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Old 07-27-2006, 02:11 PM
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I got a flat tire about a month after I got my car. How can you guys toss the spare not knowing when/if you'll need it? I can see when you're at the drags or something but for every day driving? Unless AAA comes with a flat bed or something I don't get it. Anyway, between the wheels and tires, my 18" bullits weigh to much. If I were to do it over again, I may have gone with light weight 20" wheels and low profile tires. Then again, I've seen high end after market light weight wheels get ruined easily from pot holes or other road hazards so it's a trade off. Do you want light weight to the point you're willing to sacrifice reliability and even safety?
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Old 07-27-2006, 02:58 PM
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I can toss my spare as it won't fit over my brakes. No idea why it is even included with my car but at least Saleen adds a nice patch kit and compressor!
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Old 07-27-2006, 03:24 PM
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I have the Ultralites and they seem to slow my car down a tenth or so. Evolution says I will get quicker times with my stock wheels and tires. I don't get it?
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Old 07-27-2006, 03:25 PM
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Soory the page errored out and submitted twice.
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