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Finally, After 3 years... bigger wheels/tires on the front...

Well, not quite 3 years, but close :)

I finally got the wheels I got from SATO put on the car (waited until it needed new tires all around). With the biggtr tires on the front, it makes a dramatic improvement in how well the Smart handles.

I normally drive about 8 miles on the Interstate to/from work, and around here 75+mph is normal traffic. The Smart used to wobble a little, but now it's pretty smooth and solid at 80+mph. Definitely worth it if you can find extra wheels for yours.

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Jody....

Would they be as wide as the rear tires??

Yes, in fact, they are all the same size now. 175/55R15's which is the stock rear size.

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