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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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Default Got the Nitto's mounted today.
All set for LVD.
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All set for LVD.

Sweet! Sounds good dave..i'm hoping i can sneak out of work to come up and watch.
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Not racing?
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Not racing?
I blew up my 10 bolt

The 9" should be on order this week if all goes well..but who knows.
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I thought your 10 bolt was under warranty?
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I thought your 10 bolt was under warranty?

nah too many mods and no emmissions.
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That sucks, you could have had it for LVD. then got the 9".
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hey dave i got mine mounted today as well. i didn't know it was such a project to have someone mount tires that werent purchased from them. I ended up having to go to some shady beat up shop in waterbury but all is good now . what psi did you set yours at for street driving?
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hey dave i got mine mounted today as well. i didn't know it was such a project to have someone mount tires that werent purchased from them.
LOL aint that the truth i got my new rims mounted today and it was a damn project to find a place that would mount the 17/18's and it cost me more than i thought
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30 psi for street, 22 psi for track. I have a friend who works at Firestone in Norwich. He did it for free.
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LOL aint that the truth i got my new rims mounted today and it was a damn project to find a place that would mount the 17/18's and it cost me more than i thought
really? how much did they eat you for that? mine was $20 for 2 wheels..hm
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good to hear dave and steph

love my nittos i actully have traction again

28psi on the street for me though

and remeber when there cold they dont hook so well
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I haven't put them on the car yet. They are still in the back seat & trunk.
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I've had them on for a month and they really stick on the street. Very happy.
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really? how much did they eat you for that? mine was $20 for 2 wheels..hm
LOL, suckers....I pay 0 dollars a wheel, and if the guy i know isn't working it's 15 for a pair.
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