best rim size for a 2 and 1/4 drop

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Sean Mandell
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best rim size for a 2 and 1/4 drop

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right now I am running stock rims with low pros and I wanted to upgrade to 16" momo racer evo 3s. can I tuck 16x7 rims or r they too wide.
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Re: best rim size for a 2 and 1/4 drop

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you cannot "tuck" on a strut car. Lowrering the car that much PROPERLY would require more money that youre willing to spend.
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Re: best rim size for a 2 and 1/4 drop

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protege------ I know this but what I really meant by "tuck" is that the tire doesn't interfere with wheelwell. factory wheels are 15x6 and I want 16x7. I wanted to know if those wheels will stick out and interfere with current handling.<P>assuming a max 2 1/2".
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Re: best rim size for a 2 and 1/4 drop

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by nvrsrndr:<BR><STRONG>protege------ I know this but what I really meant by "tuck" is that the tire doesn't interfere with wheelwell. factory wheels are 15x6 and I want 16x7. I wanted to know if those wheels will stick out and interfere with current handling.<P>assuming a max 2 1/2".</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>lets try this again...you cant drop 2.5" You will have like ZERO suspension travel.<P>whether or not the wheels interfere depends on offset
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Re: best rim size for a 2 and 1/4 drop

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I think its time to dig out a good book refrence for suspension items too...
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