is there a reason why GT500 is running 19s front and 20s rear?

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2/19/12, 06:17 PM

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Umm, uhhh... Jamal Hameedi uhh kinda talks about it in uhh, this clip.

He answers the question indirectly- saying the car can't turn with bigger fronts. I think they just got lazy... He says to look at competitors in this HP/track class- I did, the cars have big rears and compatible fronts...

IDK what he's talking about.

No biggie tho.

The answer to great handling is not just about putting the biggest tires possible on a car. Especially when the car has to be many things to many people and more factors are at play than all out track capability. That's what the aftermarket is for. Bigger tires on the rear mean putting bigger tires on the front. The Shelby is already almost maxed out on front tire width so there goes that idea. The ZL1 might have some wider tires but it's not going to be fun to be fighting the steering wheel on public roads with grooves and a crown to them.

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2/19/12, 06:19 PM

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Those cars are also running wheels the run from 11" to 12" in the rear........that's gotta be a plus too!

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2/20/12, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 96lasersnake

To the OP I am not sure what the 19 front and 20 rear does. I just added the svtpp wheels to my boss. Will let you know if it feels different.

please post pictures

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2/20/12, 06:48 PM

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ill probably go with 19s all around, tires will be cheaper and i can lower the back a little and the car will be leveled.

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2/21/12, 07:07 AM

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i think it looks good, but why not run 20s or 19s all around? seems like the rear is sitting a little to high, it wasn't to be lowered on the rear it seems.

For looks.