Rear wheels on the front?

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Dec 4, 2008 | 07:12 AM

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norrie

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Rear wheels on the front?

Does anyone know if you can fit the rear wheels on the front and vice versa?
I think one of my front wheels are buckled as I have an inbalance but Don't want to buy a new wheel if I don't have to.
I know it would probably rub on full lock but would it be okay to try it?

Dec 4, 2008 | 07:33 AM

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Larsony

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Re: Rear wheels on the front?

You can put the front wheels on the rear, but not the rear ones on the front. They are too wide and would rub on a bolt from the upper control arm. Reach your hand over the top of the front tire and you will see what I mean.

Dec 4, 2008 | 09:10 AM

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spensley

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Re: Rear wheels on the front?

Remember that your rear tires are a different width and diameter than the fronts.
Therefore you would have to swap both rears/fronts - not just one.
I have no idea what it will do with your speed 'sensors' etc.
99.9% of people on this forum would highly recommend NOT doing it.