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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Nope the OD is about the same, bigger rim lower profile tire, = same od.

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Go both, mine are both 18's, at least you wont have any regrets down the road
What width are you using 3.5 front 4.5 rear?

Does changing the wheels size change the speedo acuracy?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:01 AM
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I have a 21" front with my stock still on the rear. I'll probably go with a solid 18 in back.I might even sell the 21 and go 18 on both ends. I haven't had anyone tell me jack about not changing my rear rim yet though, most don't even notice. I have to update my sig pic to show my new wheel but I ran my digital over with my truck. [:@]
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:24 AM
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Change the rear so that it matches the front. I didn't get the matching pulley and rotor for the rear as you can't see them. Plus I already had the HD rear floating rotor.

18's front and back. You won't notice a difference. Mine ride really good.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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I'm doing both....it's in the garage up on the jack, wheels off, waiting for the new rotors to come in.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 05:01 AM
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ORIGINAL: tanq

I have a 21" front with my stock still on the rear. I'll probably go with a solid 18 in back.I might even sell the 21 and go 18 on both ends. I haven't had anyone tell me jack about not changing my rear rim yet though, most don't even notice. I have to update my sig pic to show my new wheel but I ran my digital over with my truck. [:@]
i've heard jbweld can fix that.
 
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