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Old 07-23-2015, 01:28 AM
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2007 Bentley GT wheels need help

I want put aftermarket wheels but am getting mixed reviews from tire specialists. What's the widest I can go on the front and back 11.5?-12?
 
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I want put aftermarket wheels but am getting mixed reviews from tire specialists. What's the widest I can go on the front and back 11.5?-12?
Great question! It really depends on the style and type of wheel you are interested in. We typically go with a 9.5 or 10.5 front and 10.5 or 11.5 rear based on your goals with the car. If there is a certain wheel you are interested in, feel free to shoot me a message or email and we can get you the best pricing available!
 
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Bentley GT with different wheels on front and back? Sounds more like a Porsche or Vette treatment.
 
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Old 07-23-2015, 04:15 PM
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Here is an example of staggered offsets on a GT:

 
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Dr. D, the newer B cars have a staggered fitment. We with the older versions have the same front and back tire sizes, which makes it easy to rotate the tires to extend their life. As we know, Bentley also changed the power from 50/50 F/R split to 40/60 as well. So they reduced grip and power to the fronts as compared to the rears. I find the 50/50 for winter snow great as that massive weight in the front keeps the fronts working well. Alas, never tried the newer versions in the snow to feel the difference yet few here seem to drive their B in deep snow.
 
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don't you think that a staggered fitment may create problem with the 50/50 four wheel drive system?
 
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2007 bentley continental gtc, i have 22x10 and 22x12 and want to do 285/30/22 front and 335/25/22 rear, i already have the tires so please tell me they will fit or what to modify to make them fit, the front are fine im sure but arre the rear?
 
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