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Front rims on back?

Old Sep 12, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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Had a flat last night and tire is shot. I have a original set of front rims/tires in garage and was wondering if front rims can fit on rear temporarily till my new tires get here? Looks like I need to make a set of the adjustable arms to. The inside of the rear tires are definitely more worn.
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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 08:03 PM
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I wish I knew the answer to your question. I also have a good spare front wheel and tire just for that reason.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Travish
Had a flat last night and tire is shot. I have a original set of front rims/tires in garage and was wondering if front rims can fit on rear temporarily till my new tires get here? Looks like I need to make a set of the adjustable arms to. The inside of the rear tires are definitely more worn.
thanks
I can't answer that but if you buy from TireRack they will be there in a day or two. Remove a wheel, put on one of the spare fronts. If it doesn't rub, put on the other and you're good. You can get the parts for the adjustable camber arm as listed in a thread here from Speedway Automotive. They work great!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 01:05 PM
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In Germany many users (I also) used in the winter 4x 18" tires. So I can say that this works.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 06:32 PM
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I will give it a try.
Wasn't expecting to buy 2 rear tires in the same month as insurance, taxes, tags, and registrations on 3 cars.
I had the part numbers written down for the links from a year or two ago. How do you initially figure out the distance on the link ends for the correct camber?
Thanks again.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 10:14 PM
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Rob at NeedsWings is a good source for rear Ground Control adjustable arms. They are curved so they want rub your sway bar while driving over uneven surfaces. Squirrel Crusher
 
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