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Originally Posted by 02rsxpilot
I think for me it comes down to what tire sizes you want to run. There are bolt-on 17-inch setups on the market right now that could run 235 square or even 245 with the right mods. 255 is the max up front, and yeah a 9 inch wheel would be ideal but a 8.5 inch wheel would also be just fine. So then the question is, are you giving up performance by not going 265 or 275 in the rear? If yes, then I want 8.5/9.5 and I'll fit however much tire I can at each end. Rotating tires isn't that big of a deal to me. I'm already saving money by buying 17s. But, if a 245 or 255 square setup is just as quick or quicker than the staggered setup, then maybe it is worth going to the lengths to make it fit with modified suspensions, etc...
At any rate, appreciate everyone's various perspectives.
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Depends on the car, and the driver. As is, I do not feel the need for more rear tire than a 255. It offers plenty of lateral grip. Going wider in the rear will just exacerbate understeer issues.
Fun fact, right now, I'm running a wider wheel up front than I am in the back, with a 9" wheel up front and an 8.5" in the rear. The car had enough rear grip before, it needed more up front, so that's where I added it. Seems to be working well thus far.