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Old 07-21-2011, 09:37 AM
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Default Modified SS 10 spokes
Had a spare set laying around for the track, so mounted up NT05R's on the back but wanted the fronts to have a little less rolling resistance. The solution was to have the fronts narrowed :



Narrowed to 6" so that I can run 205/50/r17's and still keep the 'stock' look.
Had them done at Eric Vaughn Machine in Monrovia, Ca.


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That is going to look awesome! Get some mounted pictures!
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I have always wanted to do this to a set of 10 spokes. What do they weigh?
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Originally Posted by 6SSPEED
I have always wanted to do this to a set of 10 spokes. What do they weigh?
16# each according to my scales................. about 4# less than stock.
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LMAO @ the cat
It's a darn good loooking cat for sure.
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How much did this run you? That place is about a 30min drive from me.
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How much did this run you? That place is about a 30min drive from me.
He charged me $175 / wheel - included fixing the road rash on the edges and balancing. The work is absolutely beautiful and am getting the new tires mounted tomorrow.

The kitten is a 3 mth old Maine Coon kitten that I rescued from the middle of a busy highway 2 months ago - she's into everything and as soon as I broke out the camera, had to put herself into the picture.

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Wow I like that. Should look good on the car
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******* great, another option besides weldcraft, and they are local to me... do they widen? website you can pm me?
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******* great, another option besides weldcraft, and they are local to me... do they widen? website you can pm me?
They do both narrowing and widening.

www.ericvaughnmachine.com

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Originally Posted by LS1Vince
LMAO @ the cat
I didn't notice the cat until I read your post lol.
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nice cant wait to see them on the car,the cat couldnt wait for the empty boxes
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Uh, its feeding time and your taking pictures of a stupid wheel? okay im gonna get in your picture and mess it up! LOL!
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AWWW KITTY!!!!
but seriously thats pretty awesome
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That should look good. I have the same rims but with the black accent, I want to see about getting them black chromed.
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thats what ive been wanting to do... looks like they did a good .. theyre also local to me will be contacting them soon..
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Finally got the 205's mounted up - Goodyear Eagle F1's - weighed them for comparison and they are just under 12 # less per side. I can live with that. Definitely narrower..................

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Just awesome! Are the rears stock or wider? Any thoughts on chroming them?
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Those look amazing! Very Nice.
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