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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 06:37 AM
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Tire Size on Drag Style Rims...

I can get a good deal on either some Draglites or Prostars from a local wheel shop. So I am wondering, Everyone running 15s what size tires are you running. I have 255/50/15s now, The width is ok but its too small of a tire. Lemme know what size you are running. And If you happen to have a picture that would help too. Thanks Guys!
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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What size of rims are you going to get? 15x10s... 15x8s... 15x9s?

I have some 15x9s (back) 15x7s (front) right now they look good (don't have tires, caps, or lugs so I don't have them on yet). Could go up to 15x10 with a 5.5 backspacing.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Im goin either 15x8 or 15x9 on the back and like 15x7 on the front. . .Unless I find a good deal on 17s in the near future!
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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I just bought a pair of 27x10 drag slicks for my 15x9s... for fronts I might buy a pair of Sportsman fronts 26x8.5
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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What brand were the 27x10 drag slicks you just got. I have been looking for something in that size.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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I've been wondering the same question.

I'm going with Centerline Warriors 15x7 on front and 15x8.5 on rear.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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There hoosier's... well not really drag slicks... there really asphalt racing slicks. I ebayed them for 117 bucks shipped for the pair, supposely used very little.
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