Bigger Tires In Back...Whats the point??

[00BlackBird00]

Hey I'm new to this forum and I was wondering if putting 18" wheels in the back and 17" wheels in the front had any purpose? Also is it safe to do it to our f-bodies and is it legal? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

[speedy-v6-camaro]

That would be bigger wheels in the back...not tires like the topic says. I don't think there is much purpose but on some cars it does look good. Its perfectly safe and legal.

[hawgs]

Bigger wheels and bigger tires make a HUGE difference on our cars. Not only in a difference in handling but also in looks. :D

[Big Tymer]

legal or safe?

first off, the vette has 17's in the front and 18's in the back

second, why would it be illegal????


the only downside to bigger wheels is the weight, which if ur in it for the ¼ mile, then chose some nice 16's


bigger wheels will just give u better handling and better looks....

[00BlackBird00]

Thanks for the replies. I just thought there could be some problems because if I'm not mistaken the front 17" wheels would be spinning at a faster rpm than the back 18" wheels because they are smaller. I was wondering if anything weird would happen because of this and that is what I meant by asking if it was safe.

[OutKlast]

Originally posted by 00BlackBird00:
Thanks for the replies. I just thought there could be some problems because if I'm not mistaken the front 17" wheels would be spinning at a faster rpm than the back 18" wheels because they are smaller. I was wondering if anything weird would happen because of this and that is what I meant by asking if it was safe.

You get a bigger tire up front and smaller in the back though to compensate. They're still the same overall diameter.

[Snuffalofogus]

Originally posted by OutKlast:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by 00BlackBird00:
Thanks for the replies. I just thought there could be some problems because if I'm not mistaken the front 17" wheels would be spinning at a faster rpm than the back 18" wheels because they are smaller. I was wondering if anything weird would happen because of this and that is what I meant by asking if it was safe.

You get a bigger tire up front and smaller in the back though to compensate. They're still the same overall diameter. </font>[/QUOTE]no you dont.

why would you put big tires in the front, and small tires in the rear, ON A REAR WHEEL DRIVE car?

i have 245's in the front, and 275's in the back.

[95DGcamaro]

he meant sidewall length.. like the 40 or 35 part if the tire dimensions, not the width of the tire. just to point out.

[Arctc Wolf]

The main thing about staggered rim sizes is looks and tire options. for example, the look for 17" front/18" rear gives cars a raked look. also, when wanting a larger contact patch, it's easier to find wider and taller tires for 18's than it is for 17's. Also, depending on how ur suspension is set up, ur car might like having wider rear tires. a really big rear swaybar compared to the front would grip a lot better w/ wider rear tires and mroe of a contact patch.

BTW, it is perfectly safe and legal to stagger rim sizes.

[hockeyman]

Originally posted by Big Tymer:
legal or safe?

first off, the vette has 17's in the front and 18's in the back

second, why would it be illegal????


the only downside to bigger wheels is the weight, which if ur in it for the ¼ mile, then chose some nice 16's


bigger wheels will just give u better handling and better looks....

Really don't know about other states, but...
The rear (or even the front) tires cannot stick out more than 1" from the body of the front or rear fender(s) here in PA.
Also, they must not be too wide to rub inside of the wheelwell when going over bumps. That is HIGHLY un-safe, and will not pass inspection.

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

just but 275/40/17 or 245/45/17 in the front and
275/35/18 in the back

[KBeezy]

or do what I did - 275-40-18 in the back [img]smile.gif[/img]

[hockeyman]

Originally posted by KBeezy:
or do what I did - 275-40-18 in the back [img]smile.gif[/img]

I believe you can go as wide as 295's in the back safely. Not totally sure though. The 315's will fit, but require modification. http://u2.netgate.net/~jshapiro/z28/315s/index.html
IMO, I think that's way too much tire though.

[94TeaL]

Gives it that old muscle car look where its kinda higher in back.

[00BlackBird00]

Thanks for all the info. Now i just need to save up for the wheels :D