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Apr 20, 2007 | 09:50 AM

johnpr

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just a rim q

ok, im sure youve seen this question before, what is the difference between a fwd and rwd wheel, i was talking with a guy at work and we figure that it probably has something to do with the structure of the rim, but not positive.
also, would it be safe to use a fwd rim on my car? i plan on increasing my hp to around 400-450 so its not going to be to radical so....
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Apr 20, 2007 | 11:44 AM

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Fwd rims usually have alot more backspacing than most of the rwd wheels. (More flat faced vs. more of a deep-dished look.)

Apr 21, 2007 | 03:22 PM

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Fwd rims usually have alot more backspacing than most of the rwd wheels. (More flat faced vs. more of a deep-dished look.)

Ahh i did not know this

Apr 21, 2007 | 07:06 PM

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thanks, thats interesting, i wonder why they would run more back spacing..... but yeah ive noticed that on alot of the fwd cars they are a flatter looking rim.