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Old 10-10-2011, 07:03 PM
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ill take slightly less concave and a better size for a front tire anyday over a less then ideal offset
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Old 10-11-2011, 12:16 AM
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If I run staggered tires (which I know a ton of the guys on here do), as well as directional tires, each tire is stuck wherever I put it to begin with. How much more wear can be expected on the front tires (as in how many less miles might they last)?
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Old 10-11-2011, 07:39 AM
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that all depends on your driving habits and the kind of roads you drive on..no one can really answer that question..only thing I can say is make sure its properly aligned and proper air in tires to get most out of them
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Old 10-11-2011, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by CNFLCTD
These wheels may be slightly concave in the rear but nowhere near the shape/depth of RTR's. I'll post some pics of my RTR's later on my black 2010 and let you be the judge. I'm biased....I own RTR's....but they look SO much better than these. No offense.
I prefer a flat wheel that fits over a hot wheel toy sticking out.
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
I prefer a flat wheel that fits over a hot wheel toy sticking out.
those in glass houses my friend....nice wing.
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Old 10-11-2011, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CNFLCTD
those in glass houses my friend....nice wing.


I'll have to agree with the wing comment (prefer the wing delete myself)...but those wheels you've got 808ssp do look good and fit nice.

The problem I'm having is I would ultimately like 19" wheels with a 9" width. There aren't many options aside from the black FRPP track pack wheels. 20" wheels look nice but there isn't enough sidewall for an all season everyday driver IMO.

I might end up going with the DR-37s but I'm having a REALLY difficult time deciding.
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Old 10-12-2011, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 5spdftw
Fair enough, any suggestions?
Less expensive alternative with slightly better offset.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...VE-Drift-19X95
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Old 10-12-2011, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CNFLCTD
those in glass houses my friend....nice wing.
If you like your wheel sticking out then you shouldn't care what I say. I like my wing and really don't care what you think.

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Old 10-12-2011, 11:08 AM
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What kind of tires are you guys running?
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Old 10-12-2011, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
If you like your wheel sticking out then you shouldn't care what I say. I like my wing and really don't care what you think.

I bet if I posted a poll with my clean black 2010 with RTR's versus whatever it is that you call your car (I'll go with Match Box given you already used Hot Wheels), I'd bet 99% choose me. Just saying. Enjoy the snickers from those driving around you dude.... your car looks flat our ridiculous.
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