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jmatta · 03-28-2009, 01:37 PM

This post would be better answered in a race forum. I know autocrossers like the wider wheels in front so the car has a better "bite" at turn in. Larger front wheels also add additional stress to the front suspension members, so I would think they would need to be strenghtend.

Look at Acura's approach to P1 this year in ALMS. They run the same width wheel/tire front and rear...they didn't last very long at Sebring due to hydraulic issues (probably the same with your car).

Probably not the best idea for a street driven car.

03-28-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
jmatta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 1,675	This post would be better answered in a race forum. I know autocrossers like the wider wheels in front so the car has a better "bite" at turn in. Larger front wheels also add additional stress to the front suspension members, so I would think they would need to be strenghtend. Look at Acura's approach to P1 this year in ALMS. They run the same width wheel/tire front and rear...they didn't last very long at Sebring due to hydraulic issues (probably the same with your car). Probably not the best idea for a street driven car. __________________ JGM 2002 Boxster S 1973 911 Green FrankenMeanie PCA DE Instructor circa '95