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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 03:02 PM
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Default wanting to get draglites--> what bs?

I'm wanting to get a set but i dont know what kind of bs to get. i definitley dont want to do any grinding or have the rears sicking out. can anybody give me any suggestions? either 15's or 16's would be great. thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 02:31 PM
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no grinding = weld xp's 16's
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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Cool. is there any specific back spacing?
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 03:13 PM
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i run the weld xp 16x9's on the rear.. mainly just for racing.. but they look sweet

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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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Default Re: wanting to get draglites--> what bs?

what bs on 16x8 or 9 I havn't been able to find 16x9s at all
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 09:16 AM
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Default Re: wanting to get draglites--> what bs?

the whole idea of draglights are the weight savings and small size. if you go with the 16" wheels you loose both of these things. also, with 16" wheels there are hardly any sizes of good drag tires. you will be stuck with a small sidewall tire = not as good for launching.
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