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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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hi guys few quick questions.. i currently have 18s by 10 in the rear but i wanna buy a set of track wheels and tires?? do i have to buy 18 or can i buy 17' 10.5? will is mess with my set up? currently putting 560 to the wheel.. and also whats the biggest drag tire i could put on the 17's ? 315? and any ideas of a good set of drags just for the track? mt? or ? thank you for your time..
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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If you are looking to get a set just for the track, by all means throw some big n littles on there.
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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See my sig, lol... 15's
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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See my sig, lol... 15's
What's the backspacing on the 15" up front & do use use a 1" wheel spacers to clear the brakes??
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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I don't even remember the backspacing but yes, I have 1" spacers up front.
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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And I forgot lol. You won't be able to fit the 15' s on the rear. The only reason I have it on is because I kept the stock rear GT brakes when I did the solid axle swap. But 16's will work great!
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I have 16" ET Streets mounted on Centerline wheels for the rear (track only)...
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