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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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I thought you guys would like to see pics of the new tires.




I have some 165r15's for sale now
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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So what was the deciding factor over the Good Years? Price?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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Sorry to point this out, but... used rubber has a better story

Nice tires, though
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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So what was the deciding factor over the Good Years? Price?

Advice from a good freind of mine Danny vahn, topoutlaw racer for many years, from what he told me my front end is too heavy for goodyears, He Said they are all abou the same till you start runnnng 160+ in the quater.
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Thanks!
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160mph? You one crazy bashtad Jason!!!

Love the G60-14 in the back ground! Is that a Ralley Wheel? God does that bring back memories.....

Whatcha want for the old metrics?
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Naw that looks like a Allied Knock off of the Crager SS
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
Naw that looks like a Allied Knock off of the Crager SS
You are correct, That is my roomates project car, its a 67 firebird, that will be sprtsmn brkt car when it's done.

I don't know mark they are pretty much brand new, the have no wear on them at all. lets say 40$ for the pair.
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SOLD! Even tho my car is heavier than yours, they should be good for 115mph. Agreed? Now all I need is the Bogarts....
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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I dunno, I'm having a hard time seeing them, could you make the picture a LITTLE BIGGER PLEASE!
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Didn't think they would come out that big, kinda new to this whole computer thing.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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From what I understand, the Moroso skinnies are the best when it comes to weight and rolling resistance... that's a good choice, dude!

Those are the same skinnies I plan on buying once I have enough money...
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Like i said just going of what a pro outlaw driver told me, he might know tires, i mean they only to 200+in the quarter.
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Originally Posted by sardog46
Like i said just going of what a pro outlaw driver told me, he might know tires, i mean they only to 200+in the quarter.
hell yeah, I'd say a guy like that might know a little something...
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What brand are those metric tires?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
What brand are those metric tires?

I will check for you mark, they are leschwab cheapies.
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What do you guys think of the black center caps? Just a little experiment i tried.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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I think they look good...
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I like the black caps too.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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What do you guys think of the black center caps? Just a little experiment i tried.
Careful that show guy deep down is trying to come out.
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