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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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i was wondering if anyone was using this setup. any feedback and will the 17 inch wagon wheels fit in the rear?
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Yes they will fit. Most people opt for a ZR1 style wheel because thay can be had with a 9.5" widths, which allows larger DR's. The 17" wagons are only 8.5" wide compared to the rear 18"s are 9.5".
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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I got a pair of 17 inch wagon wheels off ebay for $100 and then the BFG drr's. Works for me.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by white99frc
i was wondering if anyone was using this setup. any feedback and will the 17 inch wagon wheels fit in the rear?


I HAVE WAGONS WITH NEW MT DRAG RADIAL!! these tire have broke alot of records as they hook as well as et steets
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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thanks for the input guys. however i have the plus one baer eradispeed rotors in the rear and the 17s wont clear the calipers. gotta go with the 18" wagons and drag radials. thanks again!!!
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I just slapped a set on stock 18 inch z06 rims and ran what I ran back when I ran it!
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