Wheel issues

[JayG]

Originally Posted by jcslocum

First of all, the Box was not designed to have the same sized tire at all 4 corners. It's designed to have a stagger, front to back. This is the info I found for stock wheels:

WHEEL SIZE FRONT16 x 6
WHEEL SIZE REAR16 x 7
TIRE SIZE FRONT205/55ZR-16
TIRE SIZE REAR225/50ZR-16

And for the "S" which is a quite common upgrade on the base:

WHEEL SIZE FRONT17 x 7
WHEEL SIZE REAR17 x 8.5
TIRE SIZE FRONT205/50ZR-17
TIRE SIZE REAR255/40ZR-17

Many upgrade the fronts on the Box to a 225/45-17 to give a little bit better balance but it stays on the 7" wide wheel/rim.

I'm sure you're rubbing up front like crazy and the handling has to be a bit out of whack and could be a bit dangerous with this set up. The balance of the chassis is all out. If I were you I would change the fronts to a proper width 19" tire.

Tire rack has this as the 19" option for the 2000:


CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DW
Max Performance Summer
Front: 225/35ZR19 88Y XL
8.5" wheel

Rear: 265/30ZR19 93Y XL
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
10" wheel


So, even in a 19" wheel size, you stick with the 225 width. The wheel size is also still staggered. You have too wide a tire and probably too wide a wheel up front.

Not sure if "designed" is the correct word. Many people for competition do run a square setup, all tires the same.

Tire and wheel size is just part of the equation, wheel offset plays a big part in what will fit and what will rub. Even a 16 or 17 with the wrong offset will rub

Also 18" wheels are a factory option as well, at least in later model years

For 17's, 225 front and 255 rear is better than the factory setup of 205/255