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Old 06-21-2004, 09:01 PM
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wider tire up front?

Put on my yokohamas 245/50ZR 16's on the back, and threw the existing unlops 5000's(that were on back) up front and then i noticed that the dunlps are 9.5" and the yokos are only 9"..now i got a wider tire up front than i the back...is this ok
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I think you'll be fine... might just look a little weird
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Re: wider tire up front?

Originally posted by 94zLT1
Put on my yokohamas 245/50ZR 16's on the back, and threw the existing unlops 5000's(that were on back) up front and then i noticed that the dunlps are 9.5" and the yokos are only 9"..now i got a wider tire up front than i the back...is this ok
Depending on the tire construction, it might even handle (turn) better! Remember about 55% of the static weight is on the front and more than 75% during maximum braking. During hard cornering the outside front is VERY highly loaded.

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I think you'll be fine... might just look a little weird
Can't see how you could visually tell the difference of only a half inch.
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