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Old 03-16-2002, 09:47 AM
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Please list what Brand Tire, Size, & Weight for comparison so I can make a decision on what too order. If you have any pics also that would be great. thanks!!!!!!!
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Weld Prostars 15x3.5
Kumho Steel Belted Radials 165/r15, from Discount Tire. like $30-$40 a tire I think.
27 lbs. each
I have pictures of them on my car, link in my sig.
I can take some close up of just the fronts if you want and send them through email, just let me know.
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15x4 1.75bs Centerline ConvoPro, no spacers, no grinding
26X4.5 Moroso DS2

22# mounted
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15x4 Convo Pro w/ 1.75" BS
26 lbs. M/B with Signet 165/15's

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http://trevor98ramair.cz28.com/images/im000315.jpg
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Do those rear convo pros stick out past the fender? If so, by how much?
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INTMD8 I have on the back 275/50/15 nittos and from the front of the car looking straight down the side they DO NOT stick out. If you look from the top of the wheel well in the middle the axle it is not sticking out. From the rear they seem to stick out about one inch from stock. 245/50/16 stock on 16 x 8 inch wheels. The nittos are slightly on the round side , but they hook real good, and i only use them when im heading out to the track. only size for 15 inch wheels. I think the 15 x 8 1/2 might stick out a little too much.
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Thanks E.W.J. I was also planning on getting the 275 50 15's, but in the BFG drag radial.
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15x5 Welds with M/T 8-ply tires (26x7.5-15).
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15x3.5 Pro Star Skinnies
165R15 Radials, Monarch Metric... Get radials rated for 40-50psi... for a heavy VW bus.

Intmd8, IMO I would get 275-60-15 DR's, otherwise I would not bother. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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quick question: is the right rim for skinnies for no grinding/spacers?

Convo Pro Wheel: 15 in. x 4 in., 5 x 4 3/4 in. bolt circle, 1 3/4 in. backspacing, satin center, polished outer, Convo Pro wheel

Pro Star wheel: 15 in. x 3 1/2 in., 5 x 4 3/4 in. bolt circle, 1 3/4 in. backspacing, polished, aluminum,

<small>[ March 21, 2002, 02:05 PM: Message edited by: FormulaWS6 ]</small>
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by INTMD8:
<strong>Do those rear convo pros stick out past the fender? If so, by how much?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Fronts? no. Mine are right at the edge of the fender well.

Rears? Trevor has the 7.5s and they are within the well - hopefully he'll jump in and confirm. I've got 8.5s on my car and they are out about a ½" or less. Look Here
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by FormulaWS6:
<strong>quick question: is the right rim for skinnies for no grinding/spacers?

Convo Pro Wheel: 15 in. x 4 in., 5 x 4 3/4 in. bolt circle, 1 3/4 in. backspacing, </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, the Centerline part number is 005401547
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i like the Pro Stars more. What lugs do you guys recommend? Anything else to get besides some tires of course?
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Pro Stock John:
<strong>15x3.5 Pro Star Skinnies
165R15 Radials, Monarch Metric... Get radials rated for 40-50psi... for a heavy VW bus.

Intmd8, IMO I would get 275-60-15 DR's, otherwise I would not bother. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I don't think I have enough horsepower to need 28's. That would really screw up my gearing. (Unless I did 4.56's)
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Thanks for all the replys fellas,I really appreciate the input. THANKS!
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15x3.5 Draglite's w/26"x4.5x15 MT ET Front
21.5 lbs. <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

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