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Old 03-06-2007, 09:13 PM
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I want to run drag style wheels on my LX 5.0 4 inch wide up front and as wide as can get on the back with a drag radial. whats the widest rim I can use in 15 in without and modifications.
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:20 PM
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this isn't answering your question, but is it really necessary to putextremly wide rims on the back? how much hp are you running?
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:21 PM
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Im not concerned with that its the look im going for
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:26 PM
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15x10 with 6.5in backspace should be fine if you ditch the quad shocks. and go with a 15x3.5 not a 15x4.
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:29 PM
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ya 3.5" skinnies are ftw!
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:32 PM
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yeah i used to only run them once in a while, but now i love the look of them and havnt had the Cobra Rs on the car in a long time, i guess maybe i should sell them. Slicks n Skinnies are deffinatly FTW.
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:34 PM
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yeah i used to only run them once in a while, but now i love the look of them and havnt had the Cobra Rs on the car in a long time, i guess maybe i should sell them. Slicks n Skinnies are deffinatly FTW.
ya but they suck for turning sharp in the city lol

EDIT: What kind of rims are you running on the front for the skinnies?
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:35 PM
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thats what Im saying but I cant seem to find a 3.5 in wheel in 4 lug what are you running in that pick and where can I get it.
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yeah I just turn slow. I turn more heads when i take slow turns and the car is creeping around a corner all slow like its hunting for prey
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:37 PM
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thats what Im saying but I cant seem to find a 3.5 in wheel in 4 lug what are you running in that pick and where can I get it.
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weld draglites

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http://www.bogartracingwheels.com/
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