i think i messed up getting 18s
03-12-2003, 10:49 PM
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i think i messed up getting 18s
now i cant find any DRs for em, anywhere
i would just get a couple 17s for the rear(like the fronts)
but they are close to $600 each (C5 Corvette Magnesium) ouch!
are the BFG KDWs Good enough?
Chris
i would just get a couple 17s for the rear(like the fronts)
but they are close to $600 each (C5 Corvette Magnesium) ouch!
are the BFG KDWs Good enough?
Chris
03-13-2003, 02:03 AM
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All i now is i lost 1 mile per hour when i went from 16's to 17's. But my car looks a lot nicer from going to salad shooters to ZR-1's. In my opinion its worth it. 
Chris
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03-13-2003, 07:05 AM
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how bout some nice sticky autocross tires? do the gforce KD's come in 18's??
not sure what size you actually need but here are some it quickly found on tirerack.com:
i just picked a size 275/35/18
protenza S-03 pole position
295/35/18
gForce TA KD
protenza 2-02
not sure what size you actually need but here are some it quickly found on tirerack.com:
i just picked a size 275/35/18
protenza S-03 pole position
295/35/18
gForce TA KD
protenza 2-02
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03-13-2003, 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by 95BLKTA
i wouldnt be seen driving off a bridge like that
Chris
i wouldnt be seen driving off a bridge like that
Chris
03-13-2003, 10:00 AM
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Originally posted by z28Power
You drive off bridges? Cool.
You drive off bridges? Cool.
As for the 17in's int he front and using 16in's in the back, just ffind 2 more cheap salad shooters with some worn tires on them. Here in IL the going rate is like 50 a pair for those puppies. Even seen them at 40 a pair
03-13-2003, 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by mastrdrver
Nitto makes a 305/? 18 DR, at least I know they were working on one a few months ago.
Nitto makes a 305/? 18 DR, at least I know they were working on one a few months ago.
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03-13-2003, 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by Injuneer
At one time, Nitto showed a 305/45-18 drag radial on their website, but it isn't there any more. That tire has a 28.8" outside diameter.... you better be running 4.56's, and have a can opener for the fenders.........
At one time, Nitto showed a 305/45-18 drag radial on their website, but it isn't there any more. That tire has a 28.8" outside diameter.... you better be running 4.56's, and have a can opener for the fenders........
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03-13-2003, 01:23 PM
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I believe putting 18's on is for show only. If you want to drag race, put 16's with some slicks. You WILL get better times, you WILL pay less for 16 inch slicks, and you WILL NOT run off as many bridges.
03-13-2003, 10:08 PM
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you guys dont like driving off bridges? but Vin Diesel did it in XXX!!
i found the 305 Nittos, thats prob the way im gonna go.
the main reason i put the 18s on is cause they where on the vette before we got HRE 540s for it. trickle down economics or the sh*t rolls downhill effect. the magnesiums are like $2500 rims , so why not use em.
i just didnt think about it before i decided to put in cam headers and true duals. im gonna need some traction!
thanks all
Chris
i found the 305 Nittos, thats prob the way im gonna go.
the main reason i put the 18s on is cause they where on the vette before we got HRE 540s for it. trickle down economics or the sh*t rolls downhill effect. the magnesiums are like $2500 rims , so why not use em.
i just didnt think about it before i decided to put in cam headers and true duals. im gonna need some traction!
thanks all
Chris
03-13-2003, 10:50 PM
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I found some 18" tires that are real nice and sticky for the street. Lookup the Toyo T1-S. You can fill the rear up real well with a 285/50/18. As far as fronts, I have 17x9.5, Toyo T1-S, 255/50/17. AAA Rated.
If you drag on them, they will not last you long at all. So instead of paying $300 per rear tire every 1-2 months, I got myself some 15" M/T E.T's.
Of course they fit on my Centerline Warriors real nice.
My $.02
If you drag on them, they will not last you long at all. So instead of paying $300 per rear tire every 1-2 months, I got myself some 15" M/T E.T's.
Of course they fit on my Centerline Warriors real nice.
My $.02
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