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I currently have v2 rims that are 8'' wide...is it worth changing to a diff wheel that's 10'' wide? my slicks are 24.5x9x13....would going with a wider rim help with 60's/330 at all?
any input would be great

Ron Burgandy

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What is your setup? A wider rim will typically give you a better contact patch, but that won't help if you can't shift or if the car is underpowered or etc....etc...

So details are nice.

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2.0l lsvtec, 6766 t4,pro 1's, up pipe... 670whp 99 si.. its not the driving part...I am just wondering if its worth the money to get wider rims....I see a lot of people with the 10'' rims rather then 8''...that's why I am curious

FRernesto

You could benefit from a 9" wheel if it came down to it. You will see better 60' times as a result of having a much wider contact patch. With that being said you still have to determine what boost level is best for your launching.

$MIKE$

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Right now I have 13x7.5 and I will be going to a 10" wide.

I think it only makes sense to get a wider wheel.

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that's what I was also thinking....but with the 10'' rim I belive ill also need the wide front end to clear the fenders?

$MIKE$

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Don't think you will I see people run the 9's and 10's with oem front ends but you will have to run a spacer 5mm and raise the car so you don't cut your slicks when you break at the end of the track. I cut mine pretty good my first time. Luckily it was in the side and not the front.