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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 02:50 PM
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Well i called Summit today to price out some 15x3.5 and 15x8s and the guy was telling me that i cant run the 15x3.5s everyday. He said any pothole, rock, or anything in the road will bend that wheel. He said they are too light and strickly for drag racing. What do you guys think? Has anyone experienced this? I know a lot of you run on skinnies everyday. What do ya'll think?
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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I run skinnies, but do not drive my car allot. You can run them, but you should be aware that they are not capable of running around corners very fast, and yes, a pothole can kill the rim. You have to be extra carefull.

Yes you can run them, just be safe.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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avoid big potholes and curbs and you are fine. they arent the best for longevity but still are good. i assume you are talking welds or centerlines. also they are not DOT approved.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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I ran some Convo 15x4's for a year with out any problems. I just picked up a set of Weld 15x3.5 that I plan to run daily.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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I ran 15x3.5 and 15x10 Draglites on my car daily for 4 months. No problems whatsoever.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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Yup. They have to say "Race Only" for liability reasons. Put a ton of street miles on my Welds without issue.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Do any of you guys street race with that wheel setup?
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by redls1z28
Thanks for the replies. Do any of you guys street race with that wheel setup?
Does a bear **** in the woods?
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well we certainly dont use them for SCCA events
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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Ran them everyday for a year on a 67 Camaro daily driver. Just be warned, you loose the ability to make quick turns and should take things a bit more cautious so when that bear gets finished in the woods and jumps out ya
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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I stilll run my 15x3.5's everyday........

I also hit a decent sized pothole yesterday as well......
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