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Anybody fit a 9" rim/tire in the rear?

Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TCarter
to all of those who say he's going to get flamed...or to those who will flame. please read.

Why would anyone want to put a 9" tire in the rear? For many reasons.

For starters, he could want it for looks, I doubt id like it for looks but that brings me to my all time favorite quote, "Whatever Floats Yer Boat, Charlie Brown".


But the most reasonable reason for wanting to put a 9" tire on the back is simply to reduce the rotational mass on the rear end.

It wouldnt be the smartest (as opposed to a 9" in the front) but it will help.

Why would it be faster? Simple. Smaller wheels turn faster at the same speed than a bigger wheel (simple mathematics and science and ****).

But moreso, less rotational mass. Less weight to get turning. Wont help you top end (might hurt your drivability at some speeds) but it will help in the 1/4 mile.


Originally Posted by Beck
he means 9" wide, not 9" rim lol
yeah after reading that post i will not let tnt work one my car, lol.

btw it would probably rub.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1
only spacer id think about recommending is the one with the bolts on it
H&R race spring makes the spacers. www.hrsprings.com. check them out.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Any way you look at it the 9" rim will stick out a little farther than stock. You either use spacers to achieve the correct offset or purchase a rim with the proper offset.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by The01Cav
H&R race spring makes the spacers. www.hrsprings.com. check them out.
checked them out and ya those arent bad because they have the bolts... much more efficient then the normal spacers @ pep boys

i had some like that on my old car but i got them from skulte.com
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