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Old 08-07-2012, 08:13 AM   #15
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No need for anything bigger than 18s... Just drop it more....
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Old 08-07-2012, 08:17 AM   #16
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No need for anything bigger than 18s... Just drop it more....
And on that, best performance/COG characteristics were achieved at no more than 50mm lower than stock.
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Old 08-07-2012, 08:33 AM   #17
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Optimal size recommended by Yokohama (rather than a McDonalds car park engineer) is 18x8 front and 18x9 rear with 235/40 and 255/35 tyres.

For track use 18x8 all round with 235/40 tyres. Reason being they found the car would understeer more with wider rears on R comp tyres.

I suggest the OP listen to experts, not people that think bigger is better.
well there you go thats where i heard it from lol
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