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Old 08-14-2020, 02:30 PM   #1
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Re: Looking for suspension suggestions

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Thank you very much. I will not be auto crossing but will be doing spirited driving in the mountains of NH and the Kangamangus highway.

I prefer made in USA. I am thinking Willwood or Baer for brakes. Any suggestions for excellent quality spindles and springs?
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Thank you very much. I will not be auto crossing but will be doing spirited driving in the mountains of NH and the Kangamangus highway.

I prefer made in USA. I am thinking Willwood or Baer for brakes. Any suggestions for excellent quality spindles and springs?
Lets spot-light your expectations..... What wheel & tire combination is getting used?
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Lets spot-light your expectations..... What wheel & tire combination is getting used?
I am still in the planning stages Of everything including wheels and tires. I am thinking 18 or 20 inch or staggers 18 front and 20 rear. I am not a fan of the rubber band look so I would like some side wall. I'm not really informed on all the tire choices either But I don't plan on going cheap I prefer to get what works.

I understand That the size of the brakes may also be a deciding factor in the size of the wheels?
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I am still in the planning stages Of everything including wheels and tires. I am thinking 18 or 20 inch or staggers 18 front and 20 rear. I am not a fan of the rubber band look so I would like some side wall. I'm not really informed on all the tire choices either But I don't plan on going cheap I prefer to get what works.

I understand That the size of the brakes may also be a deciding factor in the size of the wheels?
Correct. Larger diameter brake sizes sometimes (usually) dictate the required wheel diameter so the caliper doesn't interfere w/the wheel center. But, that's a generic statement. For the typical budget style big-brakes (13" rotors) 17's can clear depending on the caliper size & wheel choice. Some "budget" (off the shelf) wheels won't clear. Most budget 18" wheels will clear a 13" rotor/caliper combo.

Go larger & you run into a similar issue on budget wheels.
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