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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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can somebody please tell me the best size wheel for1/4 mile and track days on a series 1
ive got a set of 15"/7j and 17"
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by marilyn
can somebody please tell me the best size wheel for1/4 mile and track days on a series 1
ive got a set of 15"/7j and 17"
your 15"x7" are about the best imo.
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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I was wondering this to as have 17" on mine with r888 tyres.Whats the benifits of running 15"s?
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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what about 15" front and 17" back for 1/4 mile
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by marilyn
what about 15" front and 17" back for 1/4 mile
some people do this to help put more weight over the front wheels ,are you on coilovers ?
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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yes gaz
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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15's fronts forget 888's us some mt drag tyres road legal.
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