanks: Mustang - 54.83 mpg (US) at the Green Grand Prix Insight - 82.91966 mpg (US) over 818.5 miles.