Is wider better in the rear? 1990 Mustang LX

DarKnighT™ · 02-02-2009

I have a bit of a quandry. Are there any pro's to running a wider tire in the rear as opposed to the same size as the front?

Are there any con's to the same?

Does a staggered set-up offer any performance increases in the way of handling?

GT_921 · 02-02-2009

i was wondering the same thing and we'll see what they say.. they have good information...

05horse · 02-02-2009

wider in the back, more grip, thinner in the front, less weight. basicly what u tack on teh back is shaved from the front.

good call, because weight is less for the traction ratio, bad idea beacuse u cant rotate tires

Gary Paul · 02-02-2009

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Originally Posted by DarKnighT™

Is wider better in the rear?

Everyone who likes Jennifer Lopez seems to think so.

DarKnighT™ · 02-02-2009

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Originally Posted by Gary Paul

Everyone who likes Jennifer Lopez seems to think so.

Giggity...Giggity...

johnnshepherd · 02-03-2009

wider tires have more tire touch the ground at a time
the more tire the more grip you have
in the front you just wanna get something light.

DarKnighT™ · 02-04-2009

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Originally Posted by johnnshepherd

wider tires have more tire touch the ground at a time
the more tire the more grip you have
in the front you just wanna get something light.

Thanks John, but that still doesn't answer the question. What benefits if any does running a staggered tire set up offer as far as handling is concerned?

turbocharged89 · 02-16-2009

A staggered tire wheel fitment is basically wider rims in the rear like 18x10 with wider tires like 275s or 315s. Staggered fitment on most cars are installed for looks and or for better traction in the rear. Since the rear tires on our mustangs do not steer they can go wider as opposed to the front tires which if widened may contact the sway bar, inner fender liners, and also the fenders themselves. If you have ever noticed most drag cars have the front runners or "skinnies" installed in the front to save weight since they are more concerned with straight line acceleration and also this helps with weight transfer when the car is launched. That is just a few benefits. So we have...
LOOKS - Deep dish rims (Wide)
MORE TRACTION - Big rubber on the rear to put power down
LESS WEIGHT/WEIGHT TRANSFER - Vehicle launches quicker