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Old 01-04-2012, 03:17 PM
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Default Weld 15x4 Fronts! What tires.. car lowered 1 1/4 in.. DD
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165/80's

225/60 15

Keep in mind, might be my DD's for the most part, see guys running both sizes.. some help you would GREAT
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Skinnys on a DD is a very bad idea,
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You can do it but honest I've had some close calls due to the fact of the dragset up
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Running the big meat in the back on a DD is fine but skinnies up front is dangerous.
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Thanks for the heads up, Im not a teen driver btw lmao
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I personally like the look of the little 165's. And as long as you pay attention you'll be fine lol. I drove on skinnys for over 5 years straight and loved it.

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Yeah I went with the 165's ill post pics as soon as I get home and get the wheels on there. for the rears I went with 275/50's. only reason i did is becuase I lowered it
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