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Old 02-27-2009, 09:14 AM
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I purchased a set of rear 15" Weld ProStars with tires from Addermk2 earlier this week. Im going to call Summit and order the front set but i need some help..

I need to get a front set i know i want them to be 15" and i would like to get a skinny set maybe 4" wide. Will this effect my steering at all? Can anyone help me with tire wheel / tire sizes? im not sure what to order.

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Old 02-27-2009, 09:37 AM
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Your steering will be horrible but it looks really kewl. I have 3.5 inch draglites on front with 165/80-15 tires. That is the typical front combo ran on our cars.
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Whats the spec on the wheels? like backspacing and all that?
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Old 02-27-2009, 09:57 AM
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I currently have 18x9's and 18x10's. I think something more like a 15x6 would be a better fit for what im looking for. Do they make such a thing?
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Old 02-27-2009, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by hypersurf1
Your steering will be horrible but it looks really kewl. I have 3.5 inch draglites on front with 165/80-15 tires. That is the typical front combo ran on our cars.
Yup, same here. You won't be cornering hard anymore dry or wet roads
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Whats the spec on the wheels? like backspacing and all that?
15x3.5 w/1.75 backspacing
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Old 02-27-2009, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PRO50SC
Yup, same here. You won't be cornering hard anymore dry or wet roads

15x3.5 w/1.75 backspacing
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What do you recommend? I will mostly be street racing and i dont want to be stuck without being able to corner. Will a 5 or 6" wheel be better for me?
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Yeah, and why are you street racing?
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Old 02-27-2009, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PRO50SC
Yup, same here. You won't be cornering hard anymore dry or wet roads

15x3.5 w/1.75 backspacing
Damn, every time I read this kind of thread, it makes me feel so much better about my 17x9 heavy-*** Cobra R wheels. I LIKE cornering hard! If my wheels were the only thing keeping me from lifting the front end on a hard street launch, I wouldn't ditch them.
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Old 02-27-2009, 02:26 PM
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Yeah, and why are you street racing?
I dont know, its good fast $$$. These little punks and there Hondas think they rule the world.
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I drive mine on the street and it's not all that bad, but every ride reacts different
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