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Old 12-06-2005, 07:46 PM
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i picked up a set last night...from what ive read are these really 9 pounds lighter then a 165 15 radial...
Old 12-06-2005, 08:52 PM
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correct. i've verified it.
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good deal that is each rim and tire 9 pounds lighter right..haha juss wanna make sure
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Right. there is a noticable difference there.
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the price difference and street perfromance are noticably different too..

if its 18lbs total then, its prolly worht the money if you'll only be running down the track on them
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Originally Posted by LS1_PNYTAMR
its prolly worht the money if you'll only be running down the track on them
Good advice ! The front runners are designed for track use only and have very weak sidewalls. They have a 3000lb rating. Most street cars weigh much more than that.
The problem comes when you want to make a turn they will roll over on the sidewall. Thye're made to go straight.....not turn.
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Originally Posted by Hawkn01
Good advice ! The front runners are designed for track use only and have very weak sidewalls. They have a 3000lb rating. Most street cars weigh much more than that.
The problem comes when you want to make a turn they will roll over on the sidewall. Thye're made to go straight.....not turn.
The funny thing about that is i've taken them on the expressway. I know the use of those tires and was aware of any consequences that were bound to happen. Good tires though, and definitely not for street.
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Yes, it is true.

LS1_PNYTAMR: And that is 9lbs of rotating mass. That is a lot when you are talking about drag racing.




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