so, 16x8F and 16x9R or go with a larger diameter wheel?

MaczPayne · 11-05-2008, 07:39 PM

Not much in terms of tire selection, but the wider rim allows less sidewall flex, which is good for response. Pick up a set of 245/45/16 race tires and you should be quite competitive. 16's are also lighter as well.

If you have a 1 piece steel wheel, you can get them widened as well. There was a thread on the other forum about it, I'll try to dig it up later.

jkstill · 12-11-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MaczPayne

Not much in terms of tire selection, but the wider rim allows less sidewall flex, which is good for response.

Less sidewall flex also shortens the transition from ideal slip angle to over/under steer.

Depends on what you like, but keep in mind that wider and or low profile tires lose their grip more suddenly.

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MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	Not much in terms of tire selection, but the wider rim allows less sidewall flex, which is good for response. Pick up a set of 245/45/16 race tires and you should be quite competitive. 16's are also lighter as well. If you have a 1 piece steel wheel, you can get them widened as well. There was a thread on the other forum about it, I'll try to dig it up later. __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works! Last edited by MaczPayne; 11-05-2008 at 07:42 PM.