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Old 05-09-2004, 08:57 PM
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what size wheels do you guys run? is it best to stick with 15"s, would larger wheels like 17"s slow me down?
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Old 05-09-2004, 09:01 PM
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what year car you have?? drag race or street carving???
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Old 05-09-2004, 09:05 PM
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i dont even have a stang yet. im just trying to research as much as i can before i get one. i want an 89-91 GT. it would just be for street driving, occasionally wasting ricers...
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Old 05-09-2004, 09:15 PM
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if you want to take corners get some 17s ..it will be better ,,,but for drag i like 15s all the way, with some soft sidewalls like hoosiers or et/streets,,the 4 lug cobra rims fix and look good too...

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Old 05-09-2004, 09:17 PM
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k thanks man
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Old 05-13-2004, 06:06 PM
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most of the people i kno around here w/ aftermarket whees, are running either 15x8 weld draglites on the rear and 15x4 or 15x6's on the front, or 17x8/9 cobra wheels. im still on my factory 16" ponys. so, i guess its what you prefer when it comes to looks, and how deep your pockets are. but, i plan on gettin some 17x8 Cobra R's
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Old 05-13-2004, 06:29 PM
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yeah thats what im thinking about getting. 17x8
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