Can 2011 rear rims be run on the front and rear?
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To get at extra half inch of rim up front, and since it is impossible to find a set of 2012 rims, is it possible to buy a pair of rear wheels and use them on the front? Anyone done this? Are there any mechanical mechanisms that prevent this?
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I have my doubts as well. I'm running RCF wheels on my ISF. The fronts are 9" wide with an offset of +50mm. The inner edge of the rim comes within a whisker of the front A arm. I would suspect with the +55mm offset, the inner edge of the rim may rub. The rear wheel of the 2011 ISF is 9" the front 8", so you'll gain an inch up front, not ½"
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Thanks guys.
Lou--do you know if there is any mechanical reason why they wouldn't fit on the front? For example, on my G Coupe there is a bolt in the front wheel hub that prevents the rears from being moved up front, but that is easily removed.
I guess a set of minimal spacers might be able to make this work then. The 8" rim width really stinks. Thanks also for the reminder on the 9" width! My bad
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I wish this car was easier to jack up to do a test fit. What jack are people using to easily raise the F? Any recommendations (will search as well)?
Lou--do you know if there is any mechanical reason why they wouldn't fit on the front? For example, on my G Coupe there is a bolt in the front wheel hub that prevents the rears from being moved up front, but that is easily removed.
I guess a set of minimal spacers might be able to make this work then. The 8" rim width really stinks. Thanks also for the reminder on the 9" width! My bad
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I wish this car was easier to jack up to do a test fit. What jack are people using to easily raise the F? Any recommendations (will search as well)?
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Never finished this thread, but since I'm about to go this route I figured I should chime in with my findings (better late than never...)
The 9" rim on the front is probably a mm away from clearing on the oem setup. I'm planning to go with a 10mm spacer and put a set of rear wheels on the front with 255 tires.
Spacers will go on soon, however, rear rims up front will not occur until new tires are needed. I will further test fit with the 10mm spacers once ey are on the car to verify fitment.
The 9" rim on the front is probably a mm away from clearing on the oem setup. I'm planning to go with a 10mm spacer and put a set of rear wheels on the front with 255 tires.
Spacers will go on soon, however, rear rims up front will not occur until new tires are needed. I will further test fit with the 10mm spacers once ey are on the car to verify fitment.
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