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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 12:21 AM
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Best wheel size?
What do you guys think is the best sizes for wheels on a 3rd gen? I want to run 18x9 front, and 18x10 rear. Would I have any real problems with rubbing, or would 17x9/17x10 be a better way to go for performance?
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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18 might look a little better, but for sure the 17 will be better for performance...especially for drag applications
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 01:41 AM
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8/10 front/rear


i've had no issues beating out 17's at the track....most 18's weigh more though unless you purchase nicer wheels.
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 03:23 AM
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hey kandied, you meant for 18's right? are you able to lower you car at all with 18's?
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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i don't care for drag, thinking more for hard cornering
i'm looking at some of boyd's wheels, not sure witch one yet, but i was really hoping i could fit 9 in the front. you think would it be much trouble?
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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you can fit a 9.5 on the front, slp used to sell the firehawk rims. 5.5 or 5.25 bs.
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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don't go lower then a prokit with 9.5

i've had all the sizes and i love 8/10 combo for the street. if i were to race i'd go 9.5 all around.
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