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Skinnys
Hey guys,
I 'am getting some new rims and tires soon, and I was gonna go with the 2006 Z06 rims (replica's are on sale now at crusinchrome.com) But now I want to the 15 inch rims A.K.A skinny's. I love the look in the back wheels but the fronts are hella small (Meaning can't take turns for beans) Some people say that If I get the rears then I have to get the fronts hella thin or else theres no point, but my car is everyday driving. Plus skinny's are hella cheap and light so I was gonna go with 15X8 in the front but people don't like that idea on a 99 Z28. I just want some opinons from you guys and your expirences with skinny's, and what I should do. Because if I get skinn'ys then more $$$ left for more mods. Currently Mac Mid Length Headers, Y-pipe, Cut out, Cold air induction, hypertech, Stage 1 Transmission w/ Shift Kit, and stock tires. Q-Mile is 13.1 (automatic) On the way 3500 torque converter and 3.73 gears
I 'am getting some new rims and tires soon, and I was gonna go with the 2006 Z06 rims (replica's are on sale now at crusinchrome.com) But now I want to the 15 inch rims A.K.A skinny's. I love the look in the back wheels but the fronts are hella small (Meaning can't take turns for beans) Some people say that If I get the rears then I have to get the fronts hella thin or else theres no point, but my car is everyday driving. Plus skinny's are hella cheap and light so I was gonna go with 15X8 in the front but people don't like that idea on a 99 Z28. I just want some opinons from you guys and your expirences with skinny's, and what I should do. Because if I get skinn'ys then more $$$ left for more mods. Currently Mac Mid Length Headers, Y-pipe, Cut out, Cold air induction, hypertech, Stage 1 Transmission w/ Shift Kit, and stock tires. Q-Mile is 13.1 (automatic) On the way 3500 torque converter and 3.73 gears
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Don't get skinnies for a daily driver. You could get slicks/skinnies on different wheels for racing/taking to the track though. I have a pair of old wheels with ET streets mounted on them I slap on at the track, or if I really want traction on the street.
Edit: wait, i am totally confused by your post. It seems like you are talking about "15 x 8 skinnies"??
Edit: wait, i am totally confused by your post. It seems like you are talking about "15 x 8 skinnies"??
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yea bud 15x8's are not skinnies! skinnies are like 15x4 or 3 something tiny like that. and then you have a really skinny tire on that. just buy a set of front wheels from jegs real cheap and you can still have your z06 wheels for your every day thing.then when you want to go to the track, just pop those skinnies on and your done!
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Don't get skinnies for a daily driver. You could get slicks/skinnies on different wheels for racing/taking to the track though. I have a pair of old wheels with ET streets mounted on them I slap on at the track, or if I really want traction on the street.
Edit: wait, i am totally confused by your post. It seems like you are talking about "15 x 8 skinnies"??
Edit: wait, i am totally confused by your post. It seems like you are talking about "15 x 8 skinnies"??
blkz28spt, i also have a set et streets on a set of old wheels, mine are on 16x8 painted V6 "snowflake" wheels
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whats wronge with fattys and skinneys daily driving? both my babys have em...
i have a set of street rims too, but they only go on in the winter time...
i have a set of street rims too, but they only go on in the winter time...
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Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
I daily drive with skinnies and no front sway bar and my car drives fine on the street.
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i was considering the slicks/skinnies combo for my car...but i havent done it for the reasons mentioned above. when i get another car, theyre def. going on. that **** looks mean as hell. lol
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
I'm sure it does. BUT could you handle an emergency lane change type of action at interstate speeds? Or hit the brakes hard, possibly in the rain, and have enough traction from the skinnies to stop?
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Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
That's why i don't drive like a maniac and try to keep space between me and other cars.
You'll still end up being safer than a lot of other people on the road.
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Originally Posted by 99FormulaM6
as for rear tires...if youre running skinnies up front...why not slicks out back? some big *** M/T's...
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Slicks wear out very fast, they are very soft. They also get stuff stuck in them more easily, and they suck in the rain and aren't very good at highway speed. Actually they can be lethal if you combine highway speeds with rain. They aer not a daily driver tire. They can be driven on the street, I've done it with ET streets several times, but not daily it's just not a good idea.
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Slicks wear out very fast, they are very soft. They also get stuff stuck in them more easily, and they suck in the rain and aren't very good at highway speed. Actually they can be lethal if you combine highway speeds with rain. They aer not a daily driver tire. They can be driven on the street, I've done it with ET streets several times, but not daily it's just not a good idea.
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Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
Yeah but when its not raining it's fun driving with slicks .