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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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I do autocross, and i often find myself losing front grip around hard corners. I have a set of sticky tires but it doesnt compare to the slick a lot of guys are bringing to the track. I was planning on getting a set of rim for Christmas with new tires... how wide can i go front and back? Thanks
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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You can do up to 285 on the front, roush comes standard with 275 on all 4......the question is how big of wheels you got?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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20x10s front and rear with 285-30-20s on all 4 corners.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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im buying another set of rims to go with the tires. i dont want massive pretty sparkly chrome polished wheels, just ones that will get the job done on the track. 10" is as wide as it can go?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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yes 10 is as wide as you can go...
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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alright htank y0ou
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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i plan on doing 305-35-18s out back
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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275/40R17 is a very common size and readily available unless you need 18's to clear a big brake kit. They work well with 9.5". Make sure you investigate therequired offsets.

BTW anything other than 17 x 8 or 18 x 8.5 and much off factory offset (+/- 5mm?) will boot you out of Stock.
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