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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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hey all

thinking about doing a track day

currently running 225/40/18 on my01 bug eye 5 door eibach springs

could i safely run 16" wheels on this set up

advice please

many thanks

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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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you can as long as they have enough clearance for the front brake caliper.....................

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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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you can as long as they have enough clearance for the front brake caliper.....................

alyn
stupid question i know but how would i know?

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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They wont fit over a big brake conversion. Daz



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stupid question i know but how would i know?

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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Mark,

On the brake set up you had last time we met you'll be fine with 16" wheels. If you've gone for the Prodrive Alcon 330mm then minimum will be 17" wheels.

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