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Old 02-11-2006, 09:14 PM
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i was going to buy 17x9 17x10.5 but found someone who is selling 18x9 18x10.5 ... is there a downside in going with bigger rims? will it hurt me at the track or anything? will the 18x10.5 fit ok on the rear with no problems? thanks

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Old 02-11-2006, 09:21 PM
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bigger rims will give you less profile, which is better for handing, but not as good for launching....
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Old 02-12-2006, 05:11 AM
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bigger rims will give you less profile, which is better for handing, but not as good for launching....
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Old 02-12-2006, 05:17 AM
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bigger rims will give you less profile, which is better for handing, but not as good for launching....
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Old 02-12-2006, 05:19 AM
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A big downside to 18's is the cost of tires....OUCH
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Old 02-12-2006, 05:22 AM
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A big downside to 18's is the cost of tires....OUCH
true, so very true. cheapest i have found is $161 a tire, and that is a low end tire.
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Old 02-12-2006, 05:28 AM
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A big downside to 18's is the cost of tires....OUCH
Plus they are gay

I'm gonna get 15 or 16" Craggars
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Old 02-12-2006, 07:39 AM
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so your saying i should just stay with the 17's and not go with the 18's? thanks guys
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Old 02-12-2006, 07:50 AM
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i take it you are in the air force (login name gave it away). where are you stationed and what is your AFSC??
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Mcguire AFB.... 2F051.... U?
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