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Old 10-30-2008, 11:27 AM   #11 (permalink)
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When I took delivery of the car I asked the dealer if I could put a set of the wider rear wheels on the front as well. I was told it throws the balance of the car off. Anyone know if this is actually true?
Yes, it changes the balance from a terminally understeering pig to merely understeering.

Go for it. I've been running that way all summer.

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