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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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Im torn on whether or not to get some 17x11s for my TA. The car is a DD. Will probably never see the track. I know i will most likely have to BFH. Fender rolling is unnecessary. Will i need an adjustable PHB? I am at stock ride height. And what tires would you recommend?
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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you worried about traction or just want the look....when it comes to fitting them my buddy has them. Looks BAD ***!! pm him he will tell you what needs to be done his screen name is needaz28
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by myslow92
you worried about traction or just want the look....when it comes to fitting them my buddy has them. Looks BAD ***!! pm him he will tell you what needs to be done his screen name is needaz28
its for the look
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hitmanws6
its for the look
with an lt1 I dont think you ever really have traction issues........jk

I would def. go with 315s, it looks badass, ask MRELECTRIC he's got the same set up if I'm not mistaken and his car is lowered. I have 275's just cuz I got a really good deal on some bad *** wheels, but I would have gone with some 315s on some 11inch or 10.5 in wide wheels
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i just installed some 315's on my ride... im loving them man!! **** looks sexy and hooks pretty good, i got the Nittos 555r's 315's says they give you atleast 15,000 miles out of them... we'll seeeee i had to roll up my fenders just cuz im lowered
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1BLKSS
i just installed some 315's on my ride... im loving them man!! **** looks sexy and hooks pretty good, i got the Nittos 555r's 315's says they give you atleast 15,000 miles out of them... we'll seeeee i had to roll up my fenders just cuz im lowered
really???? how they handle on the street cuz i was thinkin bout buyin sum
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 98V8gorilla
really???? how they handle on the street cuz i was thinkin bout buyin sum
im really liking them, i used to have mickey's and they hooked a lot better but the nittos are great for street/track and will last longer than the mickey's... im going to test them out at the track on thursday i'll let you know how they do
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as for the 555r's im on like 18k and they should still last me about another 2-5. **** they better. no money for tires. lol
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Originally Posted by LS1BLKSS
i just installed some 315's on my ride... im loving them man!! **** looks sexy and hooks pretty good, i got the Nittos 555r's 315's says they give you atleast 15,000 miles out of them... we'll seeeee i had to roll up my fenders just cuz im lowered
on the ten spokes or the new wheels?
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I like them go for it!!!
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When i bought my car it had them, was lowered and severely GOUGED the tire in turns/bumps. I had to get a PHB, and cut my fenders for them to fit. Then i got rid of them for a set of 1LE rims

Overall they were ok to look at, but made the car unbalanced in hard turns like canyon running. It would push the front end too hard and felt really sloppy. Now that i have 275's all around it feels alot more balanced.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
on the ten spokes or the new wheels?
new wheels
since im keeping her i had to buy her a sorry for trying to sell you gift
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Originally Posted by carbonfiberbird
with an lt1 I dont think you ever really have traction issues........jk

I would def. go with 315s, it looks badass, ask MRELECTRIC he's got the same set up if I'm not mistaken and his car is lowered. I have 275's just cuz I got a really good deal on some bad *** wheels, but I would have gone with some 315s on some 11inch or 10.5 in wide wheels
315 nitto 555Rs and its dropped on Stranos. I had to BFH a little bit but if you are not lowered I dont think you will have much if any of an issue.

I like the nittos for the street, I have 13k miles on mine and its time for new ones but a few manufactures make 315/35/17s.
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Originally Posted by Raptor_WS6
as for the 555r's im on like 18k and they should still last me about another 2-5. **** they better. no money for tires. lol
damn nice, do you take it to the track much?
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10-15 passes at fontana and irwindale

numorous lenghty burnouts

a lot of street races from digs on our "track" here in sfv and av

so yeah. im surprised they have sme meat left...

****. i broke my ds on these at invasion last year remember. lol

the trick with to get these to hook is a lenghty burnout
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[QUOTE=carbonfiberbird;11691982]with an lt1 I dont think you ever really have traction issues........jk

hahah bogus.
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I have 315s and I love the look! I say go for it!

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I have 315s and I love the look! I say go for it!

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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