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baldlobo · 08-08-2012, 05:04 AM

so long as the sidewall of the tire is the same front and rear it'll drop it 1/2" if you change rims

take a 15" rim with 205/60(sidewall 123)r15 tire vs 205/50(sidewall 102.5)r15.

the 205/50r15 tire will drop it close to the same as changing the rim.

watch load and speed ratings if doing this.

ps. it might change weight transfer a touch too.

08-08-2012, 05:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
baldlobo EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: winterpeg, manisnowba Posts: 211 clank - '99 jeep tj sport 90 day: 17.32 mpg (US) Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	so long as the sidewall of the tire is the same front and rear it'll drop it 1/2" if you change rims take a 15" rim with 205/60(sidewall 123)r15 tire vs 205/50(sidewall 102.5)r15. the 205/50r15 tire will drop it close to the same as changing the rim. watch load and speed ratings if doing this. ps. it might change weight transfer a touch too. Last edited by baldlobo; 08-08-2012 at 05:20 AM..