Staggered wheel set?

[Cook&Dunning]

Went to the dealer on Friday to pick up some seals and clamps for my gas tank reno project. It was quiet, so they showed me around the shop - this baby was in the corner - first one I have seen up close.

I didn't know this before, but 918 wheels are 20" front + 21" rear - so I started wondering if anyone has done this on an older car - meaning staggered wheel size. My 89 has 6 + 8 x 16, both with an overall tire diameter of 25" (also with varying tire pressures - 36 rear, 29 front). Wondering if anyone has ever bolted on something like 8 x 16 fronts, 9 x 17 rears?

There may be a good reason why this is a dumb idea, I don't know if it would even look any good. Just asking the question.

[sailchef]

I asked the same question a few years ago about a 16" rear/15" front combo. Its been done.

Has anyone gone with smaller diameter wheels in the front.

[Elombard]

The main problem might be getting matching tires ? 17 , 18 would not be too hard but finding a 16 that is the same brand, tread pattern performance as a 17 might not be possible.

[faverymi]

Originally Posted by Elombard

The main problem might be getting matching tires ? 17 , 18 would not be too hard but finding a 16 that is the same brand, tread pattern performance as a 17 might not be possible.

Nailed it.

[Arne2]

Originally Posted by Elombard

...but finding a 16 that is the same brand, tread pattern performance as a 17 might not be possible.

Some options for this do exist, but not a lot.

[Cook&Dunning]

Thanks for the responses. I just bought Continental DW's in stock sizes for my 6's & 8's, looks like 255 40ZR 17 would match up. I may try this out.

[porsche930dude]

thats not a bad idea. it would solve the problem of finding wide 16s